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Novel paradigm in AFM probe fabrication: Broadened range of stiffness, materials, and tip shapes.
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Tribology International . Feb2023, Vol. 180, pN.PAG-N.PAG. 1p. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Atomic force microscopes could be used in wide range of nanotribology experiments but probes available on the market are only made of silicon or silicon nitride with a stiffness in the range of 0.01–100 N/m, which significantly limits the possible research. We strive to solve this problem by designing all-metal probes. The proposed fabrication method is characterised by the use of a copper substrate and electrodeposition in a mould prepared by indentation and photolithography. Prototype probes fabricated with this method were made of nickel with a stiffness of 20 N/m and 2800 N/m and were used for topography and friction measurements. Both the method and all-metal probes showed flexibility and great potential, especially in the field of nano/microtribology. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0301679X
- Volume :
- 180
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Tribology International
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 161879458
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.triboint.2023.108308