Micro-CT for Composites Research

Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer

BRUKER SKYSCAN X-ray computed tomographs are pushing the boundaries of high resolution nondestructive imaging of polymers and composites. SkyScan Micro-CTs meet the 3D high-resolution and versatility required for any demanding research laboratory. 

  • Nano-meter scale resolution 
  • High contrast on low X-ray absorbing carbon fibers and polymer layers
  • Large field of view for capturing fiber bundles and representative sampling
  • Quantitative analysis for fiber analysis and orientation
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Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic

One of the most difficult applications for X-ray computed tomography in materials science is imaging carbon fibers due to the X-ray absorbing element and the submicron scale of the fibers. The SkyScan systems successfully achieve imaging carbon fibers through the use of nano-CT scanning and X-ray source / detector pairing that optimize contrast. 

Delamination

Failure analysis and delamination

Through the use of the latest detection architecture, the SKYSCAN tomographs deliver high quality images of metal  or ceramic implants in bone with minimized artifacts, allowing analysis of osseointegration or quantifying scaffold porosity, 

Porosity analysis of composite

Porosity analysis

Pore size, pores size distribution, and pore orientation are key metrics for understanding the performance of the manufacturing process and the resultant material performance. Through the use of the CTAN quantitative analysis program these measures can be made on your samples. 

Composites - Failure Analysis

Failure analysis in composites

Bruker SkyScan micro-CTs support research to quantify failure analysis of composite laminates with high resolution images.

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Applications of Micro-CT for Porous Ceramics

Porous ceramics, or cellular ceramics, are comprised of a heat-resistant porous material with many gaseous pores. Porous ceramics began developing in the 1970s and are

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Micro-CT Imaging of Porous Ceramics

Rendered Video of a Porous Ceramic Filter Porous ceramics are used for functional and structural applications from filtration, absorption, and catalysts to lightweight structural components.

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Micro-CT Imaging of Samples Under Mechanical Load

Figure 1: 3D Printed Support Structures After Mechanical Load Testing  As an accessory to the SkyScan instrumentation suite, Bruker offers several interesting accessories that can further support your research goals.

Seth Hogg, PhD August 26, 2021
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