Frugal Innovation In Bioengineering For The Detection Of Infectious Diseases

This book introduces readers to the concept of 'frugal innovation' and describes novel low-cost technologies that aid in diagnosing infectious diseases. Rapidly deployable, portable, and affordable diagnostic tools have the potential to tremendously benefit populations in resource-limited settings and improve global health outcomes. Specifically, the book includes the following features: Cutting-Edge Research: Thorough coverage of scientific advances related to frugal bioengineering that have been developed within the last few years. A few examples of technologies covered in detail include low-cost paper-based and CD-based microfluidic diagnostic systems. Industry and Non-Profit Voices: Chapters written by scientists currently working in industry and philanthropic sectors.

• | Author: Arvind K. Chavali, Ramesh Ramji
• | Publisher: Springer
• | Publication Date: Jun 04, 2019
• | Number of Pages: 134 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 3319882910
• | ISBN-13: 9783319882918