Photothermal AFM-IR offers detailed insights into polymer chemistry, aiding in the identification and quantification of ...

AFM-IR technology provides critical data on polymer compositions and properties, supporting the development of advanced ...

The molecularly imprinted polymer structure and surface morphology were analyzed by FTIR spectroscopy, SEM and AFM. Validation of the proposed sensor with oregano essential oil samples has been ...

Among these, Young's modulus is a key mechanical property, as it quantifies a material’s stiffness or rigidity.1 Temperature fluctuations can have a significant impact on the mechanical behavior of ...

Our study not only broadens the application of polymer crystals, but also provides a theoretical basis and experimental guidance for the in vitro regulation of MSCs, and makes the tissue engineering ...

Quartz Crystal Microbalance (QCM) with dissipation and Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) are two characterization techniques that allow describing processes taking place at solid-liquid interfaces. Both ...

Polymer liquid crystal composites (PLCCs) with controlled microstructures have several applications in nanotechnology and biology. We, herein, present the design, fabrication, and morphology of ...

Advanced Atomic Force Microscopy in Polymer Science Atomic force microscopy (AFM) utilizes atomically-sharp probes for sample surface scanning.

Polymers are materials composed of repeated chains of molecules. Both natural and synthetic polymers possess many important properties that are influenced by the conformation and composition of ...

Prof Otsuka explains the significance of this finding, "The direct visualization of polymer crystallization offers unprecedented insight into crystal growth processes." Indeed, this method enables ...