Atomic Force Microscopy for Energy Research

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 batteries, electrochemical catalysis, solar cells, and other energy-related materials are addressed.

First book to focus on application of AFM for energy research
Details the use of advanced AFM and addresses all types of functional AFM tools
Enables readers to operate an AFM instrument successfully and to understand the data obtained
Covers new achievements in AFM instruments, including higher speed and resolution, automatic and deep learning AFM, and how AFM is being combined with other new methods like IR and Raman microscopy

With its substantial content and logical structure, Atomic Force Microscopy for Energy Research is a valuable reference for researchers in materials science, chemistry, and physics working with AFM or planning to use it in their own fields of research, especially energy research.