All AFM articles
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ResearchAFM images show bond formation in greatest detail yet
Strange ring-shaped sub-atomic images result from Lennard-Jones physisorption–chemisorption energy curve
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AFM captures changing structures of charged molecules
Technique that adds electrons one by one could enable new molecules to be synthesised by atomic manipulation
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Reaching new heights to form a better picture of 3D molecules
Combining two microscopy techniques enables clearer imaging
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Leap forward for molecular computing as DNA executes six-bit algorithms
Computer made from DNA strands can recognise palindromes, copy and sort data, and perform random walks
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Forceful treatment stabilises drug antibody linkages
Ultrasonic energy could modify maleimide–thiol connections in cancer treatments in volume
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Most complex reaction ever triggered by atomic manipulation makes molecular wire
Construction helps shed new light on mechanism of century-old reaction
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First atomic images of mysterious ocean carbon
Atomic force microscopy reveals structures of deep ocean’s organic compounds
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New AFM tip reopens hydrogen bond imaging debate
Putting rigid copper oxide on probe prevents artefacts – but what is it actually measuring?
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Dirty AFM probes mess with microscopy measurements
Proper cleaning of atomic force microscopy cantilever tips called for to rid them of silicone oils
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Graphene transformed into diamond under pressure
Effect unique to bilayer graphene could be exploited to make ultrathin protective coatings
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Stick-up experiment lets scientists 'see' hydrogen atoms
Upright structures offer hard-to-get direct AFM measurements
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Tuning in to AFM
In the first of a new series with an eye on the future we look at how manipulation at the level of atoms will transform chemistry
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Triangulene molecule synthesised after six decades
AFM images reveal peculiar biradical aromatic created by single atom manipulation
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AFM no longer falls flat
Functionalised AFM tip helps researchers see crude oil in a new dimension
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Cutting edge chemistry in 2016
We take a look back at some highlights from last year’s chemical science research
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Prodding molecule causes it to flip between isomers
Switching from one tautomer to another in single molecule achieved using AFM
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Lone atoms reveal van der Waals attraction for the first time
The force between isolated atoms is stronger than expected due to other interactions
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AFM pictures show bond polarity
Atomic force microscopy technique reveals charge distribution within chemical bonds
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AFM takes first step to unravel asphaltene make-up
Understanding complex crude oil molecules will help to model oil reservoirs and enhance recovery
