Hardness Evaluation of Biological Tissue Using Nanoindentation

The ability to accurately measure mechanical properties, using Nanoindentation, in the fields of Life Science has recently become an important aspect of many current studies. In some cases, understanding the mechanical properties of soft biological surfaces have helped uncover the mechanical effects of diseases. Understanding mechanical properties provides a context for identifying the local mechanical behavior linked to specific changes. It is also critical in the development of artificial bio-materials.

App Note: http://www.nanovea.com/Application%20Notes/nanoindentation-tissue.pdf