Researchers studied the K+ distribution on cleft mica surfaces using low-temperature and non-contact atomic force microscopy (AFM) in ultra-high vacuum (UHV). Their results could impact how 2D materials are used in electronics.
A recent Nano Letters study characterized the molecular interaction between S NAbs and S proteins of SARS-CoV-2 using high-speed atomic force microscopy (HS-AFM).
An article published in ACS Applied Nano Materials experimentally presented the nanotribology of hydrogenated amorphous Si (a-Si:H) through repetitive scanning using atomic force microscopy (AFM). Overall, sliding caused an increase in friction and prevented wear.
An article published in Science Advances demonstrated twinning in the lead (Pb) individual nanocrystals by utilizing in situ atomic resolution transmission electron microscopy (TEM).
An article published in Communications Materials presented the effect of humidity on hardness and elastic modulus (E) for two series of lead halide perovskite single crystals. The results indicated the influence of hydrogen (H)-bonding, bond length, and polarization of the ions in lead halide perovskite single crystals.
In an article published in the journal ACS Applied Energy Materials, the nanomechanical and morphological changes were investigated in Ni-Al-n LDH nanosheets by utilizing in situ electrochemical atomic force microscopy during potential cycling.
Prior's motorized objective changer nosepieces are the latest addition to the OpenStand product family to provide customers with additional automation for OEM optical solutions and one-off custom microscopes.
Oxford Instruments Asylum Research today announced the launch of the new Cypher L atomic force microscope (AFM). Based on the acclaimed high-performance Cypher AFM platform, the Cypher L is designed for researchers who need core AFM capabilities in research markets including polymers, 2D materials, quantum technology, and energy storage.
Researchers employed atomic force microscopy (AFM) and molecular dynamics (MD) simulations to reveal the structural details of the chitin nanocrystal (chitin NC)-water interface at the molecular level.
Authors demonstrated a new approach to using a "tip-on-chip" probe by employing three steps: tuning-fork rebalancing, refurbished holder-sensor fixation, and electrode reconfiguration, obtaining unmatched levels of sensitivity.