X-ray imaging is a standard tool for the non-destructive inspection of the internal structure of
samples. It finds application in a vast diversity of fields: medicine, biology, many engineering …

Tibia trabeculae and vertebrae of rats as well as human femur were investigated by high-
resolution TEM at the atomic scale in order to reveal snapshots of the morphogenetic …

Bone is a highly organized tissue in which each structural level influences the macroscopic
and microscopic mechanical behavior. In particular, the quantity, quality, and distribution of …

Elephant tusks are composed of dentin or ivory, a hierarchical and composite biological
material made of mineralized collagen fibers (MCF). The specific arrangement of the MCF is …

Large segmental bone defect reconstruction with sufficient functional restoration is one of
the most demanding challenges in orthopaedic surgery. Available regenerative treatment …

The extraordinary high pressure and temperature produced during cavitation is crucial for
ultrasonic sonochemistry. However, the cavitation effect is usually confined to a small zone …

The mechanical properties of the bone play a decisive role in the resistance of the bone to
fracture. Clinically, the quantity of the bone in the mineral phase has been considered as the …

The aim of this chapter is to present recent developments in X-ray tomography using in-line
phase contrast and their applications to mineralised tissue, whether bone or artificial …

This thesis aims to further the understanding on the structure and mechanical properties of
the dermal armor of the boxfish (Lactoria cornuta). Structural differences between collagen …

Tibia trabeculae and vertebrae of rats as well as human femur were investigated by high-
resolution TEM at the atomic scale in order to reveal snapshots of the morphogenetic …