3D MicroCT Scanning at Penn State
The Center for Quantitative Imaging provides clients with detailed, non-destructive microCT imaging. The center focuses on two main areas of research: monitoring internal processes in experimental systems and characterizing complex three-dimensional (3D) structure and material composition in natural and synthetic systems.
The technology of microCT scanning creates high-resolution three-dimensional 3D images by using x-rays. To do this, the microCT scanner collects two-dimensional (2D) trans-axial projections (or slices) of the scanned material/specimen. Once collected, the slices are then reconstructed into a full 3D model.
Lab technicians work closely with clients to understand the objectives and offer the best possible solutions, collaborate on the process, and deliver the finest images.
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The Center for Quantitative Imaging is available to assist both Penn State researchers and external clients from industry, government, and other universities. Get started:
Capabilities
GE v|tome|x L Micro-Nano CT
High-resolution, 3D-computed tomography
Zeiss Versa 620
Non-destructive sub-micron scale imaging
3D Visualization and Analysis
Center for Quantitative Imaging in Action
Research collaborations with the Center for Quantitative Imaging
CQI collaborates on new procedures to improve high-quality scanning
Center for Quantitative Imaging techs collaborated on two techniques that allowed for the collection of high-quality, information-dense image data on small, delicate specimens: a solution-based staining process that produced more tissue contrast, providing detail-rich images and a wax-mounting protocol that protected and stabilized specimens.
Scanning brains of zebrafish
Researchers and Center for Quantitative Imaging staff worked with contrast-enhanced Micro-CT to quantify detailed neuroanatomical information of intact adult zebrafish brains and developed a staining protocol that will reduce tissue distortion and a mounting procedure that will mitigate scanning artifacts, enabling this technique to be used as a tool for visualizing small-scale differences in neural tissue.
Power plant pipe corrosion focus of industry research project
Using equipment and expertise from the Center for Quantitative Imaging, a team of researchers is investigating how contaminants in power plant water cycles affect the integrity of power generation system pipes in the wake of renewable energy sources.
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University Park, PA 16802