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Title: Quantitative characterization of nanoadhesion by dynamic force spectroscopy. Author: Ptak A, Kappl M, Moreno-Flores S, Gojzewski H, Butt HJ. Journal: Langmuir; 2009 Jan 06; 25(1):256-61. PubMed ID: 19053639. Abstract: We present a method for the characterization of adhesive bonds formed in nanocontacts. Using a modified atomic force microscope, the nanoadhesion between a silicon nitride tip and a self-assembled monolayer of 1-nonanethiol on gold(111) was measured at different loading rates. Adhesion force-versus-loading rate curves could be fitted with two logarithmic terms, indicating a two step (two energy barrier) process. The application of the Bell-Evans model and classical contact mechanics allows the extraction of quantitative information about the effective adhesion potential and characterization of the different components contributing to nanoadhesion.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]