These comprehensive volumes of the book compile the rapidly evolving field of biosensors, highlighting their transformative role in modern healthcare, disease monitoring, and personalized medicine. The book systematically explores the integration of biosensing technologies into wearable, ingestible, and implantable devices, offering a multidimensional perspective on their applications, advancements, and future directions. It begins with an introduction to biosensing technologies and biomarkers, setting the foundation for discussions on biofluid-based biosensors and the role of biomaterials in enhancing sensor performance. The volume extensively covers the application of wearable biosensors for cardiovascular health, diabetes management, cancer detection, and mental health monitoring, illustrating their impact on both preventive and diagnostic medicine. Beyond traditional health monitoring, the book addresses cutting-edge topics such as energy storage solutions for biosensors, AI-driven data analysis for wearable sensing, and data security considerations, ensuring a holistic view of the biosensing ecosystem. The inclusion of chapters on neural implants and ingestible biosensors further underscores the transformative potential of bioelectronics in internal health monitoring and drug delivery. Additionally, the book sheds light on the ethical and regulatory landscape, providing insights into the challenges of bringing these technologies from research labs to clinical applications. Expanding its scope, the volume also explores biosensors’ role in climate change research, animal health management, and global health surveillance, showcasing their versatility beyond human healthcare. With contributions from leading researchers across the globe, this volume serves as an essential reference for scientists, engineers, clinicians, and industry professionals interested in biosensing technologies. By bridging the gap between fundamental research and real-world applications, the book paves the way for the
Table of Contents
PrefaceAlok Pandya and Kuldeep Mahato
1. Technologies and emerging trends in wearable biosensing
Alok Pandya
2. Implantable biosensors: advancements and applications
Kevin Y. Wu, Simon D. Tran, Gurleen K. Nirwal, Taanvee P. Ramnawaz, Yue Xu, Marjorie Carbonneau and Bich H. Nguyen
3. Neural implants: restoring function and enhancing quality of life
Kuldeep Mahato
4. Ingestible biosensors: monitoring health from within
Amal Abbas and Kuldeep Mahato
5. Ingestible biosensors for monitoring digestive health and nutritional monitoring.
Alok Pandya
6. Ingestible biosensors for drug delivery monitoring
Amal Abbas and Kuldeep Mahato
7. Artificial intelligence in wearable biosensing: enhancing data analysis and decision-making.
Yining Sun, Zenghui Ding, Wenhui Fang, Jixue Zhang and Changguo Fang
8. Wearable Privacy
Vivian Genaro Motti and Huining Feng
9. Ethical and regulatory landscape of wearable, ingestible, and implantable technologies
Raj S. Dave and Ishaan Jain
10. Characterization of skeletal muscle contraction using a flexible and wearable ultrasonic sensor
Elliot Yeung, Ibrahim AlMohimeed and Yuu Ono
11. Wearable Biosensors for Climate Change and Health Research
Sandra Barteit, Perla Boutros and Nour Kassem
12. Wearable sensors for Animal Health Management
Sanjay Singh
13. Emerging Biosensor Technologies for Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Comprehensive Overview and Future Prospects
Ambrose A. Chiang, Chih-Wei Tsai, Lydia Leung, Hung Tat Chen, Ka Cheung Kwok and Michelle Lee
14. Wearable Biosensing Devices for Mental Health, Wellness, and Stress Management
Farina Faiz and Vivian Genaro Motti
