Ultrasonic Force Microscopic Characterization of Nanosized Copper Particles

1999 ◽  
Vol 581 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. J. Schumaker ◽  
L. Shen ◽  
M. J. Ruddell ◽  
S. Sathish ◽  
P. T. Murray
Keyword(s):  
Quartz Substrate ◽  
Lateral Force ◽  
Force Microscopy ◽  
Atomic Force ◽  
Probe Microscope ◽  
Property Measurement ◽  
Cluster Beam Deposition ◽  
Lateral Force Microscope ◽  
Beam Deposition

ABSTRACTAn Ultrasonic Force Microscope capable of imaging elastic modulus variations with nanometer resolution has been developed by modifying a Scanning Probe Microscope. Images of ultrasonic properties have been simultaneously obtained with the topography images. The technique has been utilized to characterize nanoscale copper droplets and grains deposited on a quartz substrate by ionized cluster beam deposition. Images of the same region obtained with atomic force microscope, lateral force microscope, and ultrasonic force microscope are compared. The origin of image contrast in ultrasonic force microscopy and its utilization for quantitative elastic property measurement of nanometer particles are discussed.

Heterogeneous Oxidation and Precipitation of Aqueous Mn(II) at the Goethite Surface: A SPM Study

1998 ◽  
Vol 4 (S2) ◽  
pp. 600-601
Author(s):  
John Rakovan ◽  
F. Hochella Michael
Keyword(s):  
Lateral Force ◽  
Atomic Scale ◽  
Scanning Tunneling ◽  
Mineral Surfaces ◽  
Tunneling Microscopy ◽  
Heterogeneous Oxidation ◽  
Force Microscopy ◽  
Solution Interface ◽  
Atomic Force

Since its invention inl982 scanning probe microscopy (SPM) has become an important analytical tool in every branch of physical science. The two most widely used types of SPM are atomic force Microscopy (AFM) and scanning tunneling microscopy (STM). Both AFM and STM allow measurement of the microtopography of a surface down to the atomic scale. Many spin-off applications such as lateral force and magnetic force allow measurement of a variety of the physical properties of a surface while imaging its microtopography. SPM can be done in both air and liquid and hence can be used to observe the interactions that take place at a solid-solution interface.SPM has been used in mineralogy and geochemistry since 1989. Here as in other applications the great strength of SPM is in the characterization of the heterogeneous nature of mineral surfaces and the ability to observe many geochemical processes in real time.

scholarly journals Characterization of spherical domains at the polystyrene thin film–water interface

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 581-590 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khurshid Ahmad ◽  
Xuezeng Zhao ◽  
Yunlu Pan ◽  
Danish Hussain
Keyword(s):  
Spherical Shape ◽  
Line Tension ◽  
Lateral Force ◽  
Water Interface ◽  
Force Microscopy ◽  
Atomic Force ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Spherical Domains ◽  
Silicon Interface

Spherical domains that readily form at the polystyrene (PS)–water interface were studied and characterized using atomic force microscopy (AFM). The study showed that these domains have similar characteristics to micro- and nanobubbles, such as a spherical shape, smaller contact angle, low line tension, and they exhibit phase contrast and the coalescence phenomenon. However, their insensitivity to lateral force, absence of long-range hydrophobic attraction, and the presence of possible contaminants and scratches on these domains suggested that these objects are most likely blisters formed by the stretched PS film. Furthermore, the analysis of the PS film before and after contact with water suggested that the film stretches and deforms after being exposed to water. The permeation of water at the PS–silicon interface, caused by osmosis or defects present on the film, can be a reasonable explanation for the nucleation of these spherical domains.

Carbon-Based and Other Nanostructures Obtained via Cluster-Assembling: A View Combining Electron Spectroscopies and Nanospectroscopies

2006 ◽  
Vol 51 ◽  
pp. 81-89
Author(s):  
L. Gavioli ◽  
M. Sancrotti
Keyword(s):  
High Vacuum ◽  
Auger Spectroscopy ◽  
Ultra High Vacuum ◽  
Force Microscopy ◽  
Atomic Force ◽  
Electron Energy Loss ◽  
Cluster Beam Deposition ◽  
Beam Deposition ◽  
Carbon Based

This work will provide an overview of recent experiments devoted to study the nature and properties of materials obtained in situ via cluster-assembling, by using supersonic cluster beam deposition. This technique has proved to be a powerful tool for assembling nanostructured materials with tailored physical properties, in particular for: 1) carbon-based clusters deposited in situ on appropriate substrates in Ultra High Vacuum compatible conditions; 2) a micro-structured pattern based on pristine carbon-based dots and then promoted to the formation of SiC via in situ thermal annealing; 3) thermo-chemically doped nanostructured TiO2, revealing the possibility to control the band gap of this material. The electronic structure of the systems has been studied combining a wide variety of experimental methods, including valence-band and core-level photoemission, Electron Energy Loss Spectroscopy, Scanning Auger Spectroscopy, Atomic Force Microscopy.

