An improved arc discharge method is developed to fabricate carbon nanotube probe of atomic force microscopy （AFM） here. First, silicon probe and carbon nanotube are manipulated under an optical microscope by two hig...An improved arc discharge method is developed to fabricate carbon nanotube probe of atomic force microscopy （AFM） here. First, silicon probe and carbon nanotube are manipulated under an optical microscope by two high precision microtranslators. When silicon probe and carbon nanotube are very close, several tens voltage is applied between them. And carbon nanotube is divided and attached to the end of silicon probe, which mainly due to the arc welding function. Comparing with the arc discharge method before, the new method here needs no coat silicon probe with metal film in advance, which can greatly reduce the fabrication＇s difficulty. The fabricated carbon nanotube probe shows good property of higher aspect ratio and can more accurately reflect the true topography of silicon grating than silicon probe. Under the same image drive force, carbon nanotube probe had less indentation depth on soft triblock copolymer sample than silicon probe. This showed that carbon nanotube probe has lower spring constant and less damage to the scan sample than silicon probe.展开更多
Recently,charged solitons have been found in a two-dimensional CoCl_(2)/HOPG system,whose microscopic nature remains to be elusive.In this work,we investigate the charged solitons in monolayer CoCl_(2) using scanning ...Recently,charged solitons have been found in a two-dimensional CoCl_(2)/HOPG system,whose microscopic nature remains to be elusive.In this work,we investigate the charged solitons in monolayer CoCl_(2) using scanning tunneling microscopy(STM)and atomic force microscopy(AFM).Moreover,we study the electrical properties of the charged solitons at zero electric field by measuring local contact potential difference(LCPD)via Kelvin probe force microscopy(KPFM)using the Δf(V)method.The compensation voltage corresponding to the vertex of the parabola is obtained by fitting the quadratic relationship between Δf and sample bias.The results show that,without an external electric field,the solitons behave as negatively charged entities.Meanwhile,the LCPD mapping characterizes the spatial distribution of the potential at the charged solitons,which agrees well with those obtained from STM band bending measurements.展开更多
Three kinds of titanium surface especially the HA surface are analyzed. Titanium was treated by 3 kinds of methods that were acid ＆ alkali, calcic solution and apathe solution. Samples were observed by optic micros...Three kinds of titanium surface especially the HA surface are analyzed. Titanium was treated by 3 kinds of methods that were acid ＆ alkali, calcic solution and apathe solution. Samples were observed by optic microscope and atomic force microscope （ AFM ） . The typical surface morphology of the acid and alkali group is little holes, and on the two HA surface the tiny protuberances is typical. The surface treated by apatite solution was smoother than the two formers. The rough surface treated with acid and alkali was propitious to Ca^＋ , P^- and proteins＇ adhesion, and the relatively smooth HA surface was of benefit to the cell adhesion.展开更多
The microstructure of asphalt is investigated by atomic force microscopy （AFM）. In order to analyze the impacts of asphalt types on microstructures, two neat asphalts with different penetration grades （50# and 70#...The microstructure of asphalt is investigated by atomic force microscopy （AFM）. In order to analyze the impacts of asphalt types on microstructures, two neat asphalts with different penetration grades （50# and 70#） and one styrene-butadiene-styrene （SBS） modified asphalt are chosen. The influence of short-term aging is also studied. Based on the knowledge of asphalt＇s microproperties, the relationship between microstructures and healing property is analyzed. The results indicate that the microstructures of three asphalts are quite different and the effects of aging on the surface characteristics for different asphalts are also different. It is proposed that the bee structure is a type of wax crystal and it has a close relationship with the ＂bridge-healing＂ mechanism. The findings may reveal the formation mechanism of microstructure and the healing property for asphalts.展开更多
Atomic and close-to-atomic scale manufacturing(ACSM)aims to provide techniques for manufacturing in various fields,such as circuit manufacturing,high energy physics equipment,and medical devices and materials.The real...Atomic and close-to-atomic scale manufacturing(ACSM)aims to provide techniques for manufacturing in various fields,such as circuit manufacturing,high energy physics equipment,and medical devices and materials.The realization of atomic scale material manipulation depending on the theoretical system of classical mechanics faces great challenges.Understanding and using intermolecular and surface forces are the basis for better designing of ACSM.Transformation of atoms based on scanning tunneling microscopy or atomic force microscopy(AFM)is an essential process to regulate intermolecular interactions.Self-assemble process is a thermodynamic process involving complex intermolecular forces.The competition of these interaction determines structure assembly and packing geometry.For typical nanomachining processes including AFM nanomachining and chemical mechanical polishing,the coupling of chemistry and stress(tribochemistry)assists in the removal of surface atoms.Furthermore,based on the principle of triboelectrochemistry,we expect a further reduction of the potential barrier,and a potential application in high-efficiency atoms removal and fabricating functional coating.Future fundamental research is proposed for achieving high-efficiency and high-accuracy manufacturing with the aiding of external field.This review highlights the significant contribution of intermolecular and surface forces to ACSM,and may accelerate its progress in the in-depth investigation of fundamentals.展开更多
