Eco-Materials Processing & Design IV


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Volume is indexed by Thomson Reuters CPCI-S (WoS). Ecomaterials, or "Green Materials", are those designed so as to minimize their environmental impact, while still maintaining or even increasing the desired operational performance. Ecomaterials research is an interdisciplinary field where scientists and engineers with backgrounds in both chemistry, and in materials such as metals, ceramics, polymers, and carbon, are involved in raising the environmental consciousness of industry and in motivating ecological research. This volume contains the papers presented during the fourth international symposium on ecomaterials processing and design, which was held on February 4-6, 2003 in Kangnung, Korea.




Eco-materials Processing & Design VI


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The book will present materials researchers and users with a wealth of new information covering the entire spectrum of ecology, eco-materials, nano-materials, bio-materials, recycling, environmental protection and energy conversion related materials. It is divided into seven sections: the first deals with photocatalysts for air pollution, water pollution, deodorizing, self-cleaning, power light sources, and the standardization of methodologies in photocatalytic reactivity. The second section covers the incorporation of end-of-life strategies into materials design as well as biomaterials. The third section covers the use of non-hazardous components as substitutes for traditional, but hazardous, components. The fourth section covers the treatment of waste materials, and the fifth section describes manufacturing via the using of more environmentally-friendly processing (eco-processing) and eco-materials design. The final section covers energy-related or energy-conversion related materials such as hydrogen-energy/fuel-cells and batteries. A book not to be missed.




Eco-Materials Processing and Design


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This book provides a state-of-the-art collection of recent papers on eco-materials processing and design as presented at the 6th Pacific Rim Conference on Ceramic and Glass Technology (PacRim6) in September of 2005 in Maui, Hawaii.







Green and Sustainable Advanced Materials, Volume 1


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Sustainable development is a very prevalent concept of modern society. This concept has appeared as a critical force in combining a special focus on development and growth by maintaining a balance of using human resources and the ecosystem in which we are living. The development of new and advanced materials is one of the powerful examples in establishing this concept. Green and sustainable advanced materials are the newly synthesized material or existing modified material having superior and special properties. These fulfil today’s growing demand for equipment, machines and devices with better quality for an extensive range of applications in various sectors such as paper, biomedical, textile, and much more. Volume 1 gives overviews on a variety of topics of characterization of green and sustainable advanced materials including biopolymers, biocomposites, nanomaterials, polymeric materials, green functional textiles materials and hybrid materials, as well as processing chapters on the design and process aspects of nanofabrication.




Design for Sustainability


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Design for Sustainability: Green Materials and Processes provides fundamental and practical knowledge surrounding product development applications throughout the entire lifecycle of green materials, ranging from conceptual design, material and manufacturing process selection, and environmental lifecycle assessment. In addition, several topics covering recent advances in the application of sustainable design within the automotive, building and construction, packaging and consumer product industries are also included in this book to provide practical examples of this philosophy in current applications. Lastly, a section on implementation of design for sustainability in education is added to aid readers that wish to introduce this philosophy to younger students. This book will be beneficial to researchers, students in higher education institutions, design practitioners and engineers in private and public sector organization with aspirations to develop sustainable products in the future. Design for sustainability is one of the primary focuses in human advancement nowadays, with the aim of developing products and services that meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. - Provides an overview on materials and process design for sustainability - Discusses theoretical aspects about design for sustainability - Includes a discussion of the most recent advances and applications in design for sustainability




Sustainable Material, Design, and Process


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This text emphasizes the importance of sustainable material, design, and manufacturing processes, and how the needs are changing day by day. It comprehensively covers important topics including material recycling, optimal utilization of resources, green materials, biocomposites, clean and green synthesis, stable material properties, utilization of renewable energy sources, ergonomic design, and sustainable design. The text examines the design process, manufacturing, and upscaling of next-generation materials and their application in diverse industries. The text is primarily written for graduate students and academic researchers in the fields of manufacturing engineering, materials science, mechanical engineering, and environmental engineering. Presents an in-depth understanding of the progress of the need for new innovative and next-generation materials. Discusses biocomposites and green materials for eco-friendly products in a comprehensive manner. Explores recycling techniques of materials for sustainable manufacturing. Presents conceptual framework of sustainable product development. Covers important topics such as process optimization, renewable energy, and 3D printing in detail. The text discusses the designing process of these new materials, manufacturing, and upscaling of these materials along with their selection for industrial applications. It further focuses on improving surface homogeneity in nanoparticle scattering during dip coating for stable and efficient wettability during oil/water separation. It will serve as an ideal reference text for graduate students and academic researchers in the fields of manufacturing engineering, materials science, mechanical engineering, and environmental engineering.







Sustainable Materials Processing and Manufacturing


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The conference on ‘Substantial Materials Processing and Manufacturing (SMPM)’ aims to bring together scientists, researchers, and companies to attend and share their vision, ideas, recent developments as well as advanced scientific and technical knowledge in the field of materials processing and manufacturing. The conference is concerned with sustainable engineering, life cycle engineering, sustainable manufacturing systems and technologies, sustainable materials and processing, sustainable product design and development, sustainable supply chain and business models, renewable energy and sustainable development, Industry 4.0 and Internet of Things, modelling and simulation of sustainable manufacturing, intelligent agricultural equipment, etc. The conference has invited some academicians and research leaders in related fields to give the keynote report. Based on the theme of this book, eighteen outstanding and high-quality manuscripts have been selected for the publication in this book. The detailed information is presented below.




Reintroducing Materials for Sustainable Design


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Reintroducing Materials for Sustainable Design provides instrumental theory and practical guidance to bring materials back into a central role in the design process and education. To create designs that are sustainable and respond to current environmental, economic and cultural concerns, practitioners and educators require a clear framework for materials use in design and product manufacturing. While much has been written about sustainable design over the last two decades, outlining systems of sustainability and product criteria, to design for material circularity requires a detailed understanding of the physical matter that constitutes products. Designers must not just know of materials but know how to manipulate them and work with them creatively. This book responds to the gap by offering a way to acquire the material knowledge necessary to design physical objects for sustainability. It reinforces the key role and responsibility of designers and encourages designers to take back control over the ideation and manufacturing process. Finally, it discusses the educational practice involved and the potential implications for design education following implementation, addressing didactics, facilities and expertise. This guide is a must-read for designers, educators and researchers engaged in sustainable product design and materials.