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The aim is to establish the theoretical framework for imaging hydration structures using atomic force microscopy.

April 1, 2026Open Access

Mechanism of atomic force microscopy imaging of three-dimensional hydration structures at a solid-liquid interface

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Subnanometer imaging reveals hydration structure mechanisms at solid-liquid interfaces, suggesting further applications in molecular studies.

The aim is to establish the theoretical framework for imaging hydration structures using atomic force microscopy.
Subnanometer imaging of hydration structures with atomic force microscopy.
Molecular dynamics simulations of the calcite-water interface.
Comparison of experimental and simulated data based on tip-sample interactions.
Successful imaging of three-dimensional hydration structures.
Clear correlation between AFM force images and simulated water density distributions.
Insights into contrast mechanisms at the solid-liquid interface.

Fukuma et al. (2015) studied this question.

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Subnanometer imaging reveals hydration structure mechanisms at solid-liquid interfaces, suggesting further applications in molecular studies.