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Abstract
Since its inception in 1986, the field of atomic force microscopy (AFM) has enabled surface analysis and characterisation with unparalleled resolution in a wide variety of environments. However, the technique is limited by very low sample throughput and temporal resolution making it impractical for materials science research on macro sized or time evolving samples such as the bservation
of corrosion. The potential of AFM sparked intense efforts to overcome these limitations shortly after its invention, and has led to the development of high-speed atomic force microscopes (HSAFMs). Within the last 5 years the technology underpinning these instruments has matured to the point where routine imaging can achieve megapixels per second over scan areas of square millimetres, removing the limitations from AFM for industrial scale materials characterisation. This review explains the technology and looks to the future use of HS-AFMs in materials science.
of corrosion. The potential of AFM sparked intense efforts to overcome these limitations shortly after its invention, and has led to the development of high-speed atomic force microscopes (HSAFMs). Within the last 5 years the technology underpinning these instruments has matured to the point where routine imaging can achieve megapixels per second over scan areas of square millimetres, removing the limitations from AFM for industrial scale materials characterisation. This review explains the technology and looks to the future use of HS-AFMs in materials science.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 473-494 |
Number of pages | 23 |
Journal | International Materials Reviews |
Volume | 61 |
Issue number | 8 |
Early online date | 14 Jun 2016 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 16 Nov 2016 |
Keywords
- atomic force microscope
- High-speed atomic force microscopy
- high-speed AFM
- Material analysis
- Review
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