AFM imaging of molecular spin-state changes through quantitative thermomechanical measurements

Adv Mater. 2014 May;26(18):2889-93. doi: 10.1002/adma.201305539. Epub 2014 Feb 8.

Abstract

Quantitative atomic force microscopy is used in conjunction with microwire heaters for high-resolution imaging of the Young's modulus changes across the spin-state transition. When going from the high spin to the low spin state, a significant stiffening is observed.

Keywords: atomic force microscopy; microwire heaters; nanomechanical properties; spin crossover; thin films.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't