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Covalent Attachment of Single Molecules for AFM-based Force Spectroscopy
Published on: March 16, 2020
The interface between ice and alcohols analyzed by atomic force microscopy
Ryo Yanagisawa1, Tadashi Ueda2, Kei-Ichi Nakamoto2
1Department of Chemistry, School of Science, Kobe University, Nada-ku, Kobe 657-8501, Japan.
Abstract:
This study investigates the interface between ice and organic solvents using atomic force microscopy (AFM). Atomically flat ice surfaces were prepared and observed by AFM in 1-octanol, 1-hexanol, and 1-butanol. The results show differences in surface roughness influenced by the interaction of ice and alcohols. Young's modulus of ice was analyzed by force curve measurements, providing valuable insights into the properties of ice in liquid environments. The results showed the characteristics of the ice surface in different solvents, suggesting potential applications in understanding surface and interface phenomena associated with ice under realistic conditions.
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