Affordable Science and Innovation for Impact : Frugal Technologies in Health, Energy, and Environment by Young Scientists

Dhagat, Swasti (EDT)/ Kochhar, Shilpy (EDT)/ Gupta, Anil Kumar (EDT)

Springer Nature（2026/07発売）

• 製本 Hardcover:ハードカバー版
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9789819209897

Full Description

 

This edited volume showcases a curated collection of student projects recognized by the Gandhian Young Technological Innovations (GYTI) awards. It highlights innovations that address real-world problems in healthcare, agriculture, energy, environment, and education. The book captures the spirit of young innovators who blend scientific ingenuity with a deep commitment to social impact and sustainability.

The GYTI awards were established by Honey bee Network and anchored by SRISTI to recognize the technological creativity of students who embody Gandhian principles—developing solutions rooted in empathy, inclusivity, and sustainability. These innovations are not just technically sound but are also aimed at enhancing human welfare and environmental conservation. Over the years, the awards have become a platform to celebrate ideas that challenge the status quo and reflect ethical responsibility. This compilation offers readers an in-depth look at the diverse ideas and approaches embraced by awardees, from frugal/MLM (More from Less for More)  innovations in healthcare delivery to eco-friendly farming solutions. Each project narrates a story of perseverance, scientific rigor, and a desire to make meaningful change. The book covers themes on electronics and technology, food technology, energy and environment, and medical technology and health.

This book is an essential read for students, researchers, academicians, policymakers, and innovation enthusiasts. It serves as both a source of inspiration and a practical reference for those working at the intersection of science, technology, and social development.

Contents

Chapter 1. A novel optical fiber Bragg grating sensor-based tracking of eye saccades for early level diagnosis of neurological disorders.- Chapter 2. STERI-FREEZ: A non-electric sterilization device with a "cool" green biocide.- Chapter 3. Developments in the Process Technologies of Milk Tablets and Scale-up Considerations.- Chapter 4. A novel milk pail for chilling milk from the farmer's door-steps.-Chapter 5. Novel Hybrid System for Textile Dye Wastewater Treatment.- Chapter 6. Microbial Electrosynthesis for Biogas Upgradation by CO2 Utilisation: Evaluating the Scalability of the Process.- Chapter 7. Decellularized Corneal Extracellular Matrix-Based Injectable Hydrogel for Strengthening the Corneal Matrix in Corneal Keratoconus.- Chapter 8. Artificial Deep Learning Brain Actuated Lower Limb Exoskeleton for Paralyzed.- Chapter 9. Super Resolution Ultrasonic Imaging.- Chapter 10. Affordable detection kit for Cervical Cancer: Innovations in Colorimetric Detection and Self-Sampling for Cervical Cancer Screening.- Chapter 11. Sustainable Absorbent Nature-friendly Antimicrobial Innova-tion in Disposable sanitary pads.- Chapter 1.: CardioPump- A multipurpose digital pulsatile pump for testing of cardiac implants and disease simulation.- Chapter 13. Iron oxide-based nanomaterials and mammalian health: A spatial assessment of nano impact.