Carbon-based brilliance: a novel approach to renewable energy in radiotherapy centers.
Radiat Prot Dosimetry
; 200(11-12): 1189-1196, 2024 Jul 17.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-39016475
ABSTRACT
The energy produced from other sources which does neither come from fossil fuels nor contribute in the production of any greenhouse effects that causes climate changes is called as 'Alternative Energy'. Since our world's primary energy sources such as coal, oil and natural gases are exploited to a greater extent, we are in an urge to switch to an alternative energy. Scattered radiation, a common byproduct in radiation therapy and diagnostic radiology, presents a unique opportunity in the realm of alternative energy. As a potential source of interference, scattered radiation can be repurposed to contribute to sustainable energy solutions. Addressing the issue of scattered radiation wastage and utilizing it for alternative energy, an activated carbon-based solar cell emerges as a solution. This solar cell, a conventional one in which cadmium Telluride is replaced by coconut shell based carbon material, has the potential in producing a significant amount of electrical energy by utilizing scattered radiation from radiotherapy and radiology machines. Furthermore, this activated carbon based-material undergoes thorough characterization into various teletherapy and radiology machines, and it can be seamlessly integrated into clinical practices.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Renewable Energy
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Radiat Prot Dosimetry
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
India
Country of publication:
United kingdom