Development of Advanced

Non-Toxic Radiation
Shielding Material from
Tailored Brine Sludge
Radiation is a major concern in space exploration and some industrial processes,
but many current shielding materials are toxic, heavy, or expensive. In this
presentation, we introduce a breakthrough material that is non-toxic,
inexpensive, and readily available.

by Sriparna Paul
Development Problem and
Objective
1 Problem

Current radiation shielding materials are toxic, heavy, and expensive,

making them difficult to use in some scenarios.

2 Objective

Develop a non-toxic, lightweight, and affordable radiation shielding

material using tailored brine sludge.
Tailored Brine Sludge

What is Tailored Brine Sludge? Abundance

Brine sludge is a byproduct of salt production. It is rich in minerals

and can be tailored to produce the desired properties for shielding
materials.