Atomic Force Microscopy for Energy Research

<p>Atomic force microscopy (AFM) can be used to analyze and measure the physical properties of all kinds of materials at nanoscale in the atmosphere, liquid phase, and ultra-high vacuum environment. It has become an important tool for nanoscience research. In this book, the basic principles of functional AFM techniques and their applications in energy materials—such as lithium-ion batteries, solar cells, and other energy-related materials—are addressed.</p><p></p><b><p>FEATURES</p></b><p></p><ul><p><li>First book to focus on application of AFM for energy research</li><p></p><p><li>Details the use of advanced AFM and addresses many types of functional AFM tools</li><p></p><p><li>Enables readers to operate an AFM instrument successfully and to understand the data obtained</li><p></p><p><li>Covers new achievements in AFM instruments, including electrochemical strain microscopy, and how AFM is being combined with other new methods such as infrared (IR) spectroscopy</li><p></p></p></p></p></p></ul><p></p><p>With its substantial content and logical structure, <b>Atomic Force Microscopy for Energy Research</b> is a valuable reference for researchers in materials science, chemistry, and physics who are working with AFM or planning to use it in their own fields of research, especially energy research.</p>