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In this phase image, the lower right nanoparticle clearly shows the pentagonal shape. The ability to distinguish the shape of such a small nanoparticle despite significant convolution effect is quite an impressive result. Click to see additional 600×600nm topography and phase images of this nanoparticle as well as 300×300nm images. |
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AIST-NT’s AFM provides clear advantages in nanoparticle imaging compared to SEM. Nanoparticles sized from 30 to 150 nm can be imaged without disturbing their position on the substrate.
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AIST-NT presents the new achievement in fast scanning technology using the combination of SmartSPM™ scanner, NanoWorld ArrowTM UHF (ultra high frequency) silicon probe and AIST-NT’s MagicScan™ technology.
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Two different types of the molecular arrangement of trimesic acid deposited on HOPG are clearly seen: linear lamellae and hexagonal packing. The true molecular resolution in ambient conditions has been practically achieved.