【目的】探究温拌沥青混合料黏附机理,拓展温拌沥青与集料黏附性研究方法。【方法】使用原子力显微镜(atomic force microscope,AFM)测得分别加入Sasobit类温拌剂H01(质量分数分别为1.0%、3.0%、5.0%)和表面活性剂类温拌剂H02(质量分数...【目的】探究温拌沥青混合料黏附机理,拓展温拌沥青与集料黏附性研究方法。【方法】使用原子力显微镜(atomic force microscope,AFM)测得分别加入Sasobit类温拌剂H01(质量分数分别为1.0%、3.0%、5.0%)和表面活性剂类温拌剂H02(质量分数分别为0.3%、0.5%、0.7%)的温拌沥青试样黏附力,并经JKR(Johnson-Kendall-Roberts)模型和表面能理论将其转换为沥青表面能,计算沥青-花岗岩和沥青-玄武岩体系的无水、有水黏附功,并与水煮试验、水稳定性试验结果进行对比分析;对基于AFM测得的温拌沥青退针力曲线进行积分,得到黏附性指标G,并将其与沥青表面能进行相关性拟合。【结果】两类温拌剂的加入均降低了温拌沥青-集料体系的黏附功,温拌沥青-花岗岩体系的无水黏附功比温拌沥青-玄武岩体系的大,有水黏附功则相反;基于AFM求解得到的H01温拌沥青-玄武岩体系黏附功的变化趋势与水稳定性试验结果相同,而H02温拌沥青-玄武岩体系的则相反;黏附性指标G与沥青表面能之间具有较好的相关性。【结论】相比温拌沥青-玄武岩体系,温拌沥青-花岗岩体系更容易发生水损害;基于AFM求解沥青-玄武岩体系黏附功的方法适用于Sasobit类温拌沥青,不适用于表面活性剂类温拌沥青;本文提出的黏附性指标G为评价温拌沥青-集料体系黏附性提供了新的量化指标。展开更多
By using tapping mode atomic force microscopy(TMAFM), a polymer layer was found on the enamel surface after the exposure to xanthan gum solutions. The layer thickness is closely related to the exposure time and the co...By using tapping mode atomic force microscopy(TMAFM), a polymer layer was found on the enamel surface after the exposure to xanthan gum solutions. The layer thickness is closely related to the exposure time and the concentration of xanthan gum solution. The thickness data were evaluated by a Kruskal-Wallis test and Box-Whisker Plot at a 95% confidence level(p<0.05), and a statistically significant difference among the thickness data groups was demonstrated. After the exposure to 1000, 400, 100 mg/L xanthan gum solutions, the mean of layer thickness at the adsorption equilibrium is in the ranges of 103.5_122.06, 82.4_88.94 and 45.27_55.55 nm, respectively. This phenomenon suggests that the viscosity modifying agents in the beverage might be adsorbed on the enamel surface during consumption, which may form a barrier that can protect the enamel from being attacked by acid and therefore reduce dental erosion.展开更多
The probe effect on the apparent image of biological atomic force microscopy was explored in this study, and the potential of AFM in conformational study of gene related biological processes was illustrated by the spe...The probe effect on the apparent image of biological atomic force microscopy was explored in this study, and the potential of AFM in conformational study of gene related biological processes was illustrated by the specific nanostructural information of a new antitumor drug binding to DNA.展开更多
Nanomanipulation of DNA molecules or other biomolecules to form artificial patterns or structures at nanometer scale has potential applications in the construction of molecular devices in future industries. It may als...Nanomanipulation of DNA molecules or other biomolecules to form artificial patterns or structures at nanometer scale has potential applications in the construction of molecular devices in future industries. It may also lead to new insights into the interesting properties and behavior of this fantastic nature-selected molecule at the sin- gle-molecular level. Here we present a special method based on the combination of macroscopic “molecular comb- ing” and microscopic “molecular cutting” to manipulate DNA molecules and form complex patterns at nanometer scale on solid surfaces. A possible strategy for ordered DNA sequencing based on this nanomanipulation technique has also been proposed.展开更多
In order to compare the spark plasma sintedng （SPS） process plus hot isostatic press （HIP） with vacuum sintedng plus HIP, an investigation was carried out on the topography, microstructure and gain size distributi...In order to compare the spark plasma sintedng （SPS） process plus hot isostatic press （HIP） with vacuum sintedng plus HIP, an investigation was carried out on the topography, microstructure and gain size distribution of nanocrystalline WC-10Co composite powder and the sintered specimens prepared by SPS plus HIP and by vacuum sintering plus HIP by means of atomic force microscopy （AFM）. The mechanical properties of the sintered specimens were also investigated. It is very easy to find cobalt lakes in the specimen prepared by vacuum sintering plus HIP process. But the microstructure of the specimen prepared by SPS plus HIP is more homogeneous, and the grain size is smaller than that prepared by vacuum sintering plus HIP. The WC-10Co ultrafine cemented carbide consolidated by SPS plus HIP can reach a relative density of 99.4%, and the transverse rupture strength （TRS） is higher than 3540 MPa, the Rockwell A hardness （HRA） is higher than 92.8, the average grain size is smaller than 300 nm, and the WC-10Co ultrafine cemented carbide with excellent properties is achieved. The specimen prepared by SPS with HIP has better properties and microstructure than that prepared by vacuum sintering with HIP.展开更多
