All AFM articles
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FeatureManipulation of matter at the atomic level
In the first in our series looking at chemistry’s holy grails from 25 years ago we examine how matter can now be controlled at its most basic level
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AFM 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
