The potential to measure mechanical properties through scanning probe microscopy (SPM) has been a huge goal as the field has advanced over the past two decades. Different measurement methods have been ...

Polymer materials play an increasingly important role in a variety of industrial applications, thanks to their distinct physical and chemical properties. Among their key mechanical characteristics, ...

Although plastics have only been used for around 100 years, they have become essential to everyday life. They are employed in almost every industry and application, including packaging, healthcare, ...