Abstract

Scanning probe microscopy (SPM) is considered one of the most powerful tools for nanoscale studies that are becoming increasingly important, and SPM has shown rapid development. Atomic force microscopy (AFM), in particular, is the widely used SPM system. SPM, and especially AFM, has been used as a new measuring tool for phenomena that were earlier difficult to prove because of the limitations of earlier systems. In addition SPM allows acquiring nanoscale resolution images of the surface of materials. New applications are constantly being developed for SPM, and it is now used actively in material sciences and biological fields. The most important reason why SPM has attracted attention in the biological field is because it can be used in liquids as well. This allows the study of live cells and various other systems in nanoscale. Recently, there have been many advances in nanoscale studies, such as studies of cell interactions, cell changes according to environmental changes, and development of biosensors. This review is focused on applications in nanodevices, as well as on specific biological applications to discuss the development and opportunities of SPM in the biological field.

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