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    • Nanotechnology
    • Materials Science
    • Biophysics

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    • Atomic force microscopy (AFM) is a powerful technique for high-resolution surface imaging.
    • AFM is applicable across various scientific disciplines, including materials science and biology.
    • The technique can operate in diverse environments, including liquids, making it suitable for biological samples.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the utility of AFM in determining mechanical and structural properties of surface-adsorbed specimens.
    • To emphasize AFM's role in nanoscale biological investigations.
    • To underscore the importance of nanoscale mechanical property analysis for understanding biomolecular machines.

    Main Methods:

    • High-resolution topographical imaging using AFM.
    • Determination of mechanical and structural properties of nanoscale samples.
    • Application of AFM in ambient air, ultrahigh vacuum, and liquid environments.

    Main Results:

    • AFM enables visualization and manipulation of individual biomolecules at the nanoscale.
    • Mechanical property studies of biomolecular aggregates provide data for mechanochemical models.
    • AFM complements bulk experimental data by offering single-particle insights.

    Conclusions:

    • AFM is an indispensable tool for nanoscale characterization in diverse scientific fields.
    • The technique facilitates fundamental biological insights through the study of biomolecules.
    • Nanoscale mechanical analysis using AFM is vital for advancing the understanding of biomolecular machines.