Applicability of Newly Developed Lithium Zinc Borate Material for Thermoluminescence Dosimetry
Project Overview
This study focuses on the synthesis and characterization of Lithium Zinc Borate for its potential application in Thermoluminescence dosimetry. The research is currently ongoing, supervised by Dr. Al-Mamun and Dr. A.K.M. Mizanur Rahman at the Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Supervisors
Dr. MD. AL-MAMUN
Principal Scientific Officer, Materials Science Division
Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka
Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission
Supervisor for Materials Synthesis, Characterization and Analysis
mamunfh@yahoo.com
LinkedInDr. A.K.M. Mizanur Rahman
Chief Scientific Officer, Health Physics Division
Atomic Energy Centre Dhaka
Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission
Supervisor for Radiation Dosimetry
mizanbaec14@gmail.com
Research Methodology
- Synthesis of LiZnBO3 using solid-state reaction method
- Characterization of physical properties using X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and Transmission electron microscopy (TEM)
- Irradiation of samples using medical LINAC
- Thermoluminescence measurements using TLD reader
- Analysis of glow curves and dosimetric properties
- Comparison of results with existing thermoluminescent materials
Related Publications
- "Optimized LiZnBO3 Phosphor as a Promising Candidate for Low Dose Radiation Dosimetry"
Acknowledgements
This research is being conducted at the Atomic Energy Centre Dhaka, Bangladesh, with support from the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission. We are grateful for their facilities and resources that made this study possible.