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Biomechanical Microsystems

Design, Processing and Applications

  • Provides a short overview of the most popular MEMS sensors for biomedical applications
  • Presents numerical and experimental analysis of novel structural dynamics effects along with the optimal structures configuration
  • Proposes experimental technology for the better quality of complex microstructure replicas based on high frequency vibration in the mechanical hot imprint process
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: Lecture Notes in Computational Vision and Biomechanics (LNCVB, volume 24)

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Table of contents (5 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-x
  2. Introduction

    • Vytautas Ostasevicius, Giedrius Janusas, Arvydas Palevicius, Rimvydas Gaidys, Vytautas Jurenas
    Pages 1-5
  3. Development of Microsystems Multi Physics Investigation Methods

    • Vytautas Ostasevicius, Giedrius Janusas, Arvydas Palevicius, Rimvydas Gaidys, Vytautas Jurenas
    Pages 7-69
  4. MEMS Applications for Obesity Prevention

    • Vytautas Ostasevicius, Giedrius Janusas, Arvydas Palevicius, Rimvydas Gaidys, Vytautas Jurenas
    Pages 71-133
  5. MOEMS-Assisted Radial Pulse Measurement System Development

    • Vytautas Ostasevicius, Giedrius Janusas, Arvydas Palevicius, Rimvydas Gaidys, Vytautas Jurenas
    Pages 135-210
  6. Microsystems for the Effective Technological Processes

    • Vytautas Ostasevicius, Giedrius Janusas, Arvydas Palevicius, Rimvydas Gaidys, Vytautas Jurenas
    Pages 211-282

About this book

This book presents the most important aspects of analysis of dynamical processes taking place on the human body surface. It provides an overview of the major devices that act as a prevention measure to boost a person‘s motivation for physical activity. A short overview of the most popular MEMS sensors for biomedical applications is given. The development and validation of a multi-level computational model that combines mathematical models of an accelerometer and reduced human body surface tissue is presented. Subsequently, results of finite element analysis are used together with experimental data to evaluate rheological properties of not only human skin but skeletal joints as well. Methodology of development of MOEMS displacement-pressure sensor and adaptation for real-time biological information monitoring, namely “ex vivo” and “in vitro” blood pulse type analysis, is described. Fundamental and conciliatory investigations, achieved knowledge and scientific experience about biologically adaptive multifunctional nanocomposite materials, their properties and synthesis compatibility, periodical microstructures, which may be used in various optical components for modern, productive sensors‘ formation technologies and their application in medicine, pharmacy industries and environmental monitoring, are presented and analyzed. This book also is aimed at research and development of vibrational energy harvester, which would convert ambient kinetic energy into electrical energy by means of the impact-type piezoelectric transducer. The book proposes possible prototypes of devices for non-invasive real-time artery pulse measurements and micro energy harvesting.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Institute Mechatronics, Kaunas University of Technology Institute Mechatronics, Kaunas, Lithuania

    Vytautas Ostasevicius, Vytautas Jurenas

  • Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and De, Kaunas University of Technology Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and De, Kaunas, Lithuania

    Giedrius Janusas

  • Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and De, Kaunas Univ of Technology Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and De, Kaunas, Lithuania

    Arvydas Palevicius

  • Faculty of Mech. Engineering and Design, Kaunas University of Technology Faculty of Mech. Engineering and Design, Kaunas, Lithuania

    Rimvydas Gaidys

About the authors

Prof. Vytautas Ostasevicius is currently a Director of the Institute of Mechatronics at Kaunas University of Technology, Kaunas, Lithuania. His research interest are on microsystems dynamics, biomechanical systems research and innovative devices for health development. 

Dr. Giedrius Janusas is currently an associated professor at Kaunas University of Technology, Kaunas, Lithuania. His research interest are on biomechanical systems, MEMS, PZT composite materials, periodic microstructures and holography. 

Prof. Arvydas Palevicius is currently a professor at Kaunas University of Technology, Kaunas, Lithuania. His research interest are on microsystems engineering, biomechanical systems, PZT composite materials and photonics. 

Dr. Rimvydas Gaidys is currently a professor at Kaunas University of Technology, Kaunas, Lithuania. His research interest are on mathematical models, optimization and simulation of coupled physical problems. 

Dr.Vytautas Jurenas is currently a chief researcher at Kaunas University of Technology, Kaunas, Lithuania. His research interest are on piezomechanics, dynamics and control of structural vibration.

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eBook USD 39.99
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Softcover Book USD 54.99
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  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book USD 54.99
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  • Durable hardcover edition
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