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GlossaryAtomic Force Microscopy (AFM)

high-resolution imaging technique that maps surfaces at atomic scale

Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) is a high-resolution imaging technique that allows scientists to visualize surfaces at the atomic level. It works by scanning a tiny, sharp probe over a sample's surface and measuring the forces between the probe and the sample to create detailed, three-dimensional images. This method is widely used in fields like materials science, biology, and nanotechnology to study the fine details of various materials, including hair and skin at the microscopic level.

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research Morphological Analysis of Polymers on Hair Fibers by SEM and AFM

8 citations, December 2003 in “Materials Research-ibero-american Journal of Materials”

Polyquaternium 7® builds up on hair, improving its look and feel, and AFM is good for measuring these changes.

research Characterization of Human Ovarian Teratoma Hair Using AFM, FT-IR, and Raman Spectroscopy

3 citations, April 2011 in “Microscopy research and technique”

Teratoma hair is similar to scalp hair but has a rougher surface and lower adhesive force.

research Calculation of Cuticle Step Heights from AFM Images of Outer Surfaces of Human Hair

1 citations, November 2003 in “Humana Press eBooks”

AFM helps study hair surfaces for dermatology, cosmetics, and forensics.

research Ex Vivo SIM-AFM Measurements Reveal the Spatial Correlation of Stiffness and Molecular Distributions in 3D Living Tissue

October 2024 in “Acta Biomaterialia”

Collagen makes skin stiff, and preservation methods greatly increase tissue stiffness.

research Evaluation of Hair Surface Structure and Morphology of Patients with Lichen Planopilaris by Atomic Force Microscopy

September 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology”

AFM can help diagnose lichen planopilaris by identifying specific hair structure changes.

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