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 increasing importance of studies on soft matter and their impact on new technologies,
including those associated with nanotechnology, has brought intermolecular and surface …

Atomic force microscopy (AFM) force-distance curves have become a fundamental tool in
several fields of research, such as surface science, materials engineering, biochemistry and …

Calculations of Hamaker constants using Lifshitz theory require the availability of accurate
dielectric data, especially in the ultraviolet spectral region, and the use of a convenient and …

A general introduction to surface and interfacial forces, perfectly combining theoretical
concepts, experimental techniques and practical applications. In this completely updated …

The silicon wafer hydrophobized with OTS was immersed into water to observe the surface
in-situ by tap**-mode AFM. A large number of nano-size domain images were found on …

Due to the strong capillary condensation, the adhesion force between a Si3N4 atomic force
microscope (AFM) tip and silicon oxide was observed to first increase and then decrease …

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 …

Bacterial adhesion and the subsequent formation of biofilm are major concerns in
biotechnology and medicine. The initial step in bacterial adhesion is the interaction of cells …

We report direct force measurements of the formation of a chemical bond. The experiments
were performed using a low-temperature atomic force microscope, a silicon tip, and a silicon …