In Situ Characterization of the Mechanical Behavior of Gecko’s Spatulae by Atomic Force Microscopy

2013 ◽  
Vol 25 ◽  
pp. 101-109 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shuang Yi Liu ◽  
Min Min Tang ◽  
Ai Kah Soh ◽  
Liang Hong
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Behavior ◽  
Hierarchical Level ◽  
Intrinsic Properties ◽  
In Situ Characterization ◽  
Force Microscopy ◽  
Atomic Force ◽  
Theoretical Predictions ◽  
Multi Mode

In-situ characterization of the mechanical behavior of geckos spatula has been carried out in detail using multi-mode AFM system. Combining successful application of a novel AFM mode, i.e. Harmonix microscopy, the more detail elastic properties of spatula is brought to light. The results obtained show the variation of the mechanical properties on the hierarchical level of a seta, even for the different locations, pad and stalk of the spatula. A model, which has been validated using the existing experimental data and phenomena as well as theoretical predictions for geckos adhesion, crawling and self-cleaning of spatulae, is proposed in this paper. Through contrast of adhesive and craw ability of the gecko on the surfaces with different surface roughness, and measurement of the surface adhesive behaviors of Teflon, the most effective adhesion of the gecko is more dependent on the intrinsic properties of the surface which is adhered.

In Situ Characterization of the Mechanical Behavior of Gecko's Spatulae by Atomic Force Microscopy

2013 ◽  
Vol 22 ◽  
pp. 85-93
Author(s):  
Shuang Yi Liu ◽  
Min Min Tang ◽  
Ai Kah Soh ◽  
Liang Hong
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Behavior ◽  
Hierarchical Level ◽  
Intrinsic Properties ◽  
In Situ Characterization ◽  
Force Microscopy ◽  
Atomic Force ◽  
Theoretical Predictions ◽  
Multi Mode

In-situ characterization of the mechanical behavior of geckos spatula has been carried out in detail using multi-mode AFM system. Combining successful application of a novel AFM mode, i.e. Harmonix microscopy, the more detail elastic properties of spatula is brought to light. The results obtained show the variation of the mechanical properties on the hierarchical level of a seta, even for the different locations, pad and stalk of the spatula. A model, which has been validated using the existing experimental data and phenomena as well as theoretical predictions for geckos adhesion, crawling and self-cleaning of spatulae, is proposed in this paper. Through contrast of adhesive and craw ability of the gecko on the surfaces with different surface roughness, and measurement of the surface adhesive behaviors of Teflon, the most effective adhesion of the gecko is more dependent on the intrinsic properties of the surface which is adhered.

Integrated atomic force microscopy and x-ray irradiation for in situ characterization of radiation-induced processes

2021 ◽  
Vol 92 (11) ◽  
pp. 113701
Author(s):  
Shawn L. Riechers ◽  
Nikolai Petrik ◽  
John S. Loring ◽  
Mark K. Murphy ◽  
Carolyn I. Pearce ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Atomic Force Microscopy ◽  
In Situ Characterization ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Force Microscopy ◽  
Atomic Force ◽  
Radiation Induced

scholarly journals Recent Advances on SEM-Based In Situ Multiphysical Characterization of Nanomaterials

Scanning ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Juntian Qu ◽  
Xinyu Liu
Keyword(s):  
Material Characterization ◽  
In Situ Characterization ◽  
Electrical And Optical Properties ◽  
Testing Conditions ◽  
Force Microscopy ◽  
Atomic Force ◽  
Engineering Problems ◽  
Nanomaterial Characterization

Functional nanomaterials possess exceptional mechanical, electrical, and optical properties which have significantly benefited their diverse applications to a variety of scientific and engineering problems. In order to fully understand their characteristics and further guide their synthesis and device application, the multiphysical properties of these nanomaterials need to be characterized accurately and efficiently. Among various experimental tools for nanomaterial characterization, scanning electron microscopy- (SEM-) based platforms provide merits of high imaging resolution, accuracy and stability, well-controlled testing conditions, and the compatibility with other high-resolution material characterization techniques (e.g., atomic force microscopy), thus, various SEM-enabled techniques have been well developed for characterizing the multiphysical properties of nanomaterials. In this review, we summarize existing SEM-based platforms for nanomaterial multiphysical (mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical) in situ characterization, outline critical experimental challenges for nanomaterial optical characterization in SEM, and discuss potential demands of the SEM-based platforms to characterizing multiphysical properties of the nanomaterials.

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