[Spm] smoke particules analysis with AFM

[Ducourtieux Sébastien]

Dear AFM users

We are starting a new study concerning the morphology determination of particules coming from material combustions. We want to use AFM to image those particules that we expect to be very small (nanoparticules). First of all we want to deposite those particules using a very flat surface that we would introduce directly into the smoke. What kind of surface would you recommend me ? Does someone already try this ? I'm open to anykind of information or advice that could help me to start this study.

Thanking you in advance

Sébastien Ducourtieux

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