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Silicon microcantilever with impedance sensor
Dane BadawczeThe issue of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) [1] has been enjoying popularity and interest since the 90s of the 20th century. Microcells are one of the simplest devices of this type, but they can be widely used in sensors. There are reports on the possibility of using this type of sensors in the context of such important issues as diagnostics...
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Destruction of AFM probes during normal operation
Dane BadawczeThe quality of the images obtained with the use of an atomic force microscope is determined by the state of the blade interacting with the tested material. Image artifacts can be generated by various reasons, such as oxidation, contamination or an error in blade fabrication, but also appear as a result of the repeated scanning process and inevitable...
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Force-deformation spectroscopy in contact mode
Dane BadawczeThe deformation-distance spectroscopic curve is obtained by registering the value of the probe cantilever deflection as a function of the elongation of the piezoelectric scanner. It assumes a simple relationship in the form of Hooke’s law, linking the deformation of the lever with the amount of its deflection caused by the proximity of the probe and...
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Imaging of biological samples: the ant Lasius Niger
Dane BadawczeThe world of arthropods continues to amaze researchers today. An example may be a relatively new report by a group of scientists on structures found in ant shells [1] Although calcareous anatomical structures have evolved in various groups of animals, little has been known so far about the occurrence of this type of form in insects. The authors of the...
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Fingerprint structure studies with semi-contact AFM
Dane BadawczeThe work [1] presents many, sometimes even surprising examples of the use of atomic force microscopy in modern forensics. Some of them are projectile tests using the characteristic scratch patterns created by the firing pin on the primer. There are more and more suggestions in the literature for the use of atomic force microscopy in dactyloscopy [2]....
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Imaging of biological samples: crassula arborescens
Dane BadawczeOne of the tasks of modern botany is to describe the relationship between climatic conditions and other environmental factors and the anatomical structure and adaptation of species present in given geographic areas. The work [1] focuses on anatomical and morphological studies of leaves of plants from the coarse family. Species tested belong to leaf...
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Visualization of the surface of the Nafion membrane
Dane BadawczeFuel cells use the chemical energy of hydrogen or other fuels to produce electricity. If the fuel is hydrogen, the only products are electricity, water and heat. Fuel cells are unique in the variety of their potential applications, they can use a wide variety of fuels. They are also highly scalable devices that can power both cars and mobile phones....
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The surface of the sensor used in the analysis of odorous substances
Dane BadawczeHuman industrial activity usually leads to smaller or larger interference with the ecosystem, contributing to changes affecting the quality of life. An example may be the emission of gaseous substances, not necessarily toxic, but due to their intense smell, they can cause discomfort to people exposed to their inhalation. The problem is so important...
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Statistics of AFM current-voltage curves
Dane BadawczeMapping surface electrical conductivity offers enormous cognitive possibilities regarding the structure and properties of modern materials. The technique invented for this purpose (Conductive AFM) by Murrel's team and colleagues allows independent monitoring of the local conductivity of materials in correlation with the topographic profile. The mentioned...
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Amplitude-distance spectroscopy in semi-contact mode
Dane BadawczeSince it was invented by Binnig et al. in 1986, atomic force microscopy (AFM) plays a key role in science and technology at the nanoscale. AFM is a microscopic technique that visualizes the surface topography using the attractive and repulsive forces of interaction between several atoms (in theory) of a blade attached to the end of the probe lever and...
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The influence of external interference on AFM imaging, the use of a protective helmet
Dane BadawczeThis collection is of purely practical importance, showing how the presence of external disturbances can adversely affect the quality of imaging with an atomic force microscope. For this reason, it is also advisable to provide a link to a workshop-like study [1] as well as a huge number of commercial solutions available after entering the keyword "AFM...
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Microscopic examination of the texture of paper products
Dane BadawczeAtomic force microscopy (AFM) can be used to study the state of the paper fibers with the aim of providing qualitative and semi-quantitative information on degradation and aging. The work [1] reports the results of tests of various paper products subjected to deliberate aging processes under the influence of various factors. Chemical and biological...
