Polymer networks are complex systems consisting of molecular components. Whereas the
properties of the individual components are typically well understood by most chemists …

The atomic force microscope (AFM) is not only a tool to image the topography of solid
surfaces at high resolution. It can also be used to measure force-versus-distance curves …

The atomic force microscope (AFM) system has evolved into a useful tool for direct
measurements of micro-structural parameters and unraveling the intermolecular forces at …

The mechanically accelerated ring-opening reaction of spiropyran to a colored merocyanine
provides a useful method by which to image the molecular scale stress/strain distribution …

The contact behavior of solid materials is determined by the system geometry, externally
applied loads and internal adhesive forces, and by the materials properties. As the size and …

How do molecules interact with each other? What happens if a neurotransmitter binds to a
ligand‐operated ion channel? How do antibodies recognize their antigens? Molecular …

This is a review of physical, chemical, and biological processes governing microbial
transport in the saturated subsurface. We begin with the conceptual models of the biophase …

Recent progress in atomic force microscopy (AFM) technology has allowed the
measurement of inter‐and intramolecular forces at the level of individual molecules. The …

Single-molecule force spectroscopy with the atomic force microscope provides molecular
level insights into protein function, allowing researchers to reconstruct energy landscapes …

Single molecule force spectroscopy (SMFS) allows investigation of intramolecular or
intermolecular interactions of macromolecules, thus potentially opening a new horizon for …