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Particle size analysis
Micro X-ray CT is an excellent method for measurement of bulk particles, such as metal powders used for additive manufacturing, sand, or other separate particles. Each individual particle can be visualised and size, shape, porosity and postion measured in 3D.
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Decellularised Human Trabecular Meshwork
Micro X-ray computed tomography enabled a novel 3D reconstruction of decellularised human TM and observation of the porous tissue’s intricate architectur
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Sedimentary core analysis
Use of Micro X-ray CT to obtain both grain size and grain shape measurements in 3D to understand the grain size distribution of a sediment.
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Dissolvable Microneedle Array Patches
Dissolvable microneedle array patches (DMAPs) combine characteristic advantages of injected therapeutics, such as efficient dosing, whilst retaining a minimally invasive application similar to topical administration (TA) due to the sub-micron size of the needles.
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Porosity analysis pre- and post ignition
Viewing of the same rock sample before and after experimental ignition to observe microscale changes in structure
![Gelatin Scaffold](/media/livacuk/scienceandengineering/sharedresearchfacilities/xct-srf/gelatinscaffold_684x355.jpg)
Analysis of 3D printed gelatin scaffolds
Micro X-ray CT imaging can be used to investigate pore size, wall thickness, and connectivity of porous structures, such as 3D printed gelatin scaffolds for dental applications.
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Binder saturation analysis for metal 3D printing
Powder/binder interaction in binder-jet printing affects the overall strength of the finished part. Micro X-ray CT enables to observation of binder deposition and saturation within metal powder