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Austenitic stainless steel sensitization
Dane BadawczeHigh-alloy steels, thanks to their composition and content of appropriate alloying additives, are characterized by increased resistance to many corrosive environments. However, this is due to the increased sensitivity of the described construction materials to specific environmental conditions during their use. An example may be the increased susceptibility...
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Imaging of ferroelectric properties of sinter by means of Piezoresponse Force Microscopy
Dane BadawczeFerroelectricity is a property of certain materials [1], characterized by a spontaneous electrical polarization that can be reversed by applying an external electric field. Ferroelectric properties can be used to make capacitors with adjustable capacity. The permeability of ferroelectrics is not only regulated, but usually also very high, especially...
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Colvolutional calibration of AFM probe
Dane BadawczeAtomic force microscopy is based on the interaction of the examined surface with a probe of a pyramidal shape, tipped with a sharp end with a radius of curvature ranging from single nanometers to hundreds of nanometers. The resolution of the obtained image is of course dependent on the above-mentioned geometric size, and the resulting image is a convolutional...
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Ferromagnetic nanoparticles imaging by means of Magnetic Force Microscopy
Dane BadawczeFerromagnetic nanoparticles can be used as building blocks for advanced thin film magnets, and can also be used in data storage and biomedical technologies. Nano-crystalline ferrites with the chemical formula NixZn (1 - x) Fe2O4, where x = 0, 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8, 1.0 show anti-corrosion properties and suppress electromagnetic interference, in the case...
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AFM and SSRM investiagtion of carbon nanowalls properties
Dane BadawczeStructures with limited dimensionality are of great interest in modern nanotechnology. The properties of these objects are used, among others, for the construction of modern displays or as a base for quantum computers. Carbon nanowalls, which are the subject of the imaging results contained in this collection, are also considered interesting building...
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Imaging of the effects of pitting corrosion with the use of AFM
Dane BadawczePitting corrosion is a local attack on a metal surface, limited to a point or small area, which appears as a hole. Pitting corrosion is one of the most harmful forms of corrosion due to the fact that it is associated with small, difficult to detect damage, that can even lead to perforation of the structure. A single pit may range in size from micrometers...
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Identification of intermetallic phases in the structure of austenitic steel with use of Scanning Kelvin Probe Microscopy
Dane BadawczeDelta ferrite is formed in austenitic steels during the solidification of the alloy and its welds. It can also occur as a stable phase in any temperature range in high-alloy austenitic-ferritic steels. Depending on the amount, it can change into gamma and sigma phases and into ferrite with variable chromium content. The main role of delta ferrite in...
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Nanostructures fabrication with use of electrical AFM litography
Dane BadawczeIn the last 10 years, one of the nanotechnological trends has been observed, consisting in the development of new variants of computer memory systems with high capacity and speed of access, using quantum dots. One of the techniques for creating nanodots and other nanostructures is based on the use of an atomic force microscope acting as a lithographic...
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Detection of the acoustic interferences during AFM operation
Dane BadawczeAtomic force microscopy is a particularly complicated surface imaging technique due to the large number of factors that affect the quality of the resulting images. They are obviously difficult and sometimes even impossible to control at the same time. One of such factors may even be the seismological location of the building or the influence of mechanical...
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Imaging and chemical investigation of silver coating
Dane BadawczeThe recovery of silver from materials such as plates, still used in clinical radiography [1], or scrap jewelery is still very popular. The subject of the research, part of which was microscopic imaging, was to recreate the behavior of an electrochemically deposited silver coating. The copper electrodes were covered with a layer of silver obtained from...
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Imaging of morphological and physicochemical changes occuring in the structure of austenitic steel due to the thermal sensitization
Dane BadawczeIn polycrystalline materials, grain boundaries are always where phenomena such as surface diffusion, sedimentation and corrosion occur. They have a significant impact on the macroscopic properties of the construction material [1]. In addition to inhomogeneities such as manganese sulphide inclusions formed during the metallurgical process, interfacial...
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Exemplary AFM application in cosmetology
Dane BadawczeAtomic force microscopy can be used in the diagnosis of the condition of human tissues such as skin, nails and hair. This is obviously related to the use of a variety of cosmetic products and can be understood as an attempt to assess their long-term impact on human appearance and health. An example may be the studies presented in [1] indicating the...
