The past two decades have seen atomic force microscopy (AFM) evolve from an
experimental technique to probe simple surface topography to one that can spatially map …

This article reviews the achievements of both atomic resolution and subnanometer
(molecular) resolution in ambient conditions by atomic force microscopy (AFM). The …

We investigate the tip-enhanced thermal expansion force for nanoscale chemical imaging
and spectroscopy in the tip–sample junction. It is found, both theoretically and …

Piranha solution is a dangerous and useful substance used throughout academia and
industry. However, there is little peer-reviewed work on its safe use, and institutional …

There is growing recognition that the mechanical interactions between cells and their local
extracellular matrix (ECM) are central regulators of tissue development, homeostasis, repair …

Purpose The purpose of this in vitro study was to compare the shear bond strength of an
airborne‐particle abraded zirconia, an acid‐etched zirconia (Piranha solution), an Alloy …

When light illuminates the junction formed between a sharp metal tip and a sample, different
mechanisms can contribute to the measured photoinduced force simultaneously. Of …

In the micro-nano adhesion force study, discrepancies in contact time dependence require
clarification. Adhesion forces between hydrophobic silica cantilevers and partially …

Recent advancement of dynamic-mode atomic force microscopy (AFM) for liquid-
environment applications enabled atomic-scale studies on various interfacial phenomena …

Contact time dependence of adhesion force remains insufficiently comprehended and
demands further clarification. Adhesion forces between cantilevers and various substrates …