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    • Physics
    • Materials Science
    • Biomedical Imaging

    Background:

    • Conventional X-ray imaging relies on X-ray attenuation, limiting contrast for low-density materials.
    • Phase-contrast imaging utilizes X-ray phase information for enhanced contrast, particularly for weakly absorbing samples.
    • Propagation-based phase imaging requires minimal setup modifications, making it adaptable to existing micro-computed tomography (μCT) systems.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To optimize the phase-contrast imaging protocol on a μCT for improved visibility of low-density samples.
    • To investigate the effect of source-detector distances on phase-contrast imaging performance.
    • To demonstrate the contrast enhancement capabilities for biological samples like collagen.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized a Zeiss Xradia MicroXCT-400 for micro-computed tomography (μCT) imaging.
    • Optimized propagation-based phase-contrast imaging by varying X-ray source and detector distances.
    • Employed thin polylactic acid fibers for initial protocol optimization.
    • Applied the optimized protocol to collagen samples embedded in various media (air, ethanol, water).

    Main Results:

    • Phase-contrast imaging demonstrated significantly enhanced contrast compared to conventional absorption imaging for low-density samples.
    • Useful phase information can be obtained without placing the X-ray source at the extreme negative limit.
    • Image visibility increases with greater sample-to-detector distance.
    • Substantial contrast enhancement was achieved for collagen samples, especially when embedded in water.

    Conclusions:

    • Optimized phase-contrast imaging on μCT effectively enhances the visibility of low-density materials and biological structures.
    • The technique offers a valuable alternative to conventional imaging for revealing otherwise indiscernible features.
    • Further development is needed to overcome limitations related to X-ray source characteristics (focal spot size, voltage).