Three-dimensional reconstruction of surface nanoarchitecture from two-dimensional datasets.

ABSTRACT: The design of biomaterial surfaces relies heavily on the ability to accurately measure and visualize the three-dimensional surface nanoarchitecture of substrata. Here, we present a technique for producing three-dimensional surface models using displacement maps that are based on the data obtained from two-dimensional analyses. This technique is particularly useful when applied to scanning electron micrographs that have been calibrated using atomic force microscopy (AFM) roughness data. The evaluation of four different surface types, including thin titanium films, silicon wafers, polystyrene cell culture dishes and dragonfly wings confirmed that this technique is particularly effective for the visualization of conductive surfaces such as metallic titanium. The technique is particularly usef

SUBMITTER: Boshkovikj V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3917702 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature