Recently new thermal probes have become available that can be used in the same way as conventional AFM probes and provide equivalent spatial resolution. They also make possible local thermal analysis with a spatial resolution about two orders of magnitude better than previous thermal probes.
An example is given of using these probes to study a blend of isotactic and syndiotactic polypropylene. A further example is given using a blend of PA6 and PET and in this case it is shown how nanothermal analysis (nano-TA) can be used as a highly complementary technique with Raman microscopy. By combining both techniques it becomes possible to visualize the highly complex morphology of this material. The wider applicability of nano-TA with AFM is also discussed.
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