While atomic force microscopy (AFM) has been increasingly applied to life science, artifactual measurements or images can occur during nanoscale analyses of cell components and biomolecules. Tip-sample convolution eff...While atomic force microscopy (AFM) has been increasingly applied to life science, artifactual measurements or images can occur during nanoscale analyses of cell components and biomolecules. Tip-sample convolution effect is the most common mechanism responsible for causing artifacts. Some deconvolution-based methods or algorithms have been developed to reconstruct the specimen surface or the tip geometry. Double-tip or double-probe effect can also induce artifactual images by a different mechanism from that of convolution effect. However, an objective method for identifying the double-tip/probe-induced artifactual images is still absent. To fill this important gap, we made use of our expertise of AFM to analyze artifactual double-tip images of cell structures and biomolecules, such as linear DNA, during AFM scanning and imaging. Mathematical models were then generated to elucidate the artifactual double-tip effects and images develop during AFM imaging of cell structures and biomolecules. Based on these models, computational formulas were created to measure and identify potential double-tip AFM images. Such formulas proved to be useful for identification of double-tip images of cell structures and DNA molecules. The present studies provide a useful methodology to evaluate double-tip effects and images. Our results can serve as a foundation to design computer-based automatic detection of double-tip AFM images during nanoscale measuring and imaging of biomolecules and even non-biological materials or structures, and then personal experience is not needed any longer to evaluate artifactual images induced by the double-tip/probe effect.展开更多
Additive manufacturing-also known as 3D printing-has attracted much attention in recent years as a powerful method for the simple and versatile fabrication of complicated three-dimensional structures.However,the curre...Additive manufacturing-also known as 3D printing-has attracted much attention in recent years as a powerful method for the simple and versatile fabrication of complicated three-dimensional structures.However,the current technology still exhibits a limitation in realizing the selective deposition and sorting of various materials contained in the same reservoir,which can contribute significantly to additive printing or manufacturing by enabling simultaneous sorting and deposition of different substances through a single nozzle.Here,we propose a dielectrophoresis(DEP)-based material-selective deposition and sorting technique using a pipette-based quartz tuning fork(QTF)-atomic force microscope(AFM) platform DEPQA and demonstrate multi-material sorting through a single nozzle in ambient conditions.We used Au and silica nanoparticles for sorting and obtained 95% accuracy for spatial separation,which confirmed the surfaceenhanced Raman spectroscopy(SERS).To validate the scheme,we also performed a simulation for the system and found qualitative agreement with the experimental results.The method that combines DEP,pipette-based AFM,and SERS may widely expand the unique capabilities of 3D printing and nano-micro patterning for multi-material patterning,materials sorting,and diverse advanced applications.展开更多
A fully automated atomic force microscope(AFM)is presented.The mechanical motion of the AFM stage was controlled by three steppers.The fine motion of the AFM was controlled by an MCL one-axis piezo plate.A32.768kHz cr...A fully automated atomic force microscope(AFM)is presented.The mechanical motion of the AFM stage was controlled by three steppers.The fine motion of the AFM was controlled by an MCL one-axis piezo plate.A32.768kHz crystal tuning fork(TF)was used as the transducer with a probe attached.An acoustic sensor was used to measure the interactions between the probe and the sample.An SR850lock-in amplifier was used to monitor the TF signals.An additional lock-in amplifier was used to monitor the acoustic signal.A field programmable gate array(FPGA)board was used to collect the data in automatic mode.The main controller was coded with LabVIEW,which was in charge of Z-axis scan,signal processing and data visualization.A manual mode and an automatic mode were implemented in the controller.Users can switch the two modes at any time during the operation.This AFM system showed several advantages during the test operations.It is simple,flexible and easy to use.展开更多
The aim of the investigation was to develop the use of topographic and nano-adhesion atomic force microscopy(AFM) studies as a means of monitoring the coalescence of latex particles within films produced from a pharma...The aim of the investigation was to develop the use of topographic and nano-adhesion atomic force microscopy(AFM) studies as a means of monitoring the coalescence of latex particles within films produced from a pharmaceutically relevant aqueous dispersion(Eudragit~?NE30 D). Films were prepared via spin coating and analysed using AFM, initially via tapping mode for topographic assessment followed by force-distance measurements which allowed assessment of site-specific adhesion. The results showed that colloidal particles were clearly observed topographically in freshly prepared samples, with coalescence detected on curing via the disappearance of discernible surface features and a decrease in roughness indices. The effects of temperature and humidity on film curing were also studied, with the former having the most pronounced effect. AFM force measurements showed that the variation in adhesive force reduced with increasing curing time, suggesting a novel method of quantifying the rate of film formation upon curing. It was concluded that the AFM methods outlined in this study may be used as a means of qualitatively and quantitatively monitoring the curing of pharmaceutical films as a function of time and other variables, thereby facilitating rational design of curing protocols.展开更多
