Atomic force microscopy (AFM) has evolved into an indispensable tool for nanoscale imaging and fabrication, enabling both high-resolution surface characterisation and precise nanomachining. By ...

Atomic force microscopy (AFM) and infrared (IR) spectroscopy have emerged as complementary techniques that enable the precise characterisation of materials at the nanoscale. AFM provides ...

AFM can provide new insights into 2D materials to better understand their potential applications. What are the key characteristics and importance of 2D materials like graphene and hexagonal boron ...

Bio-AFM is a cutting-edge technique rooted in the rich history of atomic force microscopy. Here, we discuss its applications to nanoscience. Studying nanoscale biological specimens has been important ...

A counterintuitive approach to atomic force microscopy-infrared spectroscopy (AFM-IR) means researchers can now ‘see’ the structure and chemical composition of human cells with unmatched precision.

In this interview, industry expert Louis Pacheco explores how advanced AFM techniques are transforming the characterization of solid-state polymer batteries, enabling researchers to optimize ...

In video microscopy techniques, a practical issue is how to properly assign moving features. Indeed, any video recording setup has a finite frame rate, and if several identical (or similar) moving ...

In this study, we employed microscopy, patented by Keysight Technologies, Inc., MAC Mode atomic force, which uses a magnetically-driven oscillating probe with an oscillation amplitude significantly ...

Nanotechnology has provided significant opportunities for developing advanced devices with exceptional economic benefits and quality of life. These devices are used in several applications, including ...

Current optical and electron microscopy imaging techniques are not suited for measuring the dynamic characteristics of living microorganisms at tiny scales due to complex sample preparation methods or ...