Major applications and strategies of tip functionalization are analyzed. Methods are described for force-volume molecular recognition mapping and single point force measurements. Results indicate that tip functionalization will be helpful when used with the PeakForce QNM imaging mode.
The Bruker Thermal Analysis (VITA) enables nanoscale thermal analysis (nTA), which is a revolutionary technique that permits the estimation of local transition temperature at the material surface with a nanoscale spatial resolution.
TEM Windows and grids are what hold samples in place during analysis by transmission electron microscopy or TEM. The selection of the correct window for your application can influence the results obtained and efficacy of sample preparation. Factors for consideration are detailed herein.
Huang et al. produced some astonishing images of graphene grains that resembled a patchwork quilt. To obtain these images the researchers used TEM and diffraction-filtered imaging to show the location, orientation and boundaries of hundreds of graphene grains.
Our MEMS (Micro Electro Mechanical System) da Vinci chip boasts three familiar designs, imitating da Vinci's mechanical concepts: mechanical lion, the Vitruvian man, and a winged machine which is a combination of two of da Vinci's visions for flying devices.
By Mr. Austin Welborn
23 Jan 2011
The challenge of micro- and nano-fabrication lies in the difficulties and costs associated with patterning at such high resolution. Instead of relying on tradition fabrication techniques -- largely inherited from the semiconductor industry -- for microfluidic applications.
By Professor Michelle Khine
22 Dec 2010
Assembly, packaging, and testing activities account for 85% of the cost of many microsystems. This is primarily due to the lack of backend standards or general methodology. This presentation focuses on concurrent microengineering and the need for designing for micromanufacturability.
By Professor Harry Stephanou
15 Dec 2010
Remarkable properties of carbon nanotube assemblies (forests, sheets, yarns) are expected to lead to a variety of applications. It has recently been reported1 that freestanding multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWNT) sheets generate sound when heated with alternating current (ac).
By Dr. Mikhail Kozlov
8 Dec 2010
In this paper, the design of a generic in-vivo implantable biomedical device capable of detecting threshold values for targeted concentrations (i.e. detection of glucose levels) has been presented.
By Professor Esteve Juanola-Feliu
8 Dec 2010
This concept is based on the idea to mix on same device MEMS and NEMS technologies. The MEMS part is used for the mass to keep sufficient inertial force, and the NEMS is used as a very sensitive sub-µm suspended stress gage.
By Dr. Philippe Robert
30 Nov 2010