Ordinary AFM probes'characters prevent the AFM' s application in various scopes. Carbon nanotubes represent ideal AFM probe materials for their higher aspect ratio, larger Young's modulus, unique chemical ...Ordinary AFM probes'characters prevent the AFM' s application in various scopes. Carbon nanotubes represent ideal AFM probe materials for their higher aspect ratio, larger Young's modulus, unique chemical structure, and well-defined electronic property. Carbon nanotube AFM probes are obtained by using a new method of attaching carbon nanotubes to the end of ordinary AFM probes, and are then used for doing AFM experiments. These experiments indicated that carbon nanotube probes have higher elastic deformation, higher resolution and higher durability. And it was also found that carbon nanotube probes ean accurately reflect the morphology of deep narrow gaps, while ordinary probes can not reflect.展开更多
Scanning probe microscopy(SPM)is a branch of microscopy that forms images of surfaces using a physical probe that scans the specimen.Atomic force microscopy is one of the SPM family which is considered as a very versa...Scanning probe microscopy(SPM)is a branch of microscopy that forms images of surfaces using a physical probe that scans the specimen.Atomic force microscopy is one of the SPM family which is considered as a very versatile tool for surface imaging and measurements.A wide range of various samples can be measured regardless of being conductive,no-conductive,in vacuum,in air or in a fluid as a unique feature.One of the most challenges in atomic force microscopes(AFMs)is to evaluate the associated uncertainty during the surface measurements by AFMs.Here,an optical AFM is calibrated through the calibration of XYZ stage.The approach is to overcome difficulties experienced when trying to evaluate some uncertainty components which cannot be experimentally determined i.e.tip surface interaction forces and tip geometry.The Monte Carlo method is then used to determine the associated uncertainties due to such factors by randomly drawing the parameters according to their associated tolerances and their probability density functions(PDFs).The whole process follows supplement 2 to“the guide to the expression of the uncertainty in measurement”(GUM).The approach validated in the paper shows that the evaluated uncertainty in AFM is about 10 nm.展开更多
An experimental and statistical study was carried out to explore the effects of mechanical forces on the ends of linear double-stranded DNA (dsDNA) fragments. Mechanical force was applied onto individual DNA molecules...An experimental and statistical study was carried out to explore the effects of mechanical forces on the ends of linear double-stranded DNA (dsDNA) fragments. Mechanical force was applied onto individual DNA molecules during atomic force microscope (AFM)-based picking-up manipulation. By comparing the PCR efficiency of two DNA fragments with primers either at ends or at the inner regions, it was found that the ends of DNA fragments were damaged during picking-up process.展开更多
As a new technology, Atomil Force Microscopy （AFM） is being used in the research of microscopic structure on coal surface in recent years. By this technology, we can observe the nanoscale pore and crack shape of coa...As a new technology, Atomil Force Microscopy （AFM） is being used in the research of microscopic structure on coal surface in recent years. By this technology, we can observe the nanoscale pore and crack shape of coal surface, and measure some structural parameters. Different metamorphic grades produce different feature of surface microscopic structure of coal. This paper analyzes the surface microscopic structure of different metamorphic grade coal by AFM. The results show that the coal surface microstructure has a trend from rough to smooth with the increasing of metamorphic grade. The low rank coals contain large or medium pores and the high rank coals contain micro pores. The values of surface morphology characteristic parameters （Sq and Sa） nonlinearly decrease with the increasing coal rank. That is, the coal surface becomes smoother during coalification.展开更多
Ultrathin films composed of diazoresin（DR）and polyacrylic acid（PAA）were fabricated.The surface morphology of the films in water was measured using an atomic force microscopy（AFM）.The self-assembly technique make...Ultrathin films composed of diazoresin（DR）and polyacrylic acid（PAA）were fabricated.The surface morphology of the films in water was measured using an atomic force microscopy（AFM）.The self-assembly technique makes the surface rather flat and uniform.The friction force and its dependence on the velocity differ from the surface charge of the thin films.The friction force of repulsive DR/PAA film increases linearly with velocity and has lower values than that of attractive DR film over the full range of velocity.As the velocity increases,the attractive friction of DR film first decreases to a minimum at a velocity of 2 line/s and then increases all the way.When the surface is repulsive to the friction substrate,the friction of thin films that is determined by hydrated lubrication of polymer chains that is ultralubricated;when it is adhesive to the friction substrate,the friction is mainly contributed from the elastic deformation of adsorbed polymer chains in the low velocity region and from viscous sliding in the presence of hydrated-layer lubrication of the polymer chains in the higher velocity region.展开更多
基金This project is supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.50205006).