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AFM investigation of electrode fabricated by 3D printing
Dane Badawcze3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, has enjoyed great interest in recent years due to the versatility of this method of producing various shapes and details. Due to the possibility of precise control of the shape and composition of the printed elements, the discussed technique can be widely used in electrochemistry, including electrochemical...
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AFM visualization of Mg alloy surface modification
Dane BadawczeMagnesium alloys with additives improving their mechanical properties are valued as materials with low density and elasticity coefficient. Additionally, their biocompatibility and biodegradability make them interesting in prosthetic applications. However, the last of these features, valuable in medicine, contradicts the industrial needs for the described...
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Au nanoparticles identifiction with the use of AFM Volta potential mapping
Dane BadawczeThe specific physical, chemical and electrochemical electrical properties of gold nanoparticles have led to their extensive use as high-performance chemical and biochemical sensors. The described properties relate to surface plasmon resonance, fluorescence quenching or enhancement, high electrical conductivity and light scattering. The described nanoparticles...
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AFM analysis of duplex steel structure and composition
Dane BadawczeDue to the high content of alloying elements, duplex stainless steels are characterized by a complex structure of phase transitions. Among all types of intermetallic compounds, the sigma phase is of major interest due to its detrimental effect on both mechanical properties and corrosion behavior. It is an intermetallic phase enriched in Cr and Mo and...
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Validation of result of STM probe fabrication
Dane BadawczeThe scanning tunneling microscope [1] is a powerful research tool that allows, among other things, to obtain images with atomic resolution. A serious limitation of the described microscope is its limited applicability relating to conductive and semiconductor materials and the reproducibility of measurements depending on the preparation of the measuring...
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Examples of AFM applications in liquid environment
Dane BadawczeImportant advantage of atomic force microscopy (also tunneling microscopy) is the ability to work in different environments (vacuum, controlled atmosphere, liquid environment). The last one, open interesting possibilities, such as imaging of delicate biological materials in their natural state. The use of electrochemical mode allows for the modification...
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Imaging of graphene surface by means of tapping mode AFM
Dane BadawczeGraphene [1] is a material consisting of carbon planes with a hexagonal structure. One of the facts of interest from a purely scientific point of view is the very high mobility of electrons in the described material, allowing the study of relativistic effects inside a solid sample. Other features, such as bactericidal activity, make graphene an interesting...
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AFM imaging of surface of modern soldering alloy
Dane BadawczeFollowing the announcement in 2006 of European Union directives aimed at limiting the use of lead in electronic products, there was an urgent need to use lead-free solders in the electronics industry. Due to production requirements, it is necessary to use solders with different melting points. To replace the low-melting eutectic Sn 37 wt. Pb, the most...
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Morphology and conductivity investigations of nickel-molybdenium alloy by means of Scanning Spreading Resistance Microscopy
Dane BadawczeElectrolytically deposited nickel-molybdenum alloys are interesting materials because of their high corrosion resistance and low over-potential for hydrogen evolution. Despite many studies devoted to the deposition of these alloys, the mechanism of co-deposition is not fully understood [1]. The aim of the research was to preserve the electrochemically...
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AFM images of the platinum (111) single crystal surface as delivered, without the polishing treatment
Dane BadawczePlatinum (111) single crystal surface images as delivered, without polishing treatment. Topographic measurements in contact mode. NTEGRA Prima (NT-MDT) device. CSG probe 10.
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Images of topography and mechanical properties (phase imaging) of cast iron samples from water installations
Dane BadawczeMeasurements in contact and semi-contact mode. NTEGRA Prima (NT-MDT) device. CSG 10.
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Results of calibration of the piezoelectric scanner using the probe TGQ1
Dane BadawczeTeaching file. Results of calibration of the piezoelectric scanner using the probe TGQ1. Scanning in contact mode. NTEGRA Prima (NT-MDT) device. CSG probe 10.
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The surface of a fragment of the structure of an integrated circuit in the semi-contact mode.
Dane BadawczeThe surface of a fragment of the structure of an integrated circuit. Topographic measurements in the semi-contact mode. NTEGRA Prima (NT-MDT) device. NSG 01 probe.
