Non-destructive characterization of deer (Cervus Elaphus) antlers by X-ray microtomography coupled with image analysis.
J Microsc
; 225(Pt 3): 258-63, 2007 Mar.
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| ID: mdl-17371448
ABSTRACT
X-ray microtomography coupled with image analysis was tested as a non-destructive alternative method for the textural characterization of the trabecular part of deer antlers (Cervus Elaphus). As gas adsorption and mercury intrusion cannot be applied on this soft and spongy material, its pore texture was, up to now, determined from histological sections that give only two-dimensional information. In this work, X-ray microtomography is used to scan entire or half pieces of antlers and three-dimensional image analysis is performed in order to assess the differences between samples collected at various antler locations. Results clearly show a porosity profile along the sample diameter. The pore size distribution is showed to be dependent on the sample original site.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Chifres de Veado
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Processamento de Imagem Assistida por Computador
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Cervos
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Microanálise por Sonda Eletrônica
Limite:
Animals
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Microsc
Ano de publicação:
2007
Tipo de documento:
Article
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