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Afm In Liquid: A High Sensitivity Study On Biological Membranes, Michael J. Higgins, Takeshi Fukuma, Suzi P. Jarvis

Faculty of Science - Papers (Archive)

Frequency Modulation AFM (FM-AFM) is commonly operated in ultra-high vacuum, though its inception in liquids for biological samples is relatively new. Here, we highlight the ability of FM-AFM to perform molecular resolution imaging of biomembrane surfaces and to detect individual layers of structured water at similar membrane interfaces. These studies highlight the potential of FM-AFM for studying model membranes and lipid raft systems on the molecular scale.