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This study introduces an Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) method to measure liquid rheology in nanoscale gaps. The technique simultaneously captures solvation and viscoelastic forces, enabling detailed analysis of confined fluids.

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Area of Science:

  • Nanoscience
  • Rheology
  • Surface Science

Background:

  • Understanding liquid behavior at the nanoscale is crucial for various applications.
  • Conventional methods struggle to probe confined liquid rheology with high resolution.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate an Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) based method for investigating liquid rheological properties.
  • To enable simultaneous measurement of normal solvation and lateral viscoelastic forces in confined geometries.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing a conventional AFM cantilever sheared parallel to a substrate in liquid.
  • Employing a lock-in amplifier for precise control and measurement during tip approach and retraction.
  • Implementing a new calibration method to correct for piezo drift and enhance distance accuracy.
  • Monitoring phase lag to derive frequency-dependent viscoelastic properties.

Main Results:

  • Simultaneous measurement of normal solvation and lateral viscoelastic forces with sub-nanometer vertical resolution.
  • Accurate determination of tip-substrate distance through advanced calibration.
  • Derivation of frequency-dependent viscoelastic properties of confined liquids.
  • Demonstration of the technique on octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane and water interfaces with mica and graphite.

Conclusions:

  • The presented AFM method offers a robust approach for characterizing confined liquid rheology.
  • The technique provides valuable insights into liquid-solid interactions at the nanoscale.
  • This method is applicable to diverse liquid-solid interfaces for fundamental research and material science.