The comparison between force volume and peakforce quantitative nanomechanical mode of atomic force microscope in detecting cell's mechanical properties

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yang Yang ◽  
Xiaoxiao Xiao ◽  
Yan Peng ◽  
Chen Yang ◽  
Siqi Wu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Atomic Force Microscope ◽  
Atomic Force ◽  
Force Volume

Investigating hollow corundum microspheres exfoliation of the elastomeric matrix

2019 ◽  
pp. 135-142
Author(s):  
N. V. Shadrinov ◽  
U. V. Evseeva
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Atomic Force Microscope ◽  
Butadiene Rubber ◽  
Nitrile Butadiene Rubber ◽  
Elastomeric Matrix ◽  
Atomic Force

The results of study of the influence of hollow corundum microspheres HCM-S (5–100 µm) and HCM-L (70–180 µm) on the properties of nitrile butadiene rubber BNKS-18 are presented. The dependence of elastomer resistance to abrasion impact and physic and mechanical properties on the dispersion and concentration of hollow corundum microspheres is shown. The process of hollow corundum microspheres exfoliation of the elastomeric matrix, which largely determines the change of physic and mechanical properties, has been studied by specially developed stretching device compatible with an atomic force microscope. The paper describes microspheres exfoliation which is conventionally divided into 3 stages.

scholarly journals Friction and Mechanical Properties of AFM-Scan-Induced Ripples in Polymer Films

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sebastian Friedrich ◽  
Brunero Cappella
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Polymer Films ◽  
Mechanical Response ◽  
Butyl Methacrylate ◽  
Clear Correlation ◽  
Contact Mode ◽  
Cantilever Deflection ◽  
Atomic Force ◽  
Volume Measurements ◽  
Force Volume

When compliant samples such as polymer films are scanned with an atomic force microscope (AFM) in contact mode, a periodic ripple pattern can be induced on the sample. In the present paper, friction and mechanical properties of such ripple structures on films of polystyrene (PS) and poly-n-(butyl methacrylate) (PnBMA) are investigated. Force volume measurements allow a quantitative analysis of the elastic moduli with nanometer resolution, showing a contrast in mechanical response between bundles and troughs. Additionally, analysis of the lateral cantilever deflection when scanning on pre-machined ripples shows a clear correlation between friction and the sample topography. Those results support the theory of crack propagation and the formation of voids as a mechanism responsible for the formation of ripples. This paper also shows the limits of the presented measuring methods for soft, compliant, and small structures. Special care must be taken to ensure that the analysis is not affected by artefacts.

scholarly journals Characterisation of the Material and Mechanical Properties of Atomic Force Microscope Cantilevers with a Plan-View Trapezoidal Geometry

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (13) ◽  
pp. 2604 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashley D. Slattery ◽  
Adam J. Blanch ◽  
Cameron J. Shearer ◽  
Andrew J. Stapleton ◽  
Renee V. Goreham ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Atomic Force Microscope ◽  
Young’S Modulus ◽  
Correction Factor ◽  
Young's Modulus ◽  
Spring Constant ◽  
Beam Equation ◽  
Euler Beam ◽  
Plan View ◽  
Atomic Force

Cantilever devices have found applications in numerous scientific fields and instruments, including the atomic force microscope (AFM), and as sensors to detect a wide range of chemical and biological species. The mechanical properties, in particular, the spring constant of these devices is crucial when quantifying adhesive forces, material properties of surfaces, and in determining deposited mass for sensing applications. A key component in the spring constant of a cantilever is the plan-view shape. In recent years, the trapezoidal plan-view shape has become available since it offers certain advantages to fast-scanning AFM and can improve sensor performance in fluid environments. Euler beam equations relating cantilever stiffness to the cantilever dimensions and Young’s modulus have been proven useful and are used extensively to model cantilever mechanical behaviour and calibrate the spring constant. In this work, we derive a simple correction factor to the Euler beam equation for a beam-shaped cantilever that is applicable to any cantilever with a trapezoidal plan-view shape. This correction factor is based upon previous analytical work and simplifies the application of the previous researchers formula. A correction factor to the spring constant of an AFM cantilever is also required to calculate the torque produced by the tip when it contacts the sample surface, which is also dependent on the plan-view shape. In this work, we also derive a simple expression for the torque for triangular plan-view shaped cantilevers and show that for the current generation of trapezoidal plan-view shaped AFM cantilevers, this will be a good approximation. We shall apply both these correction factors to determine Young’s modulus for a range of trapezoidal-shaped AFM cantilevers, which are specially designed for fast-scanning. These types of AFM probes are much smaller in size when compared to standard AFM probes. In the process of analysing the mechanical properties of these cantilevers, important insights are also gained into their spring constant calibration and dimensional factors that contribute to the variability in their spring constant.

Measurement of mechanical properties of naked cell membranes using atomic force microscope puncture test

Talanta ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 210 ◽  
pp. 120637 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yan Shi ◽  
Mingjun Cai ◽  
Lulu Zhou ◽  
Hongda Wang
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Atomic Force Microscope ◽  
Cell Membranes ◽  
Atomic Force

scholarly journals Friction anisotropy: A unique and intrinsic property of decagonal quasicrystals

2008 ◽  
Vol 23 (5) ◽  
pp. 1488-1493 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeong Young Park ◽  
D.F. Ogletree ◽  
M. Salmeron ◽  
C.J. Jenks ◽  
P.A. Thiel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Oxide Film ◽  
Atomic Force Microscope ◽  
Atomic Structure ◽  
Intrinsic Property ◽  
Friction Anisotropy ◽  
Nanometer Size ◽  
Atomic Force ◽  
Decagonal Quasicrystals ◽  
Pin On Disk

We show that friction anisotropy is an intrinsic property of the atomic structure of Al–Ni–Co decagonal quasicrystals and not only of clean and well-ordered surfaces that can be prepared in vacuum [J.Y. Park et al., Science309, 1354 (2005)]. Friction anisotropy is manifested in both nanometer-size contacts obtained with sharp atomic force microscope tips and macroscopic contacts produced in pin-on-disk tribometers. We show that the friction anisotropy, which is not observed when an amorphous oxide film covers the surface, is recovered when the film is removed due to wear. Equally important is the loss of the friction anisotropy when the quasicrystalline order is destroyed due to cumulative wear. These results reveal the intimate connection between the mechanical properties of these materials and their peculiar atomic structure.

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