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Area of Science:

  • Physics
  • Materials Science
  • Nanotechnology

Background:

  • Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) is crucial for nanoscale measurements.
  • Accurate force calibration of AFM microcantilevers is essential for reliable data acquisition.
  • Heavy fluid loading presents unique challenges for microcantilever calibration.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a novel method for force calibration of rectangular AFM microcantilevers under heavy fluid loading conditions.
  • To compare the accuracy of the new method with existing calibration techniques (Sader's method, thermal noise method) in air and water.
  • To assess the impact of microcantilever aspect ratio on the accuracy of the proposed fluid loading model.

Main Methods:

  • Theoretical modeling of microcantilever thermal response incorporating fluid-structure interaction and the fluctuation-dissipation theorem.
  • Curve fitting the theoretical model to measured thermal response data in de-ionized water.
  • Utilizing a cost function to minimize differences between the model and experimental data under heavy fluid loading constraints.
  • Comparative calibration using Sader's method in air and the thermal noise method in air and water.

Main Results:

  • The new method provides accurate force calibration for AFM microcantilevers in water.
  • Maximum difference of 9.4% was observed when comparing the new method in water to Sader's method in air for eight cantilevers.
  • Cantilevers violating the aspect ratio assumption of the fluid loading model showed higher discrepancies (up to 17.8%).

Conclusions:

  • The developed method offers a reliable approach for force calibration of AFM microcantilevers in fluid environments.
  • The findings highlight the importance of considering fluid loading effects for accurate AFM measurements.
  • The study provides valuable insights into the limitations and applicability of current calibration methods under specific experimental conditions.