Biophysics and Nanoanalytics

Biophysics and Nanoanalytics Lab is a training and research laboratory for Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), single molecule biophysics, nanomechanics.

Atomic Force Microscopy, Single Molecule Biophysics, Nanomechanics

Rooms: C 201, C 202, D 401

Phone: -3671, -3673

Atomic force microscope (AFM):

Explorer, TopoMetrix (Veeco)
Discoverer, TopoMetrix (Veeco)
Nansocope III, Digital Instruments
Nansocope IIIa, Digital Instruments combined with Axiovert 200
NanoWizzard, JPK Instruments, combined with Axiovert 200
In-house development: individual molecule - Force spectrometer for small cantilever

Light microscopy:

Axiovert 200, Carl Zeiss, with Phase contrast and fluorescence, combined with AFM
Stereomicroscope, Carl Zeiss
Long-Distance direct light microscope, Navitar

Morphological characterization of technical and biological systems on the nanometer scale
Mechanical studies at the nanometer scale, the cell and single molecule levels
Device development in the field of atomic force microscopy

Development of molecular force sensors and force tests based on them, together with the Chair of Applied Physics, Biophysics and Molecular Materials at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
Screening and mechanical characterization of human mesenchymal stem cells, together with the working group Experimental Surgery and Regenerative Medicine Surgical Clinic - Downtown, University of Munich
Investigation and quantum chemical modelling of forces bonds and fracture kinetics of covalent bonds, together with the Institute of Physical Chemistry, Christian-Albrechts-University Kiel
Structural and molecular biology studies on biomineralization, together with the Institute of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Genetics of the University of Regensburg
Numerous other cooperations, as well as studies for various industrial companies.