This themed issue explores the different length and timescales that determine the physics
and chemistry of a variety of key of materials, explored from the perspective of a wide range …

Recent developments in synchrotron radiation facilities have increased the amount of data
generated during acquisitions considerably, requiring fast and efficient data processing …

This work highlights the capabilities and limits of X-ray computed tomography in
crystallization monitoring through a use case involving paracetamol as the solute …

Introduction Evaluating the fracture resistance of dental ceramics such as monolithic zirconia
crowns is crucial for assessing their durability. Conventional destructive laboratory tests …

X-ray scattering and diffraction pertain to a major set of techniques to characterize the
structure of materials at the nanoscale. Small-angle x-ray scattering (SAXS), in particular …

In this study, we introduce an innovative method designed to eliminate parallax artefacts
present in X-ray powder diffraction computed tomography data acquired from large samples …

X-ray diffraction/scattering computed tomography (XRS-CT) were used to create 2D images,
with 20 µm resolution, of passivated Co/TiO2/Mn Fischer Tropsch catalyst extrudates post …

Pyrolysis of wood involves the thermal degradation of the wood polymers and the formation
of char. Understanding how char forms, particularly, in terms of the nano-structural changes …

Identifying and intercepting prohibited items and explosives is a critical focus of aviation
security. While computed tomography (CT) systems represent the industry standard for …

Computational, high-throughput materials discovery is seen as a promising route to advance
a myriad of technologies including batteries [1], renewable energy [2], and pharmaceuticals …