Workshop

Characterization of nanoparticles and proteins by Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM)

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Hands-on workshop

Organized by Nanobio Core Facility

Lectures

Jan Pribyl (CEITEC MU):
AFM microscopy – introduction to the method, basic imaging modes and sample preparation.  
Practical session with Bruker Dimension FastScan.

Petr Klapetek (CMI Brno):
Gwyddion software use for AFM data analysis.

Simon Klimovic (CEITEC MU):
Preparation of samples for AFM.

 

 

Hands-on session

  • Immobilization of nanoparticles and proteins on mica surface.
  • Bruker Dimension FastScan imaging of nanoparticels and proteins in the lab atmosphere and in liquids.

Register at pribyl@nanobio.cz


WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

Tuesday 30th July

  • 8:45 Opening (Meet and Greet)
  • 9:00-9:45 Lecture: “Introduction to AFM microscopy” Jan Pribyl (CEITEC MU) / Seminar room 211
  • 9:50-10:35 Lecture: “Basic and advanced modes of AFM” Jan Pribyl (CEITEC MU) / Seminar room 211
  • 10:40-11:00 Coffee break
  • 11:00-11:50 Lecture: “Sample preparation for AFM microscopy” Jan Pribyl (CEITEC MU) / Seminar room 211
  • 13:00-13:30 “Introduction to Nanobio Core Facility labs and equipment” Jan Pribyl and Simon Klimovic (CEITEC MU) / NanoBioCF Lab 2S014
  • 13:30-15:30 Hands-on: “Sample preparation - immobilization of nanoparticles and proteins” Jan Pribyl and Simon Klimovic (CEITEC MU) / NanoBioCF Lab 2S014
  • 15:30-16:00 Coffee break
  • 16:00-18:00 Hands-on: “Basic imaging of samples in a tapping mode under laboratory atmosphere” Jan Pribyl and Simon Klimovic (CEITEC MU), Bruker Dimension FastScan AFM microscope / NanoBioCF Lab 2S014


Wednesday 31st July

  • 8:45 Meet and Greet by coffee machine
  • 9:00-11:45 Hands-on: “Advanced AFM modes for characterization of samples in a liquid environment -QNM, ScanAsyst, Force Volume” Jan Pribyl and Simon Klimovic (CEITEC MU), Bruker Dimension FastScan AFM microscope / NanoBioCF Lab 2S014
  • 13:00-16:00 Lecture & Hands-on: “Gwyddion software for processing and presentation of AFM data” Petr Klapetek (CMI Brno), Bring your laptop – to follow the speaker and process your data. / Seminar room 211
  • 16:00-16:20 Closing remarks

 

Date

30. - 31. 7. 2019, 08:45 - 16:20
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Venue

CEITEC MU, Building A35, Room 211 / NanoBioCF Lab 2S014