Smart Hospital Technologies: Advanced Sensors Driving Patient Care Innovations presents a comprehensive exploration of next-generation healthcare systems driven by advanced sensors, artificial intelligence, IoMT, cloud–edge computing, and Healthcare 5.0 paradigms. This edited volume brings together contributions from global researchers and healthcare experts to examine intelligent patient monitoring, wearable and IoT/implantable sensors, cybersecurity, explainable AI, digital twin...

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Emerging evidence has established the gut microbiota as a key regulator of human health, influencing not only metabolism and immunity but also brain function through the complex gut-brain axis. Growing research suggests that disturbances in this bidirectional communication network may contribute to the onset and progression of several neurodegenerative disorders.The Gut-Brain Nexus: The Link Between Gut Microbiota and Neurodegenerative Diseases provides a comprehensive overview of ...

The Gut-Brain Nexus: The Link Between Gut Microbiota and Neurodegenerative Diseases provides a comprehensive overview of the emerging relationship between the gut microbiota and neurological health, highlighting its significance in the development and management of neurodegenerative disorders. Bringing together current scientific evidence and clinical perspectives, the book examines how the gut-brain axis influences brain function and explores the mechanisms through which alterations in th...

This book aims to explore the role of hydrogen as a promising alternative to fossil fuels, particularly in the transport and heavy-duty sectors. As global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions accelerate, policymakers are increasingly focusing on hydrogen to achieve net-zero targets. While battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are expected to dominate the market for two-wheelers (2Ws), three-wheelers (3Ws), and personal cars, hydrogen-fueled internal combustion engines (ICEs) are eme...

This book includes several special features related to Life Cycle and Techno-Economic Assessment (LCA and TEA) to enhance clarity, understanding, and engagement. It incorporates numerous diagrams, flowcharts, and infographics to visualize complex concepts and methodologies for assessing life cycle energy, emissions, resource depletion, and the techno-economic impact on society. Key data, comparisons, and results are summarized in tables and matrices for easy reference.Additionally,...

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to drive innovation across industries, the need for specialized cloud computing infrastructure to support AI workloads is critical. Traditional cloud platforms often struggle to meet the high computational demands and storage requirements of AI models, especially as they grow in complexity and scale. Establishing AI-specific cloud computing infrastructure involves designing systems optimized for the needs of AI, such as powerful processing capabili...

The mission of lowering greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) can be achieved by displacing fossil fuel usage from the transport sector. Fossil energy is limited in origin and running out of sources. Parallelly, the use of fossil energy has negative impacts on the atmosphere. The use of alternative fuels became a necessity. The members of the alcohol family are methanol, ethanol, butanol, pentanol, etc. Among the various options, the alcohol family is an emerging solution, as their physical-chemi...

This book explores the potential of ammonia (NH₃) as a next-generation fuel for achieving Net Zero emissions in the transport and power sectors. With increasing regulatory pressure to reduce carbon dioxide (CO₂) and carbon monoxide (CO) emissions, industries are seeking non-carbonaceous energy sources. Ammonia, with its carbon-free molecular structure, offers a promising alternative, but challenges such as high auto-ignition temperature, slow chemical kinetics, and combustion efficiency mu...

This book explores advanced powertrain technologies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and accelerating the transition to sustainable mobility. As regulatory bodies push for alternatives to internal combustion engines (ICEs), battery electric vehicles (BEVs), hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), and fuel cell-based powertrains are emerging as viable solutions. However, challenges such as battery safety, thermal management, and fuel cell e...

This book provides an in-depth exploration of E-fuels and their potential to transform the transport sector. The book covers a range of critical topics, including the chemical kinetics of E-fuels, hydrogen production methods, and the role of ammonia as a sustainable fuel. It also compares E-fuels with electric vehicles in terms of their effectiveness in reducing emissions. Additionally, the book addresses the technological advancements in hydrogen production, fuel injection techniques, and...

The text discusses the fundamentals of lubrication science and technology linking the science concepts to engineering practices. It further explores the performance characterization of lubrication systems by utilizing sophisticated experiments and tests and motivates the readers to develop their conclusions and reach solutions based on modern tools and techniques.This book:Presents the principles of surface and lubricant chemistry, and its implementation to devise eng...