Infrared (IR) spectroscopy is a broadly applicable, composition sensitive analytical
technique. By leveraging the high spatial resolution of atomic force microscopy (AFM), the …

Midinfrared photothermal (MIP) microscopy, also called optical photothermal infrared (O-
PTIR) microscopy, is an emerging tool for bond-selective chemical imaging of living …

Far-field chemical microscopy providing molecular electronic or vibrational fingerprint
information opens a new window for the study of three-dimensional biological, material, and …

Photothermal induced resonance (PTIR), also known as AFM-IR, enables nanoscale
infrared (IR) imaging and spectroscopy by using the tip of an atomic force microscope to …

Metal soaps, the organic salts resulting from the interaction of fatty acids and metal cations,
arouse interest in the scientific field because of their versatility in a great range of chemical …

Photothermal induced resonance (PTIR), an atomic force microscopy (AFM) analogue of IR
spectroscopy also known as AFM-IR, is capable of nanoscale lateral resolution and finds …

The modular synthesis approach for assembling inorganic nodes and organic multidentate
linkers into reticular solids enables rational engineering in porous materials known as metal …

Cultural heritage artifacts present a distinct set of challenges when it comes to characterizing
the material composition of extracted samples. Whatever samples are removed must be …

Control over the local chemical composition and spatial heterogeneities in nanomaterials
provides a means to impart new functions and to tailor their properties in many applications …

There is a considerable interest in developing new analytical tools to fight the illicit trafficking
of heritage goods and particularly of easel paintings, whose high market values attract an …