CONCLUSIONS
The use of image analysis to quantify the porosity directly in substrates thin
sections allows greater understanding about the physical properties. It also help to better
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understand the influence of particle size on the physical properties and to observe how the
particles are arranged in situ when working with samples of same particle size or with a
bulk presentation. The application of micromorphology and image analysis helps better
understand the physical properties of the substrates compared to traditional methods.