To introduce this special issue of the Journal of Molecular Recognition dedicated to the
applications of atomic force microscopy (AFM) in life sciences, this paper presents a short …

The atomic force microscope (AFM) has evolved from an imaging device into a
multifunctional and powerful toolkit for probing the nanostructures and surface components …

The reduced form of graphene oxide (GO) is an attractive alternative to graphene for
producing large-scale flexible conductors and for creating devices that require an electronic …

Scanning Probe Microscopy brings up to date a constantly growing knowledge base of
electrical and electromechanical characterization at the nanoscale. This comprehensive, two …

If geckos had not evolved, it is possible that humans would never have invented adhesive
nanostructures. Geckos use millions of adhesive setae on their toes to climb vertical …

Superhydrophobicity can be used for many applications that require non‐adhesive and
water‐repellent surfaces. A successful design of superhydrophobic surfaces requires a …

Where conventional testing and inspection techniques fail at the micro-scale, optical
techniques provide a fast, robust, and relatively inexpensive alternative for investigating the …

Geckos attach and detach their adhesive toes in milliseconds while running with reckless
abandon on nearly any surface. The adhesive on gecko toes differs dramatically from that of …

Several creatures including insects, spiders and lizards have developed a unique clinging
ability that utilizes dry adhesion. Geckos, in particular, have developed the most complex …

This paper analyzes the three-dimensional (3D) surface texture of amorphous hydrogenated
carbon films with sputtered iron nanoparticles (FeNPs@ aC: H) deposited by a radio …