BNCT research activities at the Granada group and the project NeMeSis: Neutrons for medicine and sciences, towards an accelerator-based facility for new BNCT therapies, medical isotope production and other scientific neutron applications. (November 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Porras, I.; Praena, J.; Arias de Saavedra, F.; Pedrosa-Rivera, M.; Torres-Sánchez, P.; Sabariego, M.P.; Expósito-Hernández, J.; Llamas-Elvira, J.M.; Ramírez-Navarro, A.; Rodríguez-Fernández, A.; Osorio-Ceballos, J.M.; Ruiz-Ruiz, C.; Ruiz-Magaña, M.J.
• Is Part Of: Applied radiation and isotopes. Volume 165(2020:Nov.)
• Publication Date: 2020-11
• Subjects: Neutron capture therapy -- Nuclear cross section -- Radiobiology -- Neutron beams -- Radioisotope production; Radiology -- Periodicals; Radiation -- Industrial applications -- Periodicals; Nuclear chemistry -- Periodicals; Internet resource; Periodical; 660.298
• DOI: 10.1016/j.apradiso.2020.109247
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0969-8043

Abstract

Abstract: The Granada group in BNCT research is currently performing studies on: nuclear and radiobiological data for BNCT, new boron compounds and a new design for a neutron source for BNCT and other applications, including the production of medical radioisotopes. All these activities are described in this report. Highlights: Basic research activities at two international facilities: CERN and ILL are shown. Obtention of accurate nuclear and radiobiological data for reducing uncertainties in treatment planning is pursued. The conceptual design of a facility for BNCT and isotope production is described.