文摘An improved arc discharge method is developed to fabricate carbon nanotube probe of atomic force microscopy （AFM） here. First, silicon probe and carbon nanotube are manipulated under an optical microscope by two high precision microtranslators. When silicon probe and carbon nanotube are very close, several tens voltage is applied between them. And carbon nanotube is divided and attached to the end of silicon probe, which mainly due to the arc welding function. Comparing with the arc discharge method before, the new method here needs no coat silicon probe with metal film in advance, which can greatly reduce the fabrication＇s difficulty. The fabricated carbon nanotube probe shows good property of higher aspect ratio and can more accurately reflect the true topography of silicon grating than silicon probe. Under the same image drive force, carbon nanotube probe had less indentation depth on soft triblock copolymer sample than silicon probe. This showed that carbon nanotube probe has lower spring constant and less damage to the scan sample than silicon probe.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant Nos.2022YFA1403300 and 2019YFA0308404)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.11427902,11991060,12074075,12474165,12274084,and 12241402)+5 种基金Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Major Project(Grant No.2019SHZDZX01)Shanghai Municipal Natural Science Foundation(Grant No.22ZR1407400)Innovation Program for Quantum Science and Technology(Grant No.2024ZD0300104)Innovation Program of Shanghai Municipal Education Commission(Grant No.2023ZKZD03)Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality(Grant No.20JC1415900)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Grant No.KLH1512149).
文摘Recently,charged solitons have been found in a two-dimensional CoCl_(2)/HOPG system,whose microscopic nature remains to be elusive.In this work,we investigate the charged solitons in monolayer CoCl_(2) using scanning tunneling microscopy(STM)and atomic force microscopy(AFM).Moreover,we study the electrical properties of the charged solitons at zero electric field by measuring local contact potential difference(LCPD)via Kelvin probe force microscopy(KPFM)using the Δf(V)method.The compensation voltage corresponding to the vertex of the parabola is obtained by fitting the quadratic relationship between Δf and sample bias.The results show that,without an external electric field,the solitons behave as negatively charged entities.Meanwhile,the LCPD mapping characterizes the spatial distribution of the potential at the charged solitons,which agrees well with those obtained from STM band bending measurements.
文摘Three kinds of titanium surface especially the HA surface are analyzed. Titanium was treated by 3 kinds of methods that were acid ＆ alkali, calcic solution and apathe solution. Samples were observed by optic microscope and atomic force microscope （ AFM ） . The typical surface morphology of the acid and alkali group is little holes, and on the two HA surface the tiny protuberances is typical. The surface treated by apatite solution was smoother than the two formers. The rough surface treated with acid and alkali was propitious to Ca^＋ , P^- and proteins＇ adhesion, and the relatively smooth HA surface was of benefit to the cell adhesion.
基金The Ph.D.Programs Foundation of Ministry of Education of China(No.20120092110053)
文摘The microstructure of asphalt is investigated by atomic force microscopy （AFM）. In order to analyze the impacts of asphalt types on microstructures, two neat asphalts with different penetration grades （50# and 70#） and one styrene-butadiene-styrene （SBS） modified asphalt are chosen. The influence of short-term aging is also studied. Based on the knowledge of asphalt＇s microproperties, the relationship between microstructures and healing property is analyzed. The results indicate that the microstructures of three asphalts are quite different and the effects of aging on the surface characteristics for different asphalts are also different. It is proposed that the bee structure is a type of wax crystal and it has a close relationship with the ＂bridge-healing＂ mechanism. The findings may reveal the formation mechanism of microstructure and the healing property for asphalts.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China with Grant No.51425502.
