Optimization for stability of the deformable FlexyDos3D radiation dosimeter and curing effects

M. J. Wheatley; A. S. Balatinac; J. T. Booth; Y. De Deene

doi:10.1088/1742-6596/1305/1/012030

Optimization for stability of the deformable FlexyDos3D radiation dosimeter and curing effects

M. J. Wheatley, A. S. Balatinac, J. T. Booth, Y. De Deene

School of Engineering

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Abstract

Previous formulations of the FlexyDos3D dosimeter have shown significant changes in the dose-response over time. In this study, various formulations of the dosimeter were created and tested to see if this stability could be improved. A dosimeter that was stable over a three-day period was found. Rapid manufacture of this dosimeter for patient-specific validation of radiotherapy treatments is desirable. The use of 3D printing manufacturing techniques for thermosetting polymers require high temperatures to cure the polymer within a reasonable time. The effect of different curing temperatures and times were investigated for the FlexyDos3D radiation dosimeter for its effect on stability. No significant difference in the dose-response was found for dosimeters cured for different curing times beyond an hour. A significant dose-response offset was found between dosimeters cured at different temperatures, but the dose-response sensitivity was the same.

Original language	English
Article number	012030
Pages (from-to)	1-6
Number of pages	6
Journal	Journal of Physics: Conference Series
Volume	1305
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/1305/1/012030
Publication status	Published - 2019
Event	10th International Conference on 3D Radiation Dosimetry - Kunshan, China Duration: 16 Sept 2018 → 19 Sept 2018

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