AFM System Demonstrates Multiple uses in the Smart Interfaces in Environmental Nanotechnology Group

摘要

Dr Rosa M Espinosa-Marzal is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The central theme of her research group, Smart Interfaces in Environmental Nanotechnology (SIEN), is to design, synthesise, characterise and develop a fundamental understanding of bioinspired materials and of (bio) interfaces, also under nanoconfinement. AFM, is a vital tool for these studies. Speaking about her group and their experiences since the starting of their use of the JPK NanoWizard~R AFM system, Dr Espinosa-Marzal said: "My team of researchers is looking at a broad range of materials which require imaging in fluids to a high level resolution. The ability to measure low noise, high resolution force curves is of particular value as is the capability of working in liquid environments without the fear of damaging the piezo or sample."