文摘Atomic and close-to-atomic scale manufacturing(ACSM)aims to provide techniques for manufacturing in various fields,such as circuit manufacturing,high energy physics equipment,and medical devices and materials.The realization of atomic scale material manipulation depending on the theoretical system of classical mechanics faces great challenges.Understanding and using intermolecular and surface forces are the basis for better designing of ACSM.Transformation of atoms based on scanning tunneling microscopy or atomic force microscopy(AFM)is an essential process to regulate intermolecular interactions.Self-assemble process is a thermodynamic process involving complex intermolecular forces.The competition of these interaction determines structure assembly and packing geometry.For typical nanomachining processes including AFM nanomachining and chemical mechanical polishing,the coupling of chemistry and stress(tribochemistry)assists in the removal of surface atoms.Furthermore,based on the principle of triboelectrochemistry,we expect a further reduction of the potential barrier,and a potential application in high-efficiency atoms removal and fabricating functional coating.Future fundamental research is proposed for achieving high-efficiency and high-accuracy manufacturing with the aiding of external field.This review highlights the significant contribution of intermolecular and surface forces to ACSM,and may accelerate its progress in the in-depth investigation of fundamentals.
文摘【目的】探究温拌沥青混合料黏附机理,拓展温拌沥青与集料黏附性研究方法。【方法】使用原子力显微镜(atomic force microscope,AFM)测得分别加入Sasobit类温拌剂H01(质量分数分别为1.0%、3.0%、5.0%)和表面活性剂类温拌剂H02(质量分数分别为0.3%、0.5%、0.7%)的温拌沥青试样黏附力,并经JKR(Johnson-Kendall-Roberts)模型和表面能理论将其转换为沥青表面能,计算沥青-花岗岩和沥青-玄武岩体系的无水、有水黏附功,并与水煮试验、水稳定性试验结果进行对比分析;对基于AFM测得的温拌沥青退针力曲线进行积分,得到黏附性指标G,并将其与沥青表面能进行相关性拟合。【结果】两类温拌剂的加入均降低了温拌沥青-集料体系的黏附功,温拌沥青-花岗岩体系的无水黏附功比温拌沥青-玄武岩体系的大,有水黏附功则相反;基于AFM求解得到的H01温拌沥青-玄武岩体系黏附功的变化趋势与水稳定性试验结果相同,而H02温拌沥青-玄武岩体系的则相反;黏附性指标G与沥青表面能之间具有较好的相关性。【结论】相比温拌沥青-玄武岩体系,温拌沥青-花岗岩体系更容易发生水损害;基于AFM求解沥青-玄武岩体系黏附功的方法适用于Sasobit类温拌沥青,不适用于表面活性剂类温拌沥青;本文提出的黏附性指标G为评价温拌沥青-集料体系黏附性提供了新的量化指标。
文摘By using tapping mode atomic force microscopy(TMAFM), a polymer layer was found on the enamel surface after the exposure to xanthan gum solutions. The layer thickness is closely related to the exposure time and the concentration of xanthan gum solution. The thickness data were evaluated by a Kruskal-Wallis test and Box-Whisker Plot at a 95% confidence level(p<0.05), and a statistically significant difference among the thickness data groups was demonstrated. After the exposure to 1000, 400, 100 mg/L xanthan gum solutions, the mean of layer thickness at the adsorption equilibrium is in the ranges of 103.5_122.06, 82.4_88.94 and 45.27_55.55 nm, respectively. This phenomenon suggests that the viscosity modifying agents in the beverage might be adsorbed on the enamel surface during consumption, which may form a barrier that can protect the enamel from being attacked by acid and therefore reduce dental erosion.
基金The support from Visiting Scholar Foundation of Key Lab in University and Chinese Education Foundation for Excellent Young Teachers as well as the support from Jiangsu province (BJ 99011 and BK 2001401) is greatly appreciated.
文摘The probe effect on the apparent image of biological atomic force microscopy was explored in this study, and the potential of AFM in conformational study of gene related biological processes was illustrated by the specific nanostructural information of a new antitumor drug binding to DNA.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) under grant No.10335070. Financial support from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Shanghai Scientific and Technological Committee is also appreciated.
文摘Nanomanipulation of DNA molecules or other biomolecules to form artificial patterns or structures at nanometer scale has potential applications in the construction of molecular devices in future industries. It may also lead to new insights into the interesting properties and behavior of this fantastic nature-selected molecule at the sin- gle-molecular level. Here we present a special method based on the combination of macroscopic “molecular comb- ing” and microscopic “molecular cutting” to manipulate DNA molecules and form complex patterns at nanometer scale on solid surfaces. A possible strategy for ordered DNA sequencing based on this nanomanipulation technique has also been proposed.
基金This work was financially supported by the Postdoctoral Science Foundation of China (No.2003034504),the Open Foundation ofState Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis & Processing, Wuhan University of Technology (2004-2005)and the National High-Tech Research and Development Program of China (No.2002AA302504).
