Nanoscale Interaction Forces in Particulate and Molecular Systems

我们寻求建立一个世界级的设备来测量纳米级的相互作用力。测量颗粒、聚合物、乳液滴、气泡、蛋白质和粉末之间作用力的能力将增强我们在矿物和材料加工、薄膜技术、结构表面以及分子和生物技术(例如。蛋白质、DNA、细胞、骨骼、生物植入物)。分子力探测器(庇护研究)仪器将允许在纳米尺度上进行精确和灵活的力测量。拟议的多学科设施将促进工程学、化学、药理学和生物技术领域的研究。

We seek to establish a world-class facility for the measurement of nanoscale interaction forces. The ability to measure forces between particles, polymers, emulsion droplets, bubbles, proteins and powders will augment our research capabilities in minerals and material processing, thin film technology, structured surfaces, and in molecular and bio-technology (eg. proteins, DNA, cells, bone, bio-implants). A Molecular Force Probe (Asylum Research) instrument will allow precise and flexible force measurements on the nano-metre scale. The proposed multi-disciplinary facility will advance research in the areas of engineering, chemistry, pharmacology and biotechnology.