Biological

The ability to characterize biomaterials at the nanoscale provides insight into the mechanics and performance of these materials and structures that is not accessible from macroscale testing. 

Considerations including testing in realistic environments and temperatures, and probing individual components of materials are necessary to completely understand the composite behaviors of biomaterials. 

As the world leader in nanomechanical test instruments, Hysitron is committed to providing high-performance instrumentation for nanomechanical characterization of biomaterials.  This is evidenced by the unparalleled sensitivity and precision of Hysitron's instruments, as well as the development of novel techniques and instrumentation well-suited for in-vitro testing of viscoelastic biomaterials.  In addition, the ability to test in fluids over a wide range of temperatures makes Hysitron's instruments ideal for the nanomechanical characterization of biomaterials.

• Nanoindentation of Wood Cells Mechanical Properties of Eucalyptus Nitens

• Determination of Young's Moduli of the Insect Cuticle

• Nano-indentation of a King Cobra Fang

• Mechanical Properties of an Arthropod Exoskeleton

• Nanotensile Study of Single Human Hair Fiber

• Nanoscratching Determines the Functional Width of Interfaces