文摘In order to compare the spark plasma sintedng （SPS） process plus hot isostatic press （HIP） with vacuum sintedng plus HIP, an investigation was carried out on the topography, microstructure and gain size distribution of nanocrystalline WC-10Co composite powder and the sintered specimens prepared by SPS plus HIP and by vacuum sintering plus HIP by means of atomic force microscopy （AFM）. The mechanical properties of the sintered specimens were also investigated. It is very easy to find cobalt lakes in the specimen prepared by vacuum sintering plus HIP process. But the microstructure of the specimen prepared by SPS plus HIP is more homogeneous, and the grain size is smaller than that prepared by vacuum sintering plus HIP. The WC-10Co ultrafine cemented carbide consolidated by SPS plus HIP can reach a relative density of 99.4%, and the transverse rupture strength （TRS） is higher than 3540 MPa, the Rockwell A hardness （HRA） is higher than 92.8, the average grain size is smaller than 300 nm, and the WC-10Co ultrafine cemented carbide with excellent properties is achieved. The specimen prepared by SPS with HIP has better properties and microstructure than that prepared by vacuum sintering with HIP.
文摘While atomic force microscopy (AFM) has been increasingly applied to life science, artifactual measurements or images can occur during nanoscale analyses of cell components and biomolecules. Tip-sample convolution effect is the most common mechanism responsible for causing artifacts. Some deconvolution-based methods or algorithms have been developed to reconstruct the specimen surface or the tip geometry. Double-tip or double-probe effect can also induce artifactual images by a different mechanism from that of convolution effect. However, an objective method for identifying the double-tip/probe-induced artifactual images is still absent. To fill this important gap, we made use of our expertise of AFM to analyze artifactual double-tip images of cell structures and biomolecules, such as linear DNA, during AFM scanning and imaging. Mathematical models were then generated to elucidate the artifactual double-tip effects and images develop during AFM imaging of cell structures and biomolecules. Based on these models, computational formulas were created to measure and identify potential double-tip AFM images. Such formulas proved to be useful for identification of double-tip images of cell structures and DNA molecules. The present studies provide a useful methodology to evaluate double-tip effects and images. Our results can serve as a foundation to design computer-based automatic detection of double-tip AFM images during nanoscale measuring and imaging of biomolecules and even non-biological materials or structures, and then personal experience is not needed any longer to evaluate artifactual images induced by the double-tip/probe effect.
基金Open access funding provided by Shanghai Jiao Tong University。
文摘Additive manufacturing-also known as 3D printing-has attracted much attention in recent years as a powerful method for the simple and versatile fabrication of complicated three-dimensional structures.However,the current technology still exhibits a limitation in realizing the selective deposition and sorting of various materials contained in the same reservoir,which can contribute significantly to additive printing or manufacturing by enabling simultaneous sorting and deposition of different substances through a single nozzle.Here,we propose a dielectrophoresis(DEP)-based material-selective deposition and sorting technique using a pipette-based quartz tuning fork(QTF)-atomic force microscope(AFM) platform DEPQA and demonstrate multi-material sorting through a single nozzle in ambient conditions.We used Au and silica nanoparticles for sorting and obtained 95% accuracy for spatial separation,which confirmed the surfaceenhanced Raman spectroscopy(SERS).To validate the scheme,we also performed a simulation for the system and found qualitative agreement with the experimental results.The method that combines DEP,pipette-based AFM,and SERS may widely expand the unique capabilities of 3D printing and nano-micro patterning for multi-material patterning,materials sorting,and diverse advanced applications.
文摘A fully automated atomic force microscope(AFM)is presented.The mechanical motion of the AFM stage was controlled by three steppers.The fine motion of the AFM was controlled by an MCL one-axis piezo plate.A32.768kHz crystal tuning fork(TF)was used as the transducer with a probe attached.An acoustic sensor was used to measure the interactions between the probe and the sample.An SR850lock-in amplifier was used to monitor the TF signals.An additional lock-in amplifier was used to monitor the acoustic signal.A field programmable gate array(FPGA)board was used to collect the data in automatic mode.The main controller was coded with LabVIEW,which was in charge of Z-axis scan,signal processing and data visualization.A manual mode and an automatic mode were implemented in the controller.Users can switch the two modes at any time during the operation.This AFM system showed several advantages during the test operations.It is simple,flexible and easy to use.
文摘The aim of the investigation was to develop the use of topographic and nano-adhesion atomic force microscopy(AFM) studies as a means of monitoring the coalescence of latex particles within films produced from a pharmaceutically relevant aqueous dispersion(Eudragit~?NE30 D). Films were prepared via spin coating and analysed using AFM, initially via tapping mode for topographic assessment followed by force-distance measurements which allowed assessment of site-specific adhesion. The results showed that colloidal particles were clearly observed topographically in freshly prepared samples, with coalescence detected on curing via the disappearance of discernible surface features and a decrease in roughness indices. The effects of temperature and humidity on film curing were also studied, with the former having the most pronounced effect. AFM force measurements showed that the variation in adhesive force reduced with increasing curing time, suggesting a novel method of quantifying the rate of film formation upon curing. It was concluded that the AFM methods outlined in this study may be used as a means of qualitatively and quantitatively monitoring the curing of pharmaceutical films as a function of time and other variables, thereby facilitating rational design of curing protocols.
