Photothermal AFM-IR

Infrared Nanopolarimetry

Selected Applications:
  • Polymer films (DOI: 10.1002/adpr.202300212)
  • Molecular assemblies (DOI: 10.1021/acsmacrolett.7b00147)
  • Extraterrestrial materials (DOI: 10.1021/acsearthspacechem.5c00124)
  • Functionalized graphene (DOI: 10.1002/appl.202200054)
  • Nanofibers (DOI: 10.1016/j.mne.2022.100116)
Infrared Nanopolarimetry

Analytic possibilities for studies of (anisotropic) nanoscale structural and infrared properties for polymer, plasmonic, and polaritonic films, as well as aggregates of large molecules and proteins minerals and functionalized 2D materials (graphene).

Methods

IR Spectroscopy, Thin film analysis, Polarimetry, IR Mikroskopie, AFM

The instrument can be used

in cooperation with the organisational unit

Laboratories

Labor Raum 123 Gebäude 19.2

Sample types

Crystal, Multilayer/Film

Spectral range
Short description 900 - 1800 wavenumbers
Usage
Building/room 19.2 / 123
Location Adlershof
Additional information Photothermal measurement
in contact mode.
Purging with dry air.
Box for sample storage is available.
Instrument parameter

For more details and current status of the Instrument please contact the Instrument Scientist.