[HTML][HTML] Atomic force microscopy (AFM) on biopolymers and hydrogels for biotechnological applications—Possibilities and limits
J Joshi, SV Homburg, A Ehrmann - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
Atomic force microscopy (AFM) is one of the microscopic techniques with the highest lateral
resolution. It can usually be applied in air or even in liquids, enabling the investigation of a …
resolution. It can usually be applied in air or even in liquids, enabling the investigation of a …
The Hertzian theory in AFM nanoindentation experiments regarding biological samples: Overcoming limitations in data processing
SV Kontomaris, A Malamou, A Stylianou - Micron, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) nanoindentation is a powerful tool for the
mechanical nano-characterization of biological samples. However, the range of Young's …
mechanical nano-characterization of biological samples. However, the range of Young's …
Biomimetic bimodal haptic perception using triboelectric effect
Multimodal haptic perception is essential for enhancing perceptual experiences in
augmented reality applications. To date, several artificial tactile interfaces have been …
augmented reality applications. To date, several artificial tactile interfaces have been …
A Magneto‐Responsive Hydrogel System for the Dynamic Mechano‐Modulation of Stem Cell Niche
The biophysical microenvironment of cells dynamically evolves during embryonic
development, leading to defined tissue specification. A versatile and highly adaptive …
development, leading to defined tissue specification. A versatile and highly adaptive …
Pancreatic cancer presents distinct nanomechanical properties during progression
Cancer progression is closely related to changes in the structure and mechanical properties
of the tumor microenvironment (TME). In many solid tumors, including pancreatic cancer, the …
of the tumor microenvironment (TME). In many solid tumors, including pancreatic cancer, the …
Revealing nanomechanical domains and their transient behavior in mixed‐halide perovskite films
Halide perovskites are a versatile class of semiconductors employed for high performance
emerging optoelectronic devices, including flexoelectric systems, yet the influence of their …
emerging optoelectronic devices, including flexoelectric systems, yet the influence of their …
Designing Superlubricious Hydrogels from Spontaneous Peroxidation Gradients
Hydrogels are hydrated three-dimensional networks of hydrophilic polymers that are
commonly used in the biomedical industry due to their mechanical and structural tunability …
commonly used in the biomedical industry due to their mechanical and structural tunability …
Processes for coating surfaces with a copolymer made from sulfur and dicyclopentadiene
The reaction between sulfur and dicyclopentadiene was optimised to form a shelf stable and
soluble low molecular weight oligomer. After a simple curing process at 140° C the material …
soluble low molecular weight oligomer. After a simple curing process at 140° C the material …
[HTML][HTML] Measuring the elastic modulus of soft biomaterials using nanoindentation
D Xu, T Harvey, E Begiristain, C Domínguez… - Journal of the …, 2022 - Elsevier
The measurement of the elastic modulus of soft biomaterials via nanoindentation relies on
the accurate determination of the zero-point of the tip-sample interaction on which the depth …
the accurate determination of the zero-point of the tip-sample interaction on which the depth …
3D printing a biocompatible elastomer for modeling muscle regeneration after volumetric muscle loss
Volumetric muscle loss (VML) injuries due to trauma, tumor ablation, or other degenerative
muscle diseases are debilitating and currently have limited options for self-repair …
muscle diseases are debilitating and currently have limited options for self-repair …