X-Ray Phase Microradiography and X-Ray Absorption Micro-Computed Tomography, Compared in Studies of Biominerals

Stuart R. Stock*

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Abstract

X-ray absorption micro-computed tomography (microCT) and X-ray phase imaging each provide non-destructive views of the interiors of specimens. Here, the two imaging modalities are applied to study biomineralization in sea urchins, which are heavily mineralized invertebrates from the phylum Echinodermata. Following an introduction of the physical bases of the two imaging modalities, laboratory and synchrotron microCT techniques are contrasted, and four methods of X-ray phase imaging briefly described. Examples are presented from the teeth of Lytechnius variegatus and from the spines of Diadema setosum. The value of complementing X-ray imaging with destructive analysis techniques is also discussed.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationHandbook of Biomineralization
Subtitle of host publicationBiological Aspects and Structure Formation
PublisherWiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA
Pages389-400
Number of pages12
Volume2
ISBN (Print)9783527316410
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 20 2008

Keywords

  • Bone
  • Calcite
  • Micro CT (microComputed tomography)
  • Sea urchin ossicles
  • Synchrotron x-radiation
  • X-ray imaging
  • X-ray phase

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

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