Application of non-contact scanning force microscopy to the study of water adsorption on graphite, gold and mica

被引:43
作者
Luna, M [1 ]
Colchero, J [1 ]
Gil, A [1 ]
Gómez-Herrero, J [1 ]
Baró, AM [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Autonoma Madrid, Dpto Fis Mat Condensada, Lab Nuevas Microscopias, E-28049 Madrid, Spain
关键词
scanning force microscopy; non-contact scanning force microscopy; vapor-liquid-solid interface; liquid films; wetting; graphite; mica; gold; water;
D O I
10.1016/S0169-4332(99)00556-5
中图分类号
O64 [物理化学(理论化学)、化学物理学];
学科分类号
070304 ; 081704 ;
摘要
The tip of an oscillating cantilever experiences a strong variation of energy dissipation with the distance just before contacting the surface. This allows scanning force microscopy (SFM) imaging in non-contact mode with high resolution. The potential of this mode is demonstrated by the study of an extremely soft and easily detachable sample such as water adsorbed on graphite, gold and mica substrates. Flat layers of water, ranging in height from molecular dimensions to several bilayers, are observed on the different surfaces studied. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.
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页码:393 / 397
页数:5
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