Biomolecular interactions underpin most processes inside the cell. Hence, a precise and
quantitative understanding of molecular association and dissociation events is crucial, not …

We report and comment on the possible increase of application of scanning Kelvin probe
microscopy (SKPM) for biomaterials, biological substrates, and biological samples. First, the …

The exposed active sites of semiconductor catalysts are essential to the photocatalytic
energy conversion efficiency. However, it is difficult to directly observe such active sites and …

Atomic force microscopy (AFM) has recently attracted much attention due to its ability to
analyze biomolecular interactions and to detect certain biomolecules, which play a crucial …

In recent years, Kelvin probe force microscopy (KPFM) has emerged as a versatile toolkit for
exploring electrical properties on a broad range of nanobiomaterials and molecules. An …

Isotope substitution of a molecule not only changes its vibrational frequencies but also
changes its vibrational distributions in real-space. Quantitatively measuring the isotope …

It is of high importance to measure and map the surface charge distribution of amyloids,
since electrostatic interaction between amyloidogenic proteins and biomolecules plays a …

Surface potential and surface charge sensing techniques have attracted a wide range of
research interest in recent decades. With the development and optimization of detection …

Cells secrete extracellular vesicles (EVs) carrying cell-of-origin markers to communicate with
surrounding cells. EVs regulate physiological processes ranging from intercellular signaling …

Electrical properties, such as charge propagation, dielectrics, surface potentials,
conductivity, and piezoelectricity, play crucial roles in biomolecules, biomembranes, cells …