Atomic force microscopy (AFM) has established itself as a decisive tool for probing nanoscale interactions, particularly adhesion forces and capillary phenomena. A precise understanding of these ...

Model of the experimental setup for determining the adhesive force of a bacterium: The corrugated surface allows the lower part of the bacterium (diameter 1 micrometre) to be characterized using ...

Our bodies comprise different tissues and organs, which are composed of many cells that must adhere to form functional higher order structures. This adherence is facilitated by specialized proteins ...

Schematic illustration of Friction Force Microscopy (FFM). The AFM cantilever, a small diving board-like structure about 200 micrometers long, 50 micrometers wide, and 1 micrometer thick, has a sharp ...

Researchers develop a nanostructured dry adhesive with a rotating core that grips strongly on misaligned surfaces, improving robotic and precision handling tasks. Dry adhesives that rely on van der ...

Atomic force microscopy has the capacity to identify a range of nanoscale properties alongside topography in any environment; this is central to the power and extensive applicability of this method.