The atomic force microscope (AFM) is not only a tool to image the topography of solid
surfaces at high resolution. It can also be used to measure force-versus-distance curves …

In this review, we provide an organized summary of the theoretical and computational
results that are available for polymers subject to spatial or topological constraints. Because …

Single molecule force spectroscopy (SMFS) allows investigation of intramolecular or
intermolecular interactions of macromolecules, thus potentially opening a new horizon for …

High-tap-density silicon nanomaterials are highly desirable as anodes for lithium ion
batteries, due to their small surface area and minimum first-cycle loss. However, this material …

Adhesion between solid materials results from intermolecular interactions. The fracture
resistance of an adhesive joint is, however, determined jointly by the mechanical …

The mechanical properties of single poly (vinyl alcohol)(PVA) and poly (vinyl acetate)(PVAc)
molecules under different solvent conditions were investigated using a new atomic force …

Intrinsically disordered proteins participate in important protein–protein and protein–nucleic
acid interactions and control cellular phenotypes through their prominence as dynamic …

Shewanella oneidensis MR-1 is purported to express outer membrane cytochromes (eg,
MtrC and OmcA) that transfer electrons directly to Fe (III) in a mineral during anaerobic …

This contribution reviews selected mechanical experiments on individual flexible
macromolecules using single‐molecule force spectroscopy (SMFS) based on atomic force …

While elastic properties of nanoconfined polymer films have been recognized to show
departures from bulk behavior, a careful understanding of the origins of mechanical size …