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Atomic force microscopy images of copper electrical contacts wear under the influence of friction
Dane BadawczeMeasurement of wear of copper electrical contacts under the influence of friction. Imaging in contact mode in the variant of scanning spreading resistance microscopy. Additionally, there are spectroscopic current-voltage curves showing local changes in electrical conductivity. NTEGRA Prima (NT-MDT) device. Probe NSG 01Pt.
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Topographic AFM imaging of the leaf surface with magnification of details of its morphological structure
Dane BadawczeTopographic imaging of the leaf surface with magnification of details of its morphological structure. Measurements in semi-contact mode. NTEGRA Prima (NT-MDT) device. NSG 01 probe.
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The AFM topographic measurements of the surface heterogeneity of iron hexacyanoferrate on a steel surface
Dane BadawczeMeasurements in semi-contact mode. NTEGRA Prima (NT-MDT) device. NSG 01 probe.
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Mechanical lithography in a polymer substrate using AFM in contact mode
Dane BadawczeMechanical lithography in a polymer substrate. Contact mode. NTEGRA Prima (NT-MDT) device. NSG 01 probe.
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Integrated circuit structure surface images obtained with contact capacitive imaging technique
Dane BadawczeThe measurements were done using NTEGRA Prima (NT-MDT) device. CSG 10Pt probe.
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The AFM micrographs of gold nanoparticles on silicon substrate
Dane BadawczeThe dataset contains the first approach towards AFM topographic imaging of gold nanoparticles synthesized and immobilized on the silicon surface. Measurements were made in the semi-contact mode on the NTEGRA Prima device, manufactured by NT-MDT. Scans were performed with amplitude detection at an operating value of 60% of the free oscillation amplitude....
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The AFM micrographs of pitting corrosion evolution on high-alloy steel 1.4301
Dane BadawczeThe dataset contains the results of topographic imaging of high-alloy stainless steel 1.4301 on which the pitting corrosion process was induced by electrochemical methods. The study of the effects of a local attack allows for conclusions about the intensity and mechanism of this type of corrosion. The file contains atomic force microscopy (AFM) data...
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The AFM micrographs of austenitic stainless steel subjected to sensitization for intergranular corrosion
Dane BadawczeThe dataset contains atomic force microscopy (AFM) maps of topographic images of austenitic steel samples subjected to sensitization to the process of intergranular corrosion. Precipitations of carbides as well as other intermetallic phases can be observed and detected before the fragments of structures sensitized by improper thermal treatment are exposed...
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The scanning tunnelling micrographs of highly oriented pyrolytic graphite
Dane BadawczeThe dataset contains the results imaging of a sample of highly oriented pyrolytic graphite obtained using scanning tunneling microscopy. The above variant of scanning probe microscopy is one of the most convenient research techniques at atomic scales. The file contains images corresponding to increasing magnifications from the 1 um scale to a few nanometers....
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The scanning spreading resistance microscopy (SSRM) of some CoCrMo alloys subjected to electrochemical litography
Dane BadawczeThe dataset contains the results of the experiment consisting of performing electrochemical lithography on the surface of the CoCrMo prosthetic alloy. First, by applying local anodic polarization, oxide structures were created on the surface of the material. Next, they were imaged in the SSRM (scanning spreading resistance microscopy) mode to visualize...
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The scanning spreading resistance microscopy (SSRM) studies of heavy boron-doped diamond oxidation under high-temperature
Dane BadawczeThe dataset contains the results of scanning spreading resistance microscopy (SSRM) of heavy boron-doped diamond (BDD) electrodes subjected to high-temperature oxidation in a furnace at 600 Celsius. The micrographs reveal the local change of electric properties at certainly crystallographic orientations of BDD grains and at the grain boundaries due...
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The exemplary Kelvin probe microscopy studies of sensitized austenitic stainless steels
Dane BadawczeThe dataset summarizes the results of imaging the surface potential distribution using the Kelvin probe scanning technique. Due to the fact that the potential measured in this way is proportional to the electrochemical potential of metals or intermetallic phases, it is possible to assess the nobility differences of various alloy components. In the case...