Atomic Force Microscope for Nanostructured Two-Dimensional Materials and Beyond

用于纳米结构二维材料及其他材料的原子力显微镜

• 批准号: RTI-2023-00071
• 负责人: Kaur, Jasneet
• 金额: $ 10.6万
• 依托单位: Brock University
• 依托单位国家: 加拿大
• 项目类别: Research Tools and Instruments
• 财政年份: 2022
• 资助国家: 加拿大
• 起止时间: 2022-01-01 至 2023-12-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/ase-oro/Details-Detailles_eng.asp?id=762503
• 关键词: Atomic; Force; Microscope; Nanostructured; Two

Atomic force microscopy (AFM) is a powerful tool for high-resolution imaging of nanostructured sample surfaces and for investigating materials' properties at the atomic level. It allows three-dimensional characterization of nanomaterials with sub-nanometer resolution. Various types of materials can be analyzed by AFM, from nanostructured to thin films and from two-dimensional (2D) materials to bulk materials. AFM plays a key role over electron microscopy, specifically to study how unique properties of low-dimensional materials under controlled environment correlate with their structural parameters. This application is a request for funds for purchasing a new AFM system for supporting research programs in materials science, nanotechnology, biophysics, and clean energy technologies at Brock University. Considering the research objectives of the applicants for studying different types of materials including nanostructured 2D materials, thin films, quantum materials, and biological membranes, it is urgently required to establish AFM facility at Brock. The principal applicant, J. Kaur's research program is in the emerging fields of nanostructured 2D materials and clean energy storage technologies which is funded through an NSERC Discovery grant. She will use the requested instrument to study the structures of surface-engineered 2D materials, electrolyte membranes and electrodes for solid-state energy devices. Co-applicant, M. Reedyk will use this instrument to characterize magnetic, optical, and multifunctional materials. Co-applicant, T. Harroun's biophysics research program would utilize the AFM to study structural properties of DNA and proteins. These research programs have supported numerous highly qualified personnel (HQP) in the last five years who have had the opportunity to publish results in high impact journals and conference publications. In addition, the AFM system will be accessible to all the members of the Faculty of Mathematics and Science at Brock University. We wish to purchase the MFP-3D Origin+ AFM system from Oxford Instruments Asylum Research because it offers high-resolution imaging with a full range of imaging modes and accessories at affordable price, as compared to Bruker. Its high performance and extensive capabilities allow a range of characterization modes (nanomechanical, magnetic and electrochemical) for a wide variety of samples, including soft biological materials and hard materials which makes it the most suitable choice. We intend to train 15-20 HQP each year on this equipment for pursuing their research goals. AFM is a foundational technique for materials characterization. It will be highly beneficial for HQP to get hands-on training on this instrument as it will not only advance their technical skills but also enhance their employability in industry and academia. The MFP-3D Origin+ AFM system from Oxford Instruments is essential for our collective research programs and for the timely completion of HQP training.

原子力显微镜 (AFM) 是一种强大的工具，可用于纳米结构样品表面的高分辨率成像以及在原子水平上研究材料的特性。它允许以亚纳米分辨率对纳米材料进行三维表征。 AFM 可以分析各种类型的材料，从纳米结构到薄膜，从二维 (2D) 材料到块体材料。 AFM 在电子显微镜方面发挥着关键作用，特别是研究受控环境下低维材料的独特性质与其结构参数的关系。此申请是购买新 AFM 系统的资金请求，用于支持布鲁克大学材料科学、纳米技术、生物物理学和清洁能源技术的研究项目。考虑到申请人研究纳米结构二维材料、薄膜、量子材料和生物膜等不同类型材料的研究目标，迫切需要在布罗克建立AFM设施。主要申请人 J. Kaur 的研究项目属于纳米结构二维材料和清洁能源存储技术的新兴领域，该项目由 NSERC 发现拨款资助。她将使用所需的仪器来研究固态能源设备的表面工程二维材料、电解质膜和电极的结构。共同申请人 M. Reedyk 将使用该仪器来表征磁性、光学和多功能材料。共同申请人 T. Harroun 的生物物理学研究项目将利用 AFM 来研究 DNA 和蛋白质的结构特性。这些研究项目在过去五年中为众多高素质人员（HQP）提供了支持，他们有机会在高影响力期刊和会议出版物上发表研究成果。此外，布鲁克大学数学与科学学院的所有成员都可以使用 AFM 系统。我们希望购买牛津仪器 Asylum Research 的 MFP-3D Origin+ AFM 系统，因为与布鲁克相比，它以实惠的价格提供高分辨率成像，具有全方位的成像模式和配件。其高性能和广泛的功能允许对各种样品（包括软生物材料和硬材料）进行一系列表征模式（纳米机械、磁性和电化学），这使其成为最合适的选择。我们打算每年使用该设备培训 15-20 名 HQP，以实现他们的研究目标。 AFM 是材料表征的基础技术。对于 HQP 来说，获得有关该仪器的实践培训将非常有益，因为这不仅可以提高他们的技术技能，还可以提高他们在工业界和学术界的就业能力。牛津仪器的 MFP-3D Origin+ AFM 系统对于我们的集体研究计划和及时完成 HQP 培训至关重要。