In this thesis a new possible method to measure the Young’s Modulus (YM) of Red Blood Cells (RBCs) is presented: Bimodal AFM. Theoretical background for this method is given, and possible future...Show moreIn this thesis a new possible method to measure the Young’s Modulus (YM) of Red Blood Cells (RBCs) is presented: Bimodal AFM. Theoretical background for this method is given, and possible future implementation at LION is discussed. Furthermore it is explained how the available nanoindentation method and acccompanying set-up were improved upon. Most notable are the implementation of a PID feedback system for environmental control, the use of more rigid cantilevers, and the implementation of an automated cropping program for images taken with the Atomic Force Microscope (AFM). Results gathered with this improved set-up indicate a strong correlation between relative and the YM of RBCs, confirming findings from research previously done at LION.Show less
