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News & Events
7th Symposium on X-ray Computed Tomography organized by the KU Leuven XCT Core Facility, to take place on May 6, 2025
Dear all, We are excited to announce the 7th Symposium on X-ray Computed Tomography organized by the KU Leuven XCT Core Facility, to take
Revision options for discontinued trapeziometacarpal arthroplasties: compatibility with currently available implants
Abstract Surgical revision options for failed trapeziometacarpal total joint replacement include implant replacement and trapeziectomy. However, discontinuation of older implants complicates revision with original components,
Spatial strain distribution and in-situ damage analysis of sheet moulding compounds based on digital volume correlation
Abstract Carbon fibre-reinforced thermoplastics sheet moulding compounds demonstrate significant potential for cost-effective, mass production applications in lightweight structures. However, the material’s complex internal morphology poses
Characterizing the pore structure of a porous building material: Impacts of image acquisition, image denoising and image segmentation choices
Abstract The porous nature of a building material significantly influences its functional properties, with the pore structure being particularly crucial. Imaging techniques are widely used
System Integration for Advanced Manufacturing of Composites by Microwave Preheated Resin Infusion: An Experimental Study
This paper investigates an innovative process for polymer composite materials manufacturing by vacuum-assisted resin infusion process combined with a controlled microwave preheating system. Regulation is
Exfoliating Ti3AlC2 MAX into Ti3C2Tz MXene: A Powerful Strategy to Enhance High-Voltage Dielectric Performance of Percolation-Based PVDF Nanodielectrics
Abstract All-solid-state polymer dielectrics benefit from a superior voltage window and conveniently circumvent fire hazards associated with liquid electrolytes. Nevertheless, their future competitiveness with alternative
4D-XCT monitoring of void formation in thick methacrylic composites produced by infusion
Abstract Void formation in fibre-reinforced polymer composites processed by liquid moulding is a persistent issue in composite research and development. Not only may several void
High photosynthesis rates in Brassiceae species are mediated by leaf anatomy enabling high biochemical capacity, rapid CO2 diffusion and efficient light use
Certain species in the Brassicaceae family exhibit high photosynthesis rates, potentially providing a valuable route toward improving agricultural productivity. However, factors contributing to their high
The 14th International Conference on Industrial Computed Tomography
The KU Leuven XCT Core Facility is excited to participate in the upcoming 14th international conference on industrial Computed Tomography (iCT), held on February 4-7,
Influence of Pore Network Parameters on Hygric Property Prediction for Porous Building Materials
Abstract Hygric pore network modelling, which characterises the macroscopic moisture storage and transport properties by simulating the microscopic storage and transport of moisture in the
Material representativeness of a polymer matrix doped with nanoparticles as the random speckle pattern for digital volume correlation of fibre-reinforced composites
Abstract Combining tomographic imaging with digital volume correlation allows in-situ 3D strain mapping, leading to a quantitative assessment of damage mechanisms and associated material properties
Deep-learning image enhancement and fibre segmentation from time-resolved computed tomography of fibre-reinforced composites
Abstract Monitoring the microstructure and damage development of fibre-reinforced composites during loading is crucial to understanding their mechanical properties. Time-resolved X-ray computed tomography enables such
Synthesising realistic 2D microstructures of unidirectional fibre-reinforced composites with a generative adversarial network
Abstract The microstructure governs the behaviour of unidirectional fibre-reinforced composites. In this study, we developed a Deep Convolutional Generative Adversarial Network (DCGAN) to generate realistic
Fracture mode analysis of cementitious mortars by simultaneous application of 4D-XCT and acoustic emission technique
Abstract Cementitious brittle construction materials are susceptible to fracturing due to their heterogeneous material composition and relatively weak bond between the aggregates and paste. Hence,
Accuracy of photon-counting computed tomography for the measurement of bone quality in the knee
Abstract Visualization and quantification of bone microarchitecture in the human knee allows gaining insight into normal bone structure, and into the structural changes occurring in
UV-Curing Assisted Direct Ink Writing of Dense, Crack-Free, and High-Performance Zirconia-Based Composites With Aligned Alumina Platelets
Abstract Additive manufacturing (AM) of high-performance structural ceramic components with comparative strength and toughness as conventionally manufactured ceramics remains challenging. Here, a UV-curing approach is
3D printing of an iron-rich slag based hybrid mortar. A durable, sustainable and cost-competitive product?
