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 …

Starting from the late seventies, the progressively increased availability of synchrotron light
sources allowed the execution of experiments requiring a high X-ray flux in a continuous …

X-ray tomography is an invaluable tool in biomedical imaging. It can deliver the three-
dimensional internal structure of entire organisms as well as that of single cells, and even …

Fetal development is a crucial window of susceptibility in which exposure may lead to
detrimental health outcomes at birth and later in life. The placenta serves as a gatekeeper …

Transmission X-ray microscopy (TXM) has been well recognized as a powerful tool for non-
destructive investigation of the three-dimensional inner structure of a sample with spatial …

The ability to probe morphology and phase distribution in complex systems at multiple
length scales unravels the interplay of nano-and micrometer-scale factors at the origin of …

Numerous cell types have shown a remarkable ability to detect and move along gradients in
stiffness of an underlying substrate—a process known as durotaxis. The mechanisms …

One of the most questionable issues in wetting is the force balance that includes the vertical
component of liquid surface tension. On soft solids, the vertical component leads to a …

Understanding the evolution of chemical composition and morphology of battery materials
during electrochemical cycling is fundamental to extending battery cycle life and ensuring …

Slippery liquid-infused porous surfaces (SLIPS) show remarkable liquid repellency, making
them useful for many coating applications. The outstanding repellency of SLIPS comes from …