From bits to biometrics: sustainable hacking of optical storage technologies for atomic force microscopy and medical applications
Scientific PublicationsFrom bits to biometrics: sustainable hacking of optical storage technologies for atomic force microscopy and medical applications
Japanese Journal of Applied Physics 64 040804, 2025
This article highlights how everyday tech from CD and Blu-ray players can be “hacked” and repurposed for advanced science—like Loretta’s HS-DAFM. Traditional AFM systems are expensive, bulky, and complex, but our sustainable approach creates affordable, compact, user-friendly tools ideal for education, small labs, and medical diagnostics. By upcycling mass-produced components, we enable breakthroughs in cosmetic testing and precision medicine, proving eco-friendly innovation can drive real-world impact.
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