Atomic force microscopy reveals three distinct dynamic states in individual polymer chain segments on surfaces, challenging ...

The equal channel angular extrusion (ECAE) process has emerged as a versatile technique to enhance the microstructure and mechanical properties of polymers. Through severe plastic deformation, ECAE ...

Researchers have used tip-scan high-speed atomic force microscopy combined with an optical microscope to observe light-induced deformation of azo-polymer films. The process could be followed in real ...

Within tissues, cells are embedded in complex, three-dimensional structures known as the extracellular matrix. Their biomechanical interactions play a crucial role in numerous biological processes.

In a recent article in Materials, US researchers investigated the impact of water-soluble polymers on the rheology and microstructure of polymer-modified geopolymer glass ceramics. The incorporation ...

Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) has become a vital tool in materials science, allowing researchers and engineers to explore the intricate structure and surface features of various materials, ...

(Nanowerk News) Expanding our scientific understanding often comes down to getting as close a look as possible at what is happening. Now researchers from Japan have observed the nanoscale behavior of ...

Researchers from Osaka University combine high-speed atomic force microscopy with a laser light source for real-time observation of azo-polymer films Osaka, Japan – Expanding our scientific ...