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Nanotribological Study of a-Si:H Thin Films and NEMs Implications

Nanotribological Study of a-Si:H Thin Films and NEMs Implications

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.

24 Oct 2022

Twinning in Pb Nanocrystals via Swap Motion Movements

Twinning in Pb Nanocrystals via Swap Motion Movements

An article published in Science Advances demonstrated twinning in the lead (Pb) individual nanocrystals by utilizing in situ atomic resolution transmission electron microscopy (TEM).

22 Oct 2022

How Does Humidity Influence Halide Perovskite Mechanics?

How Does Humidity Influence Halide Perovskite Mechanics?

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.

7 Oct 2022

Insight Into How Ni/Al Ratio Impacts the Properties of Ni-Al LDH

Insight Into How Ni/Al Ratio Impacts the Properties of Ni-Al LDH

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.

28 Sep 2022

Prior Scientific Introduces Motorized Nosepieces for Use with OpenStand Microscopes

Prior Scientific Introduces Motorized Nosepieces for Use with OpenStand Microscopes

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.

From Prior Scientific Instruments Ltd. 28 Jul 2022

3D Atomic Force Microscopy Offers Insights into Chitin Nanocrystals

3D Atomic Force Microscopy Offers Insights into Chitin Nanocrystals

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.

14 Jun 2022

Unmatched Sensitivity Obtained in New AFM Configuration

Unmatched Sensitivity Obtained in New AFM Configuration

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.

18 May 2022

Advancements in AFM Solidify its Use in Nanomaterial Characterization

Advancements in AFM Solidify its Use in Nanomaterial Characterization

Researchers review recent atomic force microscopy (AFM) investigations of halloysite nanotube (HNT) nanocomposites and HNTs to determine the feasibility of using the AFM technique for nanomaterial characterization.

17 May 2022

Tapping Mode AFM Reveals Moiré Modulation of hBN Van Der Waals Potential

Tapping Mode AFM Reveals Moiré Modulation of hBN Van Der Waals Potential

Researchers demonstrated the effect of moire interlayer modulation on the van der Waals (vdW) potential of twisted, layered materials (LMs). Moiré Modulation of Van Der Waals Potential in Twisted Hexagonal Boron Nitride

4 May 2022

Examining the Influences on Microrobot Collective Behavior

Examining the Influences on Microrobot Collective Behavior

Authors prepared cubic and walnut-shaped light-driven hematite/platinum (Pt) microrobots, followed by their transformation into Janus structures by Pt deposition.

27 Apr 2022

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Nanomedicine in 2026: Experts Predict the Year Ahead

Nanomedicine in 2026: Experts Predict the Year Ahead

Nanomedicine in 2026 will emphasize safe scale-up and mechanistically aware therapies, bridging the gap between research and real-world applications.

Policy, Safety, and Regulation in the Age of Nanotechnology

Policy, Safety, and Regulation in the Age of Nanotechnology

Effective governance of nanotechnology is essential for ensuring safety, promoting transparency, and fostering sustainable innovation in diverse fields.

Additive Nanomanufacturing: What is it and How Does it Work?

Additive Nanomanufacturing: What is it and How Does it Work?

Additive nanomanufacturing applies 3D printing at the nanoscale, enabling precise fabrication for electronics, energy, sensors, and advanced materials.

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