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Taking MRI to the nanoscale by force
Aug 26, 2010
Force detection techniques can improve MRI sensitivity, resulting in spatial resolutions better than 10 nm
Gold atoms assemble nanoislands on molybdenum surface
Aug 25, 2010
Polish team examines factors responsible for island-like growth and reveals modifications in deposited magnetic layer
Tiny magnets revealed under the microscope
Aug 10, 2010
Applying a bias to MFM probes excludes unwanted electrostatic interactions
Small-amplitude dynamic force microscope captures fine detail
Aug 3, 2010
Quartz cantilever and interferometric deflection sensor combination offers high-resolution imaging even when using a blunt tip
High-speed atomic force microscope achieves large scan sizes
Jul 20, 2010
Sample stage area of 6.5 mm × 6.5 mm allows convenient handling of larger specimens
Fabricating silicon nanowire circuits
Jul 13, 2010
AFM oxidation nanolithography used to produce chemical-sensing layout
Silver catalyst triggers growth of 2nm ultrathin single-crystal ZnO nanobelts
Jun 22, 2010
Simple silver-catalysed vapour transport method delivers uniform version of popular nanomaterial
Anomalous n-type transport observed in Pd-contacted CNTFET
Jun 22, 2010
Study offers new insight into electronics based on small diameter carbon nanotubes
Is smaller really better? Tiny probes put to the test in SECM study
May 25, 2010
Scanning electrochemical microscopy group evaluates performance of miniature integrated electrodes
SERS for diagnostic applications
May 4, 2010
Italian team working towards faster and more affordable prion protein detection
Etched carbon fibre tip suits dual STM/AFM systems
Apr 23, 2010
Robust probe with sharp tip apex is ideal for imaging and manipulating nanostructures
Epithelial cell-covered nanotemplates reveal aspect ratio influence
Mar 23, 2010
Proliferation of epithelial cells increases dramatically when nanopore aspect ratio nears one
Hydrogen-sensing mechanism depends on thickness
Mar 17, 2010
Argonne team explores crossover behaviour in palladium film design
Catalyst pre-treatment produces isolated CNT bundles
Mar 11, 2010
French team studies effect of hydrogen plasma on iron layer to enhance functionalization prospects
Direct writing of ZrO2 and TiO2 nanostructures by photolithography
Mar 2, 2010
Sol-gel-based spin-coatable precursor suits direct-write method and offers nanoscale resolution
Electrostatics versus mechanics in simple multiferroics
Feb 24, 2010
Nokia-University of Cambridge collaboration explores interplay between ferroelectricity and ferroelasticity
Can nanoparticles treat amyloid-related diseases?
Feb 10, 2010
Electrostatically stabilized magnetic nanoparticles disrupt lysozyme amyloid aggregation
Thin-film edges crossed to give nanoscale junction
Jan 20, 2010
Lithography-free nanostructure has potential high-speed switching and non-volatile memory applications
'All-inclusive' contrast governed by pure electrostatics
Jan 14, 2010
Simulated non-contact AFM image of titanium dioxide surface matches experimental results
IFN-beta stimulates astrocytes to relax
Nov 18, 2009
Combination of atomic force microscopy and two-dimensional gel electrophoresis helps to unravel cellular characteristics