Principle and application of atomic force microscopy (AFM) for nanoscale investigation of metal corrosion
Kebede W. Shinato, Feifei Huang, Ying Jin
Abstract
Abstract In this paper, the principle and application of atomic force microscopy (AFM) are reviewed and discussed in detail. Several scientific papers are used to find out data about AFM. The obtained scientific results are summarized to get a better understanding of the method and its application. The application of AFM for corrosion study is discussed in detail, and the possible conclusion is made based on the results of several articles. It is summarized that AFM is an important method to determine the surface phenomena of metal corrosion.
Topics & Concepts
Atomic force microscopyMaterials scienceNanoscopic scaleCorrosionNanotechnologyMetalKelvin probe force microscopeAtomic unitsMetallurgyPhysicsQuantum mechanicsForce Microscopy Techniques and ApplicationsCorrosion Behavior and InhibitionLubricants and Their Additives