Three-Dimensional Imaging Using Microcomputed Tomography For Studying Gaharu Morphology

Autor: Khair’iah Yazid, Bert Masschaele, Mat Rasol Bin Awang, Mohd. Zaid Abdullah, Junita Mohamad Saleh, Abdul Aziz Mohamed, Mohd Ashhar Bin Hj Khalid, Abdul Aziz Bin Mohamed
Rok vydání: 2010
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Zdroj: AIP Conference Proceedings.
ISSN: 0094-243X
DOI: 10.1063/1.3295582
Popis: To demonstrates the potential application of the high resolution X‐ray micro‐CT technique in the analysis of internal structure in Gaharu wood. Gaharu or internationally, Agar wood, is known for its fragrant resinous wood. The hardware device used in this study was an X‐ray micro‐CT scanner at Center of Tomography (UGCT), CT facility in Ghent University, Belgium. This technique allows the 3D investigation of the internal structure of the wood in a non‐destructive way. Most of the data analysis was done with the software VG Studio Max and MATLAB. Here we present some preliminary results from three‐dimensional images from a piece of high grade Gaharu. Micro‐CT images of the specimens were obtained at 7 μm resolution. Besides a clear distinction between pores and material, some bright white areas occur in the reconstruction images. Not only the volume visualization is helpful, morphological parameters of open‐pores and dark resins are calculated from these 3D data set. The micro‐CT technique is a valid suppo...
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