Plasma-polymerized fluorocarbon Ag–Cu nanocomposites: Nanostructure optimization for superior SERS sensitivity by Joonhyuk Lee, Sung Hyun Kim, Seok-Kyun Son, Sang-Jin Lee

“…SERS measurements using rhodamine 6G demonstrated an enhancement factor (EF) of up to 108, further supported by finite-difference time-domain simulations based on nanostructures characterized by atomic force microscopy. We applied the prepared CAP thin films to contaminated surfaces and assessed their ability to enhance Raman signals for point-of-care detection. …”
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SEM and AFM Studies of Two-Phase Magnetic Alkali Borosilicate Glasses by N. Andreeva, M. Tomkovich, A. Naberezhnov, B. Nacke, A. Filimonov, O. Alekseeva, P. Vanina, V. Nizhankovskii

“…The magnetic properties of these agglomerates have been confirmed by magnetic force microscopy. Atomic force microscopy had shown that in these samples two different morphological structures, drop-like and dendrite net, are formed. …”
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Isolation and Characterization of Nanofibrillar Cellulose from Agave tequilana Weber Bagasse by Hasbleidy Palacios Hinestroza, Javier A. Hernández Diaz, Marianelly Esquivel Alfaro, Guillermo Toriz, Orlando J. Rojas, Belkis C. Sulbarán-Rangel

“…The images from the atomic force microscopy helped for the observation of the degree of fibrillation in the cellulose, and with the software ImageJ, the average diameter of the nanofibers was determined to be 75 ± 5 nm with a relatively uniform length of 1.0–1.2 μm. …”
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Characterization of thermo-responsive shape memory bio-based thermoplastic polyurethane (SMTPU) for 3D/4D printing applications by Yang Sook Jung, Jaehyeung Park, Sunhee Lee, Eun Joo Shin

“…The resulting SMTPU, which contains bio-polyol in the soft segment, along with a chain extender and isocyanate (4,4-methylene diphenyl diisocyanate, MDI), demonstrates excellent shape recoverability even after significant deformation. Atomic force microscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and X-ray diffraction were employed to analyze hydrogen bonding, microphase separation, and crystallinity, providing insights into the interactions between hard segments (HSs) and soft segments (SSs), an extent of phase separation, and a proportion of hydrogen-bonded urethane groups. …”
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Structural, Morphological, and Electron Transport Studies of Annealing Dependent In2O3 Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell by S. Mahalingam, H. Abdullah, S. Shaari, A. Muchtar, I. Asshari

“…The structural and morphological characteristics of In2O3 thin films were studied via XRD patterns, atomic force microscopy (AFM), field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), EDX sampling, and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). …”
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Performance Enhancement of Indium Zinc Oxide Thin-Film Transistors Through Process Optimizations by Mingjun Zhang, Jinyang Huang, Zihan Wang, Paramasivam Balasubramanian, Yan Yan, Ye Zhou, Su-Ting Han, Lei Lu, Meng Zhang

“…The interface quality and the Vo are two key factors influencing the device performance and reliability, confirmed by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and atomic force microscopy analysis.…”
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Aggregation Behavior of Some Asymmetric Porphyrins versus Basic Biological Tests Response by Radu Socoteanu, Mihai Anastasescu, Anabela Oliveira, Gianina Dobrescu, Rica Boscencu, Carolina Constantin

“…Fractal analysis of free bases porphyrins was computed on atomic force microscopy (AFM) micrographs using two different methods: the correlation function method and the variable length scale method. …”
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Investigation of Structural and Optical Properties of ZnO Thin Films Grown on Different Substrates by Mist-CVD Enhanced with Ozone Gas Produced by Corona Discharge Plasma by Ece Kutlu-Narin, Polat Narin, Sefer Bora Lisesivdin, Beyza Sarikavak-Lisesivdin

“…The surface morphologies of the thin films are studied with atomic force microscopy (AFM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) measurements. …”
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Fabrication and Characterization of Regenerated Cellulose Films Using Different Ionic Liquids by Jin-Hui Pang, Xin Liu, Miao Wu, Yu-Ying Wu, Xue-Ming Zhang, Run-Cang Sun

“…The results of morphology from scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM) showed that all the cellulose films possessed smooth, highly uniform, and dense surface. …”
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Fabrication of Ag:TiO2 Nanocomposite Thin Films by Sol-Gel Followed by Electron Beam Physical Vapour Deposition Technique by Manish Kumar, Krishna Kumar Parashar, Sushil Kumar Tandi, Tanuj Kumar, D. C. Agarwal, Abhishek Pathak

