Tomograhy on soft matter and contrast modulation

X-ray tomography is a powerful way of imaging the internal structures of materials, without having to apply advanced sectioning techniques. One limitation in X-ray tomography of soft matter (e.g. wood based materials, polymers) is the poor contrast between components, which is inherent due to low differences in electron density. This project aims to develop contrast agents for wood- and polymer-based materials, to allow for computer-aided segmentation between different components. This will aid researchers in the development of novel products such as biobased adhesives, and beyond.