Simultaneous detection of force and tunneling current in electrolyte solution by using qPlus sensor

We have developed a sensor for simultaneous measurement of atomic force microscopy (AFM) and scanning tunneling microscopy (STM) under liquid environments. The sensor, which is based on the qPlus sensor, is equipped with an insulated conductive tip. Owing to its electrical insulation except for the...

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Published inReview of scientific instruments Vol. 94; no. 7
Main Authors Kobayashi, Naritaka, Hojo, Masayuki, Baba, Kengo, Sakuta, Ken
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States American Institute of Physics 01.07.2023
Subjects
Atomic force microscopy
Electrical insulation
Leakage current
Scanning tunneling microscopy
Scientific apparatus & instruments
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Summary:We have developed a sensor for simultaneous measurement of atomic force microscopy (AFM) and scanning tunneling microscopy (STM) under liquid environments. The sensor, which is based on the qPlus sensor, is equipped with an insulated conductive tip. Owing to its electrical insulation except for the tip apex, the developed sensor enabled simultaneous detection of tip–sample interaction force and tunneling current, suppressing the Faradaic leakage current. As a fundamental demonstration, we performed simultaneous AFM/STM imaging in an electrolyte solution by using the developed sensor.
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ISSN:0034-6748
1089-7623
1089-7623
DOI:10.1063/5.0152398