Certain materials provide the best protection from cosmic radiation
the verdict
SUPPORTED
the evidence backs this
confidence 85/100
Multiple studies demonstrate that specific materials, including specialized composites, polyethylene, metal-organic frameworks, and hydrogen-rich substances, effectively shield against cosmic radiation and high-energy particles.
Evidence for · 7
Shielding of Cosmic Radiation by Fibrous Materials
2021 · cited by 34
Paper 0 examines fiber-based shielding materials and composites designed specifically to protect against cosmic radiation in space travel.
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More for · 6
Gamma-Ray and Thermal Neutron Shielding of Fe-Based Bilayer Composites with a Boron-Enriched Matrix and Tungsten Surface Coatings: Lead Benchmarks Included.
2025 · cited by 1
Paper 1 evaluates Fe-based bilayer composites and metal-coated epoxy resins that provide effective gamma-ray and neutron shielding.
Evaluating the impact of layer arrangement in shielding against solar particle events during deep space missions: a Monte Carlo study.
2026 · cited by 0
Paper 2 demonstrates how materials like water, compacted waste, and lithium-boron composites reduce radiation doses from solar particle events.
Review of Passive Shielding Materials for High-Energy Charged Particles in Earth's Orbit.
2025 · cited by 0
Paper 4 reviews various passive shielding materials evaluated for protecting spacecraft against high-energy charged particles.
Comparative analysis of structural, radiation shielding, and optical properties in ZIF-8 and BDC-Cu (MOFs) for utilization in various applications.
2025 · cited by 0
Paper 5 analyzes metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) like BDC-Cu for their superior attenuation characteristics and effectiveness in radiation protection applications.
AI-driven design of multifunctional nanomaterials in revolutionizing high-temperature, high-power solutions for space technology: potentials, challenges and perspectives.
2025 · cited by 0
Paper 7 highlights nanomaterials such as carbon nanotubes and graphene that offer exceptional radiation-shielding properties for space technology.
Enhancing Shielding Efficiency against Galactic Cosmic Radiation: Secondary Neutron Optimization
2024 · cited by 0
Paper 9 utilizes simulations to show that multi-layer polyethylene materials effectively reduce secondary neutron flux from galactic cosmic rays.