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Thermal analysis using a micromechanical calorimeter

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In this article, a fast and extremely sensitive method for reversible thermal analysis of picoliter volumes of solid samples is presented using a micromechanical calorimeter based on the deflection of a bimetallic cantilever.
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A fast and extremely sensitive method for reversible thermal analysis of picoliter volumes of solid samples is presented. Using a micromechanical calorimeter based on the deflection of a bimetallic cantilever, enthalpy changes at phase transitions in n‐alkanes (paraffins) are determined. The key role of volume changes associated with phase transitions is discussed together with a method to separate thermal and volume‐induced stresses associated with these phase transitions.

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Cantilever transducers as a platform for chemical and biological sensors

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Linear artificial molecular muscles

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Surface Stress in the Self-Assembly of Alkanethiols on Gold

TL;DR: In this article, surface stress changes and kinetics were measured in situ during the self-assembly of alkanethiols on gold by means of a micromechanical sensor.
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Forces in scanning probe methods

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors introduce the Scanning Probe Methods for Scanning Probe Methods (SPM) and their application in the field of Magnetic Storage and Magnetic Forces (MSF).
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