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The characterisation of a genipin-gelatin gel dosimeter |
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Institute of Physics Publishing Ltd |
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10.1088/1742-6596/250/1/012008 |
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Genipin cross links gelatin to slowly form a blue colour that bleaches upon irradiation. Spectrophotometric measurements of the absorbance change following irradiation to doses up to 100 Gy gives a linear dose response for certain concentrations of the gel ingredients; genipin, gelatin and sulphuric acid. Dose sensitivity increases with increasing concentrations of sulphuric acid and genipin and is also strongly dependent on the time allowed for the genipin-gelatin cross linking reaction (referred to here as blending) to take place. The optimum formulation of this gel was found for genipin concentration between 0.3 - 0.5 mM and blending time of at least 4 h. |
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Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 250(1), p. 1-5 |
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