Self-sensing cantilever design enhances microelectromechanical system performance in challenging environments
Briefly

The multilayer cantilever design integrates a polymer core with ceramics, enhancing sensitivity for MEMS applications in biological and industrial fields, especially in challenging environments.
Hosseini's team has advanced self-sensing AFM cantilevers which are crucial for high sensitivity detection, addressing issues like bio-compatibility and strain sensor placement.
Traditional self-sensing cantilevers struggled with force sensitivity and bio-compatibility due to the external placement of strain sensors, limiting their application in diverse environments.
This innovative polymer-based cantilever design allows for a thicker structure with a low spring constant, making it suitable for precise measurements in wet conditions.
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