Finite element analysis of single cell stiffness measurements using PZT- integrated buckling nanoneedles

• Main Authors: Alsadat Rad, Maryam, Tijjani, Auwal Shehu, Ahmad, Mohd Ridzuan, Muhammad Auwal, Shehu
• Format: Article
• Published: MDPI AG 2017
• Subjects: TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/66475/; http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/s17010014
• Institution: Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

This paper proposes a new technique for real-time single cell stiffness measurement using lead zirconate titanate (PZT)-integrated buckling nanoneedles. The PZT and the buckling part of the nanoneedle have been modelled and validated using the ABAQUS software. The two parts are integrated together t...