The ability to study atomic interactions in low-dimensional systems has provided new insights into a variety of fundamental problems.
The physical, chemical, and optical properties measured in nanoscopic systems often seem to be dramatically different from those observed in macroscopic bulk systems. One of today's challenges is to bridge the gap between what is known at the macroscale and what is discovered at the nanoscale. Nanomaterials' Lab mainly conducts experimental research on the physical properties of one-dimensional and two-dimensional materials. We use atomic force microscopy (AFM) to find the mechanical and electrical properties of low-dimensional materials and try to link them with macroscopically known properties, starting with our understanding of interatomic interactions.
Nanotechnology advances through the ability to fabricate, locate, and investigate nanometer-scale materials. We are also developing experimental routes for better imaging, better fabrication, and more.
Atomic-scale Imaing
Nanomechanics
Nanomanipulation
Nanofabrication