Utilizing UV–Vis spectroscopy to detect and quantify ionizing radiation

Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances 2026 Open access

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Authors: Bryanah Hack, Maxwell Simmons, Mitchell Kovacic, Marissa Krukowski, David Dan
DOI: 10.1016/j.hazadv.2026.101027
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Abstract

We report a method for the detection of low activities of β- and γ-emitters via radiation-induced polymerization monitored by Ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) spectroscopy. This technique demonstrates a correlation between 137Cs activity and polymerization rate, allowing reliable radiometric quantification in aqueous samples (minimum level of detection = 2.93 μCi/L) with an accuracy of approximately 94%.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Radiation Detection and Scintillator Technologies Radioactive Decay and Measurement Techniques Radioactivity and Radon Measurements

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances
Volume
21
Pages
101027–101027
Publication date
18 January 2026
Language
EN