Novascan Chemically Modified AFM Probes: Enhance Functionality for Diverse Applications
Unlock advanced AFM capabilities with Novascan's chemically modified probes. Explore various surface chemistries, functionalities, and custom options for your research needs.
Novascan Technologies offers chemically modified AFM probes designed to enhance functionality and enable diverse applications in atomic force microscopy. These probes feature Self-Assembled Monolayers (SAMs) covalently attached to their surfaces, introducing specific chemical functionalities.


How It Works
SAMs are microscopic layers of molecules that bind to the AFM probe surface, modifying its chemical properties. This allows researchers to tailor the probes for specific interactions with their samples.
Available Chemistries
Novascan offers a variety of surface chemistries, including:
Hydrophobic/Hydrophilic: CH3, OH (hydrophobic), COOH (hydrophilic)
Biomolecule Interactions: Biotin, Streptavidin, Neutravidin
Functional Groups: NH3, Maleimide, Succinimide
Customizable Options: Explore possibilities for additional chemistries.
Benefits & Applications:
Chemically modified AFM probes offer numerous advantages:
Enhanced specificity for studying specific interactions.
Improved sensitivity for detecting weak forces.
Tailored functionality for diverse applications.
These probes are ideal for:
Chemical Force Microscopy (CFM)
Surface Mapping and Characterization
Biomolecule Interaction Studies
Functional Group Recognition
Customization Possibilities
Don't see exactly what you need? No problem! Contact us to discuss custom bead materials, sizes, and surface modifications.