Cantilevers are crucial in nanotechnology for several reasons:
- Sensitivity: Cantilevers can detect minute forces, displacements, and masses, making them ideal for high-precision measurements. - Versatility: They can be functionalized with various coatings or materials to detect specific molecules or conditions. - Miniaturization: Cantilevers can be fabricated at very small scales, suitable for integration into micro- and nanosystems.
