This chapter aligns with UN SDG Goals 6, 9 and 12 by focusing on the advancement and practical application of antibiofouling membrane technologies in water and wastewater treatment, which is essential for improving water quality and ensuring sustainable water management practices.

This chapter ties into Sustainable Development Goal 11, Sustainable Development Goal 12, and Sustainable Development Goal 13 by focusing on designing sustainable waste management systems for smart cities, which enhances urban sustainability and resilience, by discussing AI-based waste management systems that optimize recycling, resource recovery, and efficient waste handling, promoting sustainable consumption and production patterns, and by exploring AI’s role in carbon emission assessment and energy transition processes, contributing to efforts to combat climate change and its impacts.

This content aligns with Goal 3: Good Health and Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure by discussing the relationship between mental health and the COVID-19 pandemic in children and youth, and the infrastructure in place to address declines in mental health in these populations.

This content aligns with Goal 3: Good Health by demonstrating how advancements in 3D printing (3DP) technology enhance medical service delivery by creating customized prosthetics, implants, and equipment that can significantly improve health outcomes for individuals, particularly para-athletes and those with limb loss. By emphasizing the benefits of personalized medical devices and the potential for improved activities of daily living, the chapter highlights the importance of innovative solutions in healthcare. Additionally, it supports Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities by advocating for accessible and customized technologies that empower para-athletes and individuals with disabilities, promoting equity in sports and medical care and ensuring that all individuals have the opportunity to participate fully in both athletic and everyday activities.