Abstract
Materials Science Shielding the human body from x-rays frequently requires heavy materials, which often have poor mechanical properties. Wang et al. developed a lightweight and flexible x-ray shielding material made of leather treated with a solution of radiation-absorbing metals. This “retanning” process is inexpensive and produces a radiation-blocking, flexible material. One potential application is replacing the heavy and uncomfortable lead aprons used for x-ray shielding in the medical field. Adv. Mater. Technol. 10.1002/admt.202000240 (2020).
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