Abstract Automation through 3D printing can be a possible technological breakthrough in construction. However, the carbon footprint is not necessarily reduced as the print formulations consist of
Ultrasonication optimisation and microstructural characterisation for 3D nanoparticle dispersion in thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers
Abstract 3D nanoparticles are important as reinforcing or functional phase in polymer composite materials; however, an optimised deagglomeration and uniform distribution of these particles is
In-situ X-ray computed tomography of mode I delamination in carbon-epoxy composites: The effect of the interface ply orientation
Implementation of a methodology for in-situ 3D characterisation of the crack front in a double cantilever beam test using microfocus X-ray computed tomography
Internal and interfacial microstructure characterization of ice droplets on surfaces by X-ray computed tomography
Characterizing the microstructure of an ice/surface interface and its effect on the icephobic behavior of surfaces remains a significant challenge. Introducing X-ray Computed Tomography (XCT) can provide unprecedented insights into the internal (porosity) and interfacial structures
Cryogenic contrast-enhanced microCT enables nondestructive 3D quantitative histopathology of soft biological tissues
Cryogenic contrast-enhanced microCT enables nondestructive 3D quantitative histopathology of soft biological tissues Biological tissues comprise a spatiallycomplex structure, composition andorganization at the microscale, named the
Program of the 6th Symposium on X-ray Computed Tomography & inauguration of the KU Leuven XCT Core Facility
Tuesday 24th of May 2022 08:00 – 09:00 Registration & breakfast Opening session 09:00 – 09:15 Welcome talk by Rector Prof. Luc Sels 09:15 –
6th Symposium on X-ray Computed Tomography & inauguration of the KU Leuven XCT Core Facility
Dear all, We are excited to announce the 6th Symposium on X-ray Computed Tomography, along with the inauguration of the recently launched KU Leuven XCT
Development and characterization of a rat brain metastatic tumor model by multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging and histomorphology
Development and characterization of a rat brain metastatic tumor model by multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging and histomorphology Abstract To facilitate the development of new brain
Multiscale modelling of capillary imbibition in 3D_printed porous microfluidic channels
Multiscale modelling of capillary imbibition in 3D-printed porous microfluidic channels Abstract 3D-printed porous microfluidics has been proposed to realize complex passive lab-on-chips. The performance
The translaminar fracture toughness of high-performance polymer fibre composites and their carbon fibre hybrids
The translaminar fracture toughness of high-performance polymer fibre composites and their carbon fibre hybrids Abstract The translaminar fracture toughness is a key property that
Exploiting the rapid solidification potential of laser powder bed fusion in high strength and crack-free Al-Cu-Mg-Mn-Zr alloys
Abstract This work describes a systematic alloy design strategy resulting in the development of a high strength aluminum alloy adopted for L-PBF. First, based on
Model for calcite spherulite formation in organic, clay-rich, lacustrine carbonate shales
Research paper Model for calcite spherulite formation in organic, clay-rich, lacustrine carbonate shales (Barbalha Formation, Aptian, Araripe Basin, NE Brazil) Abstract The formation of carbonate spherulites,
Digital volume correlation for meso/micro in-situ damage analysis in carbon fiber reinforced composites
Digital volume correlation for meso/micro in-situ damage analysis in carbon fiber reinforced composites Abstract Recently, in-situ X-ray Computed Tomography (CT) has shown its potential