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PiFM Applications
Agreement Between PiFM and Conventional IR Spectra
PiFM spectra generally replicate conventional IR spectra recorded from bulk samples, shown in this example of polyethersulfone (PES).
Distinguishing Subtle Chemical Variants in Asphalt
The chemical mapping capability of PiFM is demonstrated in an asphalt sample containing multiple related…
Hexagonal Boron Nitride Optical Nano-dipole Antennae
PiFM captures ultra-confined resonances and local field enhancement in hexagonal boron nitride optical nano-dipole antennae.
Soap Formation in National Gallery Oil Painting
PiFM imaged the soap cross-section of a National Gallery sample to expose different chemical components found in a tiny piece of an oil painting. The formation of soap aggregates is of growing concern to art conservation and restoration, especially in traditional 15th to 20th century oil paintings.
Single Self-assembled Icosahedral Protein Cage
Self-assembling proteins hold significant potential as building blocks for “smart” biomaterials, offering remarkable control over…
Nature Communications Publishes PiFM Image of Polymer Solar Cell (PSC)
A new PiFM application paper showing FTIR spectra, PiFM and PiFM+topography images of a polymer solar cell…
Presenting Video Shorts from the Applications Lab
Episode 1: Nanoscale Silicon Strain Measurements – Silicon Oxide Stress Measurements. Photo-induced Force Microscopy –…
Silicon Strain in Semiconductor Devices
Carrier mobility enhancement through local strain in silicon is a means of improving transistor performance.…
Nanochemical Mapping of Lithium Platelets
Rechargeable lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries continue to be the most prevalent form of electrical energy storage…