Impact of terbium doping on the structure and Gamma-Ray Attenuation behavior of ZnO nanoparticles

Key Points

• Gamma-ray attenuation improves significantly with terbium doping, highlighting potential for advanced shielding materials.
• The study demonstrates changes in structural properties of zinc oxide nanoparticles through doping with terbium.
• Characterization of zinc oxide nanoparticles was performed using X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy for detailed analysis.
• Findings suggest that terbium-doped zinc oxide nanoparticles could be utilized in radiation protection applications.