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Diffraction grating reduces noise of coated AFM cantilevers
Jan 5, 2012
Special coating pattern based on Fresnel lens reduces the impact of detection-, force- and displacement-noise in atomic force microscopy
DNA nanoswitch flips open with force
Dec 14, 2011
Harvard team engineers DNA-based tool for studying biomolecular interactions
ATP hydrolysis drives microcantilever bending
Dec 8, 2011
Nanomechanical response is dependent on the monolayer arrangement of ATPases at the cantilever surface
From single-atom magnetometry to tailor-made magnets
Dec 2, 2011
Knowledge of atomic-scale interactions in solids informs material design
Sub-pm deformations reveal ferroelectric domains
Nov 28, 2011
Improved understanding of piezoresponse force microscopy detection mechanism leads to quantitative analysis of data beyond simple mapping of domain patterns
New approach to scalable nano-patterning of graphene
Nov 23, 2011
Laser ablation-induced shock pressure method delivers nanoscale features in an easy, fast and scalable manner
Band excitation: a new approach for SPM operation
Nov 18, 2011
Full spectral technique enables unambiguous and cross-talk-free probing of local energy losses and dissipation
Vibrometer-based model enables accurate measurements in liquid with existing AFM hardware
Nov 9, 2011
Quantitative force and dissipation measurements at the solid-liquid interface performed using acoustic excitation thanks to whole cantilever analysis
AFM model evaluates true height of water layers
Oct 27, 2011
Study shows when water is being perturbed and distinguishes between four different interaction regimes
High-temperature sensing with quantum dots
Oct 13, 2011
Team examines behaviour of nanomaterials at elevated temperatures to inform the development of quantum-dot based optoelectronics
Metallized recombinant S-layer protein nanotubes prepared for nanobiotechnology applications
Sep 30, 2011
Conductive self-assembling bacterial surface layer tubes could help to reduce the size of electronic devices
Playing Lego bricks with nanostructures
Sep 26, 2011
Fast and easy nanoimprint stacking process transforms single layer negative index materials into 3D structures
Versatile nano-tensile testing platform available for TEM
Sep 5, 2011
Uni-axial testing tool allows evolution of internal sample structure to be observed in real time
Force modulation improves nanoscale conductivity
Sep 2, 2011
Tiny dithering motion delivers more current and results in less wear of conductive AFM probes
AFM-SEM combination records mechanical behaviour of nanofibres
Aug 24, 2011
In situ mechanical test incorporates ‘true’ AFM force spectroscopy with the imaging capabilities of high resolution SEM
Tracking down leakage currents in nanodevices
Aug 10, 2011
Low-temperature local imaging finds weak points in nanostructures fabricated by local anodic oxidation
Water keeps nanoparticle size under 3 nm diameter
Aug 4, 2011
University of Leicester team probes mechanism to inform production of fluorescent silicon nanoparticles
Multiple-scanning-probe force microscope measures electrical transport in graphene flakes
Jul 27, 2011
Four-terminal electrical measurement realized on microscopic structure in air sidesteps the need to lithographically fabricate fixed electrodes
Double-pass force-distance mapping simplifies nanomechanical characterization
Jul 26, 2011
Bilkent University team demonstrates a simple method for obtaining high-resolution mechanical maps using AFM set-up
Nanoindentation of myelinated axon evaluates nerve regeneration
Jul 7, 2011
Nanomechanical characterization useful for demonstrating structural changes caused by nerve-related diseases