Abstract
ABSTRACTBiologically relevant lipid bilayers supported on highly ordered pyrolytic graphite (HOPG) were probed both mechanically and electrically with a Conductive Atomic Force Microscope (C-AFM) capable of measuring ultra-low currents. Results show that these membranes undergo an elastic response up to 26 nN on average when compressed with an AFM tip. Measuring the films with a low contact force demonstrates that contact mode AFM can be used repeatedly to image without damaging the film. Based on current-voltage measurements made with the C-AFM, it is shown that apparently high resistances seen for the films could be the result of variable electrical contact between the tip and surface. As a result, the paper proposes that the deflection of the cantilever should always be measured in order to ensure knowledge of the location of the tip during all electrical measurements.
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