Establishing Bi2O3 - B2O3 - based glasses for multifunctional shielding: Elucidating the interplay of physical, structural, and mechanical properties with PCA-based trend analysis.
BACKGROUND Developing eco-friendly, high-performance radiation shielding materials is now a priority, driven by needs in medical imaging, nuclear technology, and aerospace safety. METHODS In this study, a series of theoretically designed Bi2O3-B2O3-SiO2-Al2O3-ZnO glasses (GL-1 to GL-4) were systematically analyzed to...