Study on super mitigating and synergistic properties of MoO3 and Mg:MoO3 impregnated epoxy resin nanocomposite for the development of X-ray shielding aprons

A novel X-ray protection material with high mitigating efficiency, low secondary radiation, lightweight, flexibility, and wearability was developed by impregnating undoped and Mg-doped MoO 3 nanoparticles in epoxy resin (EP) matrix coated on rexine cloth via drop casting technique. The analytical methods exploited to investigate the microstructural, composition, optical absorption, and textural properties of developed nanocomposites. X-ray attenuation studies were revealing the promising X-ray mitigating (96−68%) property under 40−100 keV of tube voltage with minimum scattering of radiation. The adopted coating methodology was significantly enhanced the X-ray shielding and minimised scattering of radiation. The Mg-doped MoO 3 impregnated nanocomposites were showcased improvement in attenuation (8.3%) over undoped MoO 3 nanocomposite. The EP matrix explored an excellent mechanical property with superior bending resistance. The promising results arrived for Mg-doped MoO 3 impregnated nanocomposites - an advanced nanocomposite material offers significant safety and comfort benefits for practitioners in the lead-free healthcare industry. Especially, the attenuation studies and their outcomes about MoO 3 and Mg-doped MoO 3 impregnated nanocomposites landmarked an efficient alternate for toxic lead based radiation shielding materials. Schematic illustration of preparation of fillers, fabrication of hybrid nanocomposite based apron and evaluation of X-ray attenuation for various tube voltages. • Mg-doped MoO 3 integrated on epoxy resin cloth acts as X-ray shielding material shows 96% X-ray attenuation (40-100 KeV). • The optimal 2% Mg content in the MoO 3 matrix improves structural integrity and attenuation properties. • The structural and optical investigations confirm the appropriate modifications, which enhances the X-ray shielding performance. • The Mg-doped composites show better performance offering lightweight, flexible, and environmentally safer alternatives. • The prepared eco-friendly nanocomposite materials address the sustainable X-ray shielding applications.