ReviewSmall methods2025
Atomic Force Microscopy for Cross-Disciplinary Materials Research.
Review in Small methods, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.
What it found
Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.
The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.
The trial behind it
Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.
Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.
Who cites it
4 citing papers in PubMed.
- Reliable characterization of polymer electrolytes for next-generation energy storage: misinterpretations, challenges, and methodological solutions.RSC advances · 2026Review
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- Atomic Force Microscopy Based Single Molecule Recognition: Deciphering Biological Interactions at the Nanoscale.Journal of molecular recognition : JMR · 2026Review
- Atomic Force Microscopy for Cross-Disciplinary Materials Research.Small methods · 2025Review
Corrections and comments
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Authors and funding
8 authors.
Funding
Abstract
While microscopy remains the primary method for verifying material structures, recent technological advancements have both enabled and necessitated the analysis of ever-finer details. Unlike scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM) provides unique capabilities beyond visualization, mapping surface properties through precisely controlled physical interactions between the probe and sample. In materials research specifically, AFM has become indispensable for characterizing mechanical, electrical, chemical, and magnetic properties at the nanoscale with exceptional spatial resolution. With ongoing technological progress and the expansion of specialized imaging modes, AFM enables cross-disciplinary collaboration across various materials science domains, from electronic materials to energy storage systems. However, its effective implementation is often challenged by the technical complexity and varied domain expertise among collaborators. This review examines critical considerations in AFM-based research, from experimental protocols to quantitative data analysis. Validated approaches for measurement optimization are presented to ensure reproducibility and support successful cross-disciplinary AFM implementation. The review includes detailed implementation guidance for advanced AFM methodologies and comprehensive case studies spanning diverse material systems. By providing theoretical foundations and practical guidance, this review aims to facilitate more effective collaboration across disciplines, ultimately advancing the use of AFM in complex, multi-faceted research.
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