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Scanning electrochemical microscopy with oscillating probe tip

US11921130B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 11, 2021
Grant dateMar 5, 2024
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Expiry dateNov 9, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/12965
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A new scanning electrochemical microscopy tip positioning method that allows topography and surface activity to be resolved independently is presented. A SECM tip is oscillated relative to the surface of interest. Changes in the oscillation amplitude, caused by the intermittent contact of the SECM tip with the surface of interest, are used to detect the surface of interest, and as a feedback signal for various types of imaging.

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