High-resolution X-ray computed tomography in geosciences: A review of the current technology and applications

V Cnudde, MN Boone - Earth-Science Reviews, 2013 - Elsevier
High-resolution X-ray Computed Tomography (HRXCT) or micro-CT (μCT) is a frequently
used non-destructive 3D imaging and analysis technique for the investigation of internal …

Emergent properties of microbial activity in heterogeneous soil microenvironments: different research approaches are slowly converging, yet major challenges remain

PC Baveye, W Otten, A Kravchenko… - Frontiers in …, 2018 - frontiersin.org
Over the last 60 years, soil microbiologists have accumulated a wealth of experimental data
showing that the bulk, macroscopic parameters (eg, granulometry, pH, soil organic matter …

Applications of X‐ray computed tomography for examining biophysical interactions and structural development in soil systems: a review

JR Helliwell, CJ Sturrock, KM Grayling… - European Journal of …, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
Soil systems are characterized by the spatial and temporal distribution of organic and
mineral particles, water and air within a soil profile. Investigations into the complex …

Recent micro-CT scanner developments at UGCT

M Dierick, D Van Loo, B Masschaele… - Nuclear Instruments and …, 2014 - Elsevier
This paper describes two X-ray micro-CT scanners which were recently developed to extend
the experimental possibilities of microtomography research at the Centre for X-ray …

Plant structure visualization by high-resolution X-ray computed tomography

S Dhondt, H Vanhaeren, D Van Loo, V Cnudde… - Trends in plant …, 2010 - cell.com
New developments in high-resolution X-ray computed tomography (HRXCT) are promising
for the broader application of this non-destructive imaging method in plant sciences. Here …

Three-dimensional analysis of high-resolution X-ray computed tomography data with Morpho+

L Brabant, J Vlassenbroeck, Y De Witte… - Microscopy and …, 2011 - cambridge.org
Three-dimensional (3D) analysis is an essential tool to obtain quantitative results from 3D
datasets. Considerable progress has been made in 3D imaging techniques, resulting in a …

The mycelium as a network

MD Fricker, LLM Heaton, NS Jones… - The fungal …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Growth as an interconnected mycelial network is characteristic of filamentous fungi and has
been subject to scientific investigation since the seminal works of Buller at the start of the …

Medical imaging: a critical review on X-ray imaging for the detection of infection

EL Irede, OR Aworinde, OK Lekan… - Biomedical Materials & …, 2024 - Springer
Medical imaging is critical in detecting and managing infections, with X-ray imaging being a
cornerstone in this domain. This review provides an overview of X-ray imaging principles …

X‐ray computed tomography and its potential in ecological research: A review of studies and optimization of specimen preparation

Y Gutiérrez, D Ott, M Töpperwien, T Salditt… - Ecology and …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Imaging techniques are a cornerstone of contemporary biology. Over the last decades,
advances in microscale imaging techniques have allowed fascinating new insights into cell …

Physical and chemical characterizations of corn stover from leading pretreatment methods and effects on enzymatic hydrolysis

ZH Liu, L Qin, BZ Li, YJ Yuan - ACS Sustainable Chemistry & …, 2015 - ACS Publications
Lignocellulosic biomass is difficult for hydrolysis due to its recalcitrance on chemical
compositions and physical properties. The 3D microstructure of corn stover by X-ray …