“…Microstructure, surface, and plasmonic properties of nanocomposite films were studied using glancing angle X-ray diffractometer, atomic force microscopy, field emission secondary electron microscopy, and UV-Vis spectroscopy. …”
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Manipulation of MWCNT Concentration in MWCNT/TiO2 Nanocomposite Thin Films for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell by Huda Abdullah, Mohd Zikri Razali, Sahbudin Shaari, Mohd Raihan Taha

“…In this method, it has been performed under various acid treatments MWCNT concentration level at (a) 0.00 g, (b) 0.01 g, (c) 0.02 g, and (d) 0.03 g. Atomic force microscopy (AFM) was used to study surface roughness of the MWCNT/TiO2 thin films. …”
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Fretting behavior of piston ring-cylinder liner components of a diesel engine running on TiO2 nanolubricant by Ali Can Yılmaz

“…Scanning electron microscopy analysis was conducted to observe morphology of the nanoparticle and to analyze the surface structure of the samples before and after the abrasion tests. Atomic force microscopy analysis was done to obtain the 3D images of the worn surfaces and to make a comprehensive comparison of tribological performance between engine lubricant and nanolubricant. …”
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Mechanisms of RCD-1 pore formation and membrane bending by Keli Ren, James Daniel Farrell, Yueyue Li, Xinrui Guo, Ruipei Xie, Xin Liu, Qiaozhen Kang, Qihui Fan, Fangfu Ye, Jingjin Ding, Fang Jiao

“…Here, we demonstrate that RCD-1 binds acidic lipid membranes, forms pores, and induces membrane bending. Using atomic force microscopy (AFM) and AlphaFold, we show that RCD-1-1 and RCD-1-2 form heterodimers that further self-assemble into ~14.5 nm-wide transmembrane pores (~10 heterodimers). …”
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Bone Response to Surface-Modified Titanium Implants: Studies on the Early Tissue Response to Implants with Different Surface Characteristics by C. Larsson Wexell, P. Thomsen, B.-O. Aronsson, P. Tengvall, M. Rodahl, J. Lausmaa, B. Kasemo, L. E. Ericson

“…Scanning Auger Electron Spectroscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy, and Atomic Force Microscopy revealed no significant differences in oxide thickness or surface roughness parameters, but differences in the surface chemical composition and apparent topography were observed. …”
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Improving of Surface Quality of Metal Reflector Mirrors Machined by Single Point Diamond Turning by G. A. Gusakov, G. V. Sharonov

“…The quality control of the surface treatment of the manufactured reflector mirrors was carried out by atomic force microscopy. The reflectivity and radiation resistance of these samples were also investigated.It is shown that an important problem in the manufacture of optical elements from aluminum alloys is the inhomogeneity of the structure of the initial material, associated with the presence of intermetallic inclusions. …”
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Effect of Silicone Oil on Dispersion and Low-Temperature Fracture Performance of Crumb Rubber Asphalt by Nonde Lushinga, Liping Cao, Zejiao Dong

“…In addition, fluorescence microscopy (FM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), and Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) experiments were also conducted. …”
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Surface Modification by Combination of Dip-Pen Nanolithography and Soft Lithography for Reduction of Bacterial Adhesion by Santiago Arango-Santander, Alejandro Pelaez-Vargas, Sidónio C. Freitas, Claudia García

“…Optical microscopy and atomic force microscopy (AFM) were used to characterize the patterns. …”
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Silver Nanoparticles in PEDOT:PSS Layer for Polymer Solar Cell Application by Agnieszka Iwan, Bartosz Boharewicz, Igor Tazbir, Andrzej Sikora, Beata Zboromirska-Wnukiewicz

“…Ag nanoparticles were investigated by UV-vis, atomic force microscopy (AFM), and dynamic light scattering (DLS) methods. …”
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Measurement of wettability and surface roughness for metrology and quality control in microfluidics by Daugbjerg Thomas Schrøder, Crouzier Loïc, Delvallée Alexandra, Ogheard Florestan, Pecnik Christina, Romieu Kevin, Saraiva Fernanda, Batista Elsa

“…To quantify surface roughness, atomic force microscopy and stylus profilometry measured area roughness parameter and profile roughness parameter for four samples of microfluidic surfaces. …”
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Photoluminescence Response in Carbon Films Deposited by Pulsed Laser Deposition onto GaAs Substrates at Low Vacuum by F. Caballero-Briones, G. Santana, T. Flores, L. Ponce

“…Films were characterized by optical microscopy, atomic force microscopy, laser induced breakdown spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, and photoluminescence spectroscopy. …”
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