Fig. 4. Overview of the sample preparation and characterization steps.
Cells and SLBs were first incubated with PDMS, Infacol, or HMDS on substrates conforming to the requirements of the intended characterization technique. The organosilicon compounds are presented as “red wavy lines” and their hypothetical interaction with membranes (vide infra) is here suggested. The excess of organosilicon compounds was removed before samples were characterized with various techniques.