A Versatile Microscopy Platform for Analytical Chemistry Researchers and Shared User Facilities
Our system integrates AFM for nanometer resolution imaging, offering capabilities to measure electrical, magnetic, thermal, and mechanical properties. It also includes a pipette-based scanning system for high-resolution Scanning Ion Conductance Microscopy (SICM), Scanning Electrochemical Microscopy (SECM), and Scanning Electrochemical Cell Microscopy (SECCM). Additionally, the Inverted Optical Microscopy (IOM) feature is optimized for research on transparent materials and can be integrated with fluorescence microscopy. Park NX12 was built from the ground up to accommodate the needs of multi-user facilities. Other AFM solutions lack the required versatility to address the diverse needs of users in these facilities, making it difficult to justify the equipment cost. The Park NX12, however, is built to accommodate standard ambient AFM, in-liquid SPM, optical, and nano-optical imaging, making it one of the most flexible AFMs available.