Molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) is commonly used as a dry lubricant due to its enhanced performance in the absence of oxygen and its elevated temperature stability,… Read More »A comparative nanotribological investigation on amorphous and polycrystalline forms of MoS2
Single-entity electrochemistry (SEE) is an emerging area of research that aims at evaluating the electrochemical response of materials at the micro- and nanoscale. * Several… Read More »Carbon Thin-Film Electrodes as High-Performing Substrates for Correlative Single Entity Electrochemistry
Mechanical forces are key regulators of cellular behavior and function, affecting many fundamental biological processes such as cell migration, embryogenesis, immunological responses, and pathological states.… Read More »Deformable microlaser force sensing
Morphogenesis requires embryonic cells to generate forces and perform mechanical work to shape their tissues. Incorrect functioning of these force fields can lead to congenital… Read More »Quantifying mechanical forces during vertebrate morphogenesis
We are celebrating tomorrow’s Swiss National Holiday courtesy of Basel University with the Smallest Swiss Cross – Made of 20 Single Atoms ( a NANOSENSORS… Read More »Happy Swiss National Holiday 2024 with Smallest Swiss Cross
Ice plays a crucial role in our environment, with natural ice formations, such as glaciers, permafrost, river ice, and snow, strongly influencing the temperature, humidity,… Read More »The interface between ice and alcohols analyzed by atomic force microscopy
Magnetically responsive materials are highly valuable for biological and medical uses because the magnetic field is non-invasive, radiation-free, and safe for humans.* DNA and some… Read More »Magnetic control of self-assembly and disassembly in organic materials