Promising advances in membrane technology can lead to energy-saving and eco-friendly
solutions in industrial sectors. This work demonstrates a highly selective membrane with …

Recent advances in the growth of carbon nanowalls (CNWs) and vertical graphene
nanosheets using various plasma‐enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) methods …

When in contact with charged solid surfaces, ionic liquids (ILs) are known to form solvation
structures consisting of alternating cation and anion layers. This phenomenon is considered …

The detection of vertical and lateral forces at the nanoscale by atomic force microscopy
(AFM) reveals various mechanical properties on surfaces. The qPlus sensor is a widely used …

Miniaturized quartz tuning forks (QTFs) have been adopted as force sensors for non-contact
atomic force microscopy (AFM). However, the coupled oscillation behaviors of the QTF …

Solid–liquid interfacial phenomena play an essential role in our everyday lives and are often
regarded as the outcome of interactions at the solid–liquid interface. However, the intricately …

Nowadays, much attention is paid to the creation of high-performance lubricants with
improved properties through the use of ultrafine nanopowders. The paper shows the results …

The interfacial structures and mechanical response of the highly viscous poly
(dimethylsiloxane)(PDMS, 9750 mPa s, M n∼ 59,000) on solid surfaces were investigated …

Performing atomic force microscopy (AFM) and scanning tunneling microscopy (STM) with
atomic resolution under ambient conditions is challenging due to enhanced noise and …

Atomic force microscopy (AFM) is a powerful technique to characterize solid/liquid interfacial
structures on an atomic scale. However, conventional AFM using Si cantilevers can only be …