Optimization of the sensitivity and stability of the PRESAGE™ dosimeter using trihalomethane radical initiators

The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of trihalomethane radical initiators on the radiological properties, radiation dose sensitivity and post response photo-stability of the PRESAGE dosimeter. Different PRESAGE dosimeters containing 50 and 100 mM of iodoform (CHI₃), bromoform (CHBr₃) or chloroform (CHCl₃) radical initiators where fabricated and irradiated with 6 MV photons for a range of radiation doses from 0 to 30 Gy. A comparison between sensitivity and radiological properties of the PRESAGE dosimeters with the different radical initiators was carried out. Optical density changes of the dosimeters before and after irradiation were measured using a spectrophotometer. The incorporation of different radical initiators in the composition of the PRESAGE dosimeter resulted in variation of the radiation dose sensitivity and radiological properties of the dosimeters depending on the type and concentration of the radical initiator used, with iodoform showing the highest dose-response slope followed by bromoform and chloroform. However, at 100 mM iodoform, the effective atomic number was significantly higher than water (Z_eff=16). This enhancement in dose-response was found to be directly related to the carbon–halogen bond dissociation energy and to the radiological properties of each individual radical initiator used in this study. Furthermore, the post-response stability of the PRESAGE dosimeters over two weeks remained stable regardless of the trihalomethane radical initiator employed, with negligible change in the post-response stability and linearity of the PRESAGE dosimeters.     

Cellular Uptake of Gold Nanoparticles and Their Movement in 3D Multicellular Tumor Spheroids: Effect of Molecular Weight and Grafting Density of Poly(2‐hydroxyl ethyl acrylate)

It is known that the size of gold nanoparticles (GNPs) is not the only determining factor in the uptake by cells such as cancer cells. The surface functionalization plays a crucial role, in particular the nature of the ligand as well as the molecular weight and the grafting density. Here, poly(2‐hydroxy ethyl) acrylate (pHEA) with molecular weights ranging from 10, 20 to 39 g mol^?1 via reversible addition–fragmentation chain transfer polymerization is synthesized. These polymers are used directly to coat GNPs with sizes of 20, 40, and 70 nm as the trithiocarbonate functionality can strongly bind to the gold surface. The library of nine GNP is found to be nontoxic against lung carcinoma cells A549 and has negligible albumin protein absorption as determined by quartz crystal microbalance. Laser scanning confocal microscopy and flow cytometry reveal that GNP coated with medium length pHEA displays the highest cellular uptake while the effect of the size is not statistically significant. In contrast, multicellular tumor spheroids, which is a 3D model that simulates the tissue, enable the penetration of GNP coated with the longest pHEA chain while it also appears that smaller GNPs have now a clear advantage.     

Neuro-computing intelligent networks for entropy optimized MHD fully developed nanofluid flow with activation energy and slip effects

In this paper, the main focus of this research is to represent an intelligent computing model through an artificial backpropagated Levenberg-Marquardt neural network (ABP-LMNN) for entropy optimized magnetohydrodynamic fully developed nanofluid flow with slip and activation energy effects. In mathematical modeling, dimensionless non-linear ODEs represent the magnetohydrodynamic nanofluid flow model (MHD-NFM). A reference dataset of ABP-LMNN is constructed for diverse situations of MHD-NFM by discrepancy of parameters. The attained reference dataset (RD) is randomly utilized for validation, testing and training processes for ABP-LMNN are employed to examine the approximate solution of MHD-NFM is demonstrated by comparison of outcomes. The authentic performance of the ABP-LMNN is validated through accuracy in the phrase of error histogram, mean square error and regression learning. The thermal and solutal parameters upsurge both the thermal and the concentration gradients. Moreover, the velocity profiles are declined owing to an increase in the second-order slip parameter in the tangential direction of the flow.     

Insight into the relationship between the Fourier's law of heat conduction and Fick's law over a Riga device: Fourth grade analysis

Mixed convective flow of fourth grade (Non-Newtonian) fluid model by a Riga stretchable plate is addressed. The aim of the current research work is therefore to explain the role of the fourth grade (Non-Newtonian) fluid model in the field of fluid dynamics. Energy and concentration equations are modeled subject to both Fourier's law of heat conduction and Fick's law. Radiation aspects and heat source/sink phenomenon are also accounted. Entropy analysis is discussed through second thermodynamics law. The (OHAM) approach is used to achieve a meaningful solution. Finally, the emerging variables behavior on the velocity, temperature, concentration and entropy rate are discussed graphically. Here, velocity enhances for increasing range of fourth grade variable. Temperature boosts against rising radiation and thermal relaxation variables, but opposite trend is noted for solutal relaxation parameter on concentration.     

An investigation of pine needles fluidization,combustion performance,and fly ash behavior in fluidized bed combustor

Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry - Coniferous forest residue, such as pine needles, has enormous potential in Himalayan territories and could play a significant role in energy supply....     

Optimizing the sensitivity and radiological properties of the PRESAGE® dosimeter using metal compounds

The aim of this study is to investigate the radiation-modifying effects of incorporating commercially available bismuth-, tin- and zinc-based compounds in the composition of the PRESAGE^® dosimeter, and the feasibility of employing such compounds for radiation dose enhancement. Furthermore, we demonstrate that metal compounds can be included in the formulation to yield water-equivalent PRESAGE^® dosimeters with enhanced dose response. Various concentrations of the metal compounds were added to a newly developed PRESAGE^® formulation and the resulting dosimeters were irradiated with 100 kV and 6 MV photon beams. A comparison between sensitivity and radiological properties of the PRESAGE^® dosimeters with and without the addition of metal compounds was carried out. Optical density changes of the dosimeters before and after irradiation were measured using a spectrophotometer. In general, when metal compounds were incorporated in the composition of the PRESAGE^® dosimeter, the sensitivity of the dosimeters to radiation dose increased depending on the type and concentration of the metal compound, with the bismuth compound showing the highest dose enhancement factor. In addition, these metal compounds were also shown to improve the retention of the post-response absorption value of the PRESAGE^® dosimeter over a period of 2 weeks. Thus, incorporating 1–3 mM (ca. 0.2 wt%) of any of the three investigated metal compounds in the composition of the PRESAGE^® dosimeter is found to be an efficient way to enhance the sensitivity of the dosimeter to radiation dose and stabilize its post-response for longer times. Furthermore, the addition of small amounts of the metal compounds also accelerates the polymerization of the PRESAGE^® dosimeter precursors, significantly reducing the fabrication time. Finally, a novel water-equivalent PRESAGE^® dosimeter formula optimized with metal compounds is proposed for clinical use in both kilovoltage and megavoltage radiotherapy dosimetry.