X-ray computed tomography (CT) can reveal the internal details of objects in three
dimensions non-destructively. In this Primer, we outline the basic principles of CT and …

Solid dosage forms such as tablets are extensively used in drug administration for their
simplicity and large-scale manufacturing capabilities. High-resolution X-ray tomography is …

The multi-scale characterization of building materials is necessary to understand complex
mechanical processes, with the goal of develo** new more sustainable materials. To that …

High-aspect-ratio silicon micro-and nanostructures are technologically relevant in several
applications, such as microelectronics, microelectromechanical systems, sensors …

The dark-field signal provided by X-ray grating interferometry is an invaluable tool for
providing structural information beyond the direct spatial resolution and their variations on a …

Mineral building materials suffer from weathering processes such as salt efflorescence,
freeze–thaw cycling, and microbial colonization. All of these processes are linked to water …

X-ray dark-field (XDF) imaging accesses information on the small-angle scattering
properties of the sample. With grating interferometry, the measured scattering signal is …

X-ray dark-field or ultra-small angle scatter imaging has become increasingly important
since the introduction of phase-based x-ray imaging and is having transformative impact in …

X-ray dual-phase grating interferometry provides quantitative micro-structural information
beyond the optical resolution through its tunable correlation length. Ensuring optimal …

X-ray computed micro-tomography typically involves a trade-off between sample size and
resolution, complicating the study at a micrometer scale of representative volumes of …