Rapid, Refined, and Robust Method for Expression, Purification, and Characterization of Recombinant Human Amyloid-beta M1-42

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Priya Prakash ◽  
Travis Lantz ◽  
Krupal P. Jethava ◽  
Gaurav Chopra
Keyword(s):  
Amyloid Beta ◽  
Western Blots ◽  
Force Microscopy ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Atomic Force ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Short Time

Amyloid plaques found in the brains of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) patients primarily consists of amyloid beta 1-42 (Ab42). Commercially, Ab42 is synthetized using peptide synthesizers. We describe a robust methodology for expression of recombinant human Ab(M1-42) in Rosetta(DE3)pLysS and BL21(DE3)pLysS competent E. coli with refined and rapid analytical purification techniques. The peptide is isolated and purified from the transformed cells using an optimized set-up for reverse-phase HPLC protocol, using commonly available C18 columns, yielding high amounts of peptide (~15-20 mg per 1 L culture) in a short time. The recombinant Ab(M1-42) forms characteristic aggregates similar to synthetic Ab42 aggregates as verified by western blots and atomic force microscopy to warrant future biological use. Our rapid, refined, and robust technique to purify human Ab(M1-42) can be used to synthesize chemical probes for several downstream in vitro and in vivo assays to facilitate AD research.

Stereometric characterization of Dinizia excelsa Ducke wood from Amazon rainforest using atomic force microscopy

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Willian Silva Conceição ◽  
Ştefan Ţălu ◽  
Robert Saraiva Matos ◽  
Glenda Quaresma Ramos ◽  
Fidel Guereiro Zayas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Atomic Force Microscopy ◽  
Amazon Rainforest ◽  
Force Microscopy ◽  
Atomic Force ◽  
Dinizia Excelsa

scholarly journals A Universal Model for the Log-Normal Distribution of Elasticity in Polymeric Gels and Its Relevance to Mechanical Signature of Biological Tissues

Biology ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 64
Author(s):  
Arnaud Millet
Keyword(s):  
Elastic Modulus ◽  
Normal Distribution ◽  
Biological Tissues ◽  
Force Microscopy ◽  
Polymeric Gels ◽  
Atomic Force ◽  
Clear Explanation ◽  
Log Normal ◽  
Log Normal Distribution

The mechanosensitivity of cells has recently been identified as a process that could greatly influence a cell’s fate. To understand the interaction between cells and their surrounding extracellular matrix, the characterization of the mechanical properties of natural polymeric gels is needed. Atomic force microscopy (AFM) is one of the leading tools used to characterize mechanically biological tissues. It appears that the elasticity (elastic modulus) values obtained by AFM presents a log-normal distribution. Despite its ubiquity, the log-normal distribution concerning the elastic modulus of biological tissues does not have a clear explanation. In this paper, we propose a physical mechanism based on the weak universality of critical exponents in the percolation process leading to gelation. Following this, we discuss the relevance of this model for mechanical signatures of biological tissues.

In Situ Characterization of the Mechanical Behavior of Gecko's Spatulae by Atomic Force Microscopy

2013 ◽  
Vol 22 ◽  
pp. 85-93
Author(s):  
Shuang Yi Liu ◽  
Min Min Tang ◽  
Ai Kah Soh ◽  
Liang Hong
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Behavior ◽  
Hierarchical Level ◽  
Intrinsic Properties ◽  
In Situ Characterization ◽  
Force Microscopy ◽  
Atomic Force ◽  
Theoretical Predictions ◽  
Multi Mode

In-situ characterization of the mechanical behavior of geckos spatula has been carried out in detail using multi-mode AFM system. Combining successful application of a novel AFM mode, i.e. Harmonix microscopy, the more detail elastic properties of spatula is brought to light. The results obtained show the variation of the mechanical properties on the hierarchical level of a seta, even for the different locations, pad and stalk of the spatula. A model, which has been validated using the existing experimental data and phenomena as well as theoretical predictions for geckos adhesion, crawling and self-cleaning of spatulae, is proposed in this paper. Through contrast of adhesive and craw ability of the gecko on the surfaces with different surface roughness, and measurement of the surface adhesive behaviors of Teflon, the most effective adhesion of the gecko is more dependent on the intrinsic properties of the surface which is adhered.

SCANNING PROBE MICROSCOPY BASED NANOSCALE PATTERNING AND FABRICATION

COSMOS ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 03 (01) ◽  
pp. 1-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
XIAN NING XIE ◽  
HONG JING CHUNG ◽  
ANDREW THYE SHEN WEE
Keyword(s):  
Integrated Circuits ◽  
Scanning Probe Microscopy ◽  
Scanning Probe ◽  
Scanning Tunneling ◽  
Tunneling Microscopy ◽  
Force Microscopy ◽  
Nanoscale Patterning ◽  
Atomic Force ◽  
Probe Microscope ◽  
Molecular Manipulation

Nanotechnology is vital to the fabrication of integrated circuits, memory devices, display units, biochips and biosensors. Scanning probe microscope (SPM) has emerged to be a unique tool for materials structuring and patterning with atomic and molecular resolution. SPM includes scanning tunneling microscopy (STM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM). In this chapter, we selectively discuss the atomic and molecular manipulation capabilities of STM nanolithography. As for AFM nanolithography, we focus on those nanopatterning techniques involving water and/or air when operated in ambient. The typical methods, mechanisms and applications of selected SPM nanolithographic techniques in nanoscale structuring and fabrication are reviewed.

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