基金Sponsored by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 50202006)the Multidisciline Scientific Research Foundation of Harbin Institute of Technology (Grant No. HIT. MD. 2001.04)
文摘Ordinary AFM probes'characters prevent the AFM' s application in various scopes. Carbon nanotubes represent ideal AFM probe materials for their higher aspect ratio, larger Young's modulus, unique chemical structure, and well-defined electronic property. Carbon nanotube AFM probes are obtained by using a new method of attaching carbon nanotubes to the end of ordinary AFM probes, and are then used for doing AFM experiments. These experiments indicated that carbon nanotube probes have higher elastic deformation, higher resolution and higher durability. And it was also found that carbon nanotube probes ean accurately reflect the morphology of deep narrow gaps, while ordinary probes can not reflect.
基金National Institute of Standards(NIS),11211,Egypt。
文摘Scanning probe microscopy(SPM)is a branch of microscopy that forms images of surfaces using a physical probe that scans the specimen.Atomic force microscopy is one of the SPM family which is considered as a very versatile tool for surface imaging and measurements.A wide range of various samples can be measured regardless of being conductive,no-conductive,in vacuum,in air or in a fluid as a unique feature.One of the most challenges in atomic force microscopes(AFMs)is to evaluate the associated uncertainty during the surface measurements by AFMs.Here,an optical AFM is calibrated through the calibration of XYZ stage.The approach is to overcome difficulties experienced when trying to evaluate some uncertainty components which cannot be experimentally determined i.e.tip surface interaction forces and tip geometry.The Monte Carlo method is then used to determine the associated uncertainties due to such factors by randomly drawing the parameters according to their associated tolerances and their probability density functions(PDFs).The whole process follows supplement 2 to“the guide to the expression of the uncertainty in measurement”(GUM).The approach validated in the paper shows that the evaluated uncertainty in AFM is about 10 nm.
基金Supported by the Major State Basic Research Development Program in China (No.2007CB936000)Chinese Academy of Sciences (No. KJCX2-EW-N03)National Science Foundation of China (Nos.10975175, 90923002, 21073222 and 10874198)
文摘An experimental and statistical study was carried out to explore the effects of mechanical forces on the ends of linear double-stranded DNA (dsDNA) fragments. Mechanical force was applied onto individual DNA molecules during atomic force microscope (AFM)-based picking-up manipulation. By comparing the PCR efficiency of two DNA fragments with primers either at ends or at the inner regions, it was found that the ends of DNA fragments were damaged during picking-up process.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China （41072153） the “Strategic Priority Research Program-Climate Change： Carbon Budget and Related Issues” of the Chinese Academy of Sciences （XDA05030100） the Foundation for University Key Teacher by Education Department of Henan Province （2009GGJS-038）.
文摘As a new technology, Atomil Force Microscopy （AFM） is being used in the research of microscopic structure on coal surface in recent years. By this technology, we can observe the nanoscale pore and crack shape of coal surface, and measure some structural parameters. Different metamorphic grades produce different feature of surface microscopic structure of coal. This paper analyzes the surface microscopic structure of different metamorphic grade coal by AFM. The results show that the coal surface microstructure has a trend from rough to smooth with the increasing of metamorphic grade. The low rank coals contain large or medium pores and the high rank coals contain micro pores. The values of surface morphology characteristic parameters （Sq and Sa） nonlinearly decrease with the increasing coal rank. That is, the coal surface becomes smoother during coalification.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51273059)Young Teachers International Communication Program of Hubei Province Education Administration of China(2012-1)Foundation of Hubei Provincial Key Laboratory of Green Materials for Light Industry
文摘Ultrathin films composed of diazoresin（DR）and polyacrylic acid（PAA）were fabricated.The surface morphology of the films in water was measured using an atomic force microscopy（AFM）.The self-assembly technique makes the surface rather flat and uniform.The friction force and its dependence on the velocity differ from the surface charge of the thin films.The friction force of repulsive DR/PAA film increases linearly with velocity and has lower values than that of attractive DR film over the full range of velocity.As the velocity increases,the attractive friction of DR film first decreases to a minimum at a velocity of 2 line/s and then increases all the way.When the surface is repulsive to the friction substrate,the friction of thin films that is determined by hydrated lubrication of polymer chains that is ultralubricated;when it is adhesive to the friction substrate,the friction is mainly contributed from the elastic deformation of adsorbed polymer chains in the low velocity region and from viscous sliding in the presence of hydrated-layer lubrication of the polymer chains in the higher velocity region.
