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IIT Guwahati Develops Radiation-Shielding Cement Mortar

Analysis based on 8 articles · First reported Mar 12, 2026 · Last updated Mar 13, 2026

Sentiment
60
Attention
4
Articles
8
Market Impact
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Market Impact

The development of this enhanced cement mortar by IIT Guwahati could significantly improve safety standards in nuclear power plants and medical radiation facilities, potentially boosting investment and confidence in the nuclear energy sector. It also opens new opportunities for construction material manufacturers to develop specialized products for critical infrastructure.

Nuclear energy Construction materials Healthcare
Event Summary

Researchers at IIT Guwahati, led by Hrishikesh Sharma, have developed a new cement mortar modified with microparticles (Boron oxide, Lead oxide, Bismuth oxide, and Tungsten oxide) to enhance its strength, durability, and radiation-shielding capabilities. This innovation aims to make nuclear facilities, including nuclear reactors and small modular reactors, safer by reducing the risk of radiation leakage. The research, co-authored by Sanchit Saxena and Suman Kumar from India===Central Building Research Institute, has been published in 'Materials and Structures'. The team plans to scale up the technology and is seeking collaborations with nuclear energy agencies and construction material manufacturers for real-world testing and validation.

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Hrishikesh Sharma
Hrishikesh Sharma, an Associate Professor at IIT Guwahati, led the research team that developed the microparticle-modified cement mortar. His work is crucial for advancing safety in nuclear infrastructure and has been published in 'Materials and Structures'.
Importance 85 Sentiment 70
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Sanchit Saxena
Sanchit Saxena is a research scholar at IIT Guwahati and co-authored the paper on the new cement mortar. His contribution is part of the team's effort to enhance radiation shielding in nuclear facilities.
Importance 50 Sentiment 60
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Suman Kumar
Suman Kumar from India===Central Building Research Institute, Roorkee, collaborated on the research for the new cement mortar. His involvement highlights inter-institutional cooperation in developing safer nuclear infrastructure materials.
Importance 50 Sentiment 60
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India===Central Building Research Institute
India===Central Building Research Institute, Roorkee, collaborated with IIT Guwahati on the development of the new radiation-shielding cement mortar. This collaboration contributes to the advancement of construction materials for critical infrastructure.
Importance 40 Sentiment 60
Relationships
Suman Kumar related ↔ India===Central Building Research Institute
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