
Advances in Sustainable Materials
Fundamentals, Modelling and Characterization
- 1st Edition - November 1, 2024
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Editors: Ajay Kumar, Parveen Kumar, Victor Gambhir, Ramesh Chander Kuhad
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 3 8 4 9 - 2
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 3 8 4 8 - 5
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Request a sales quoteAdvances in Sustainable Materials: Fundamentals, Modelling and Characterization provides a comprehensive review of recent technological developments and research accomplishments in this important field.
The chapters cover characterization techniques, modeling of sustainable materials, the role of artificial intelligence, Industry 4.0, nature-inspired algorithms, and optimization possibilities. Various computational and simulation approaches for maintaining the sustainability of materials are also covered in detail. In addition to the above, various case studies are also included on the application of sustainable materials in medical, environmental, production, mechanical, and civil engineering.
This collection of state-of-the-art techniques, with an emphasis on using various analytical strategies, and computational and simulation approaches, as well as artificial intelligence will encourage researchers, as well as manufacturers to develop more innovative sustainable materials.
- Covers various types of sustainable materials, including polymers, metals, ceramics, composites, biomaterials, biodegradable materials, smart materials, and functionally
graded materials - Focuses on characterization, modeling, and applications of sustainable materials
- Describes the outstanding properties of various classes of materials and their suitability for different types of industrial applications
Academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists, and engineers, manufacturers utilizing sustainable materials in aerospace, automotive, medicine and environmental engineering industries, Postgraduate students
- Title of Book
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- List of contributors
- About the editors
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- 1. Sustainable bio-polymeric materials
- Abstract
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 The environmental impact of synthetic plastics
- 1.3 Sustainable biopolymers
- 1.4 Applications of biopolymers
- 1.5 Conclusion and future prospect of sustainable biopolymers
- References
- 2. Sustainable fiber reinforced biopolymer composites: preparation, properties, and applications
- Abstract
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Natural fibers as reinforcing materials
- 2.3 Modification of natural fibers
- 2.4 Biopolymer as matrix materials
- 2.5 Manufacturing techniques of natural fibers reinforced biopolymer composites
- 2.6 Properties of biopolymer composites reinforced with natural fiber
- 2.7 Prospective applications of natural fiber-reinforced biopolymer composites
- 2.8 Conclusions: challenges and opportunity
- References
- 3. Sustainable, smart, and novel material
- Abstract
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Smart and novel materials: characteristics and properties
- 3.3 Smart and novel nanomaterials
- 3.4 Role of smart and novel materials in sustainable future development
- 3.5 Application of smart and novel materials
- 3.6 Conclusion
- References
- 4. Green synthesis of carbon dots: a path toward sustainability
- Abstract
- 4.1 Green chemistry and sustainability
- 4.2 Introduction to carbon dots
- 4.3 Classification of carbon dots
- 4.4 Synthesis of carbon dots
- 4.5 Green synthesis of carbon dots
- 4.6 Conclusion
- 4.7 Future perspective
- References
- 5. Emerging sustainable nanomaterials and their applications and future scope
- Abstract
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Reviews on sustainable nanomaterials
- 5.3 Requirement of sustainable and environmental friendly infrastructure development
- 5.4 Emission of green house gases, sustainable nanomaterials industries, and their environmental impact
- 5.5 Applications and role sustainable nanomaterials in various fields
- 5.6 Challenges to sustainable nanomaterials
- 5.7 Sustainable nanomaterials around the world
- 5.8 Problem of sustainable nanomaterials
- 5.9 Importance of sustainable nanomaterials for the global community
- 5.10 Future scope of sustainable nanomaterials
- 5.11 Conclusion
- Reference
- 6. Recent advances in nanomaterials and nanocomposites in environmental applications
- Abstract
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Nanomaterials
- 6.3 Designing sustainable nanomaterials
- 6.4 Characterization of nanomaterials
- 6.5 Applications of nanomaterials and nanocomposite
- 6.6 Challenges
- 6.7 Conclusion
- References
- 7. Analysis of surface roughness of polyamide parts fabricated by selective laser sintering process
- Abstract
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Previous advancements in surface roughness measures
- 7.3 Experimental details of the work
- 7.4 Result and discussion
- 7.5 Optimization of selected process parameters
- 7.6 Scanning electron microscopy analysis
- 7.7 Conclusion
- Future scope of work
- References
- 8. Synthesis and characterizations of La-doped BiFeO3 solid solutions for solar cell application
- Abstract
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Detailed methodology
- 8.3 Results and discussion
- 8.4 Conclusions
- References
- 9. The role of artificial intelligence in materials science: a review
- Abstract
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Related work
- 9.3 Role of artificial intelligence in energy storage and optimization
- 9.4 Role of machine learning in material science
- 9.5 Role of deep learning in material science
- 9.6 Role of database in artificial intelligence-based material science research
- 9.7 Challenges of using artificial intelligence in material science
- 9.8 Conclusion
- References
- 10. Experimental and optimization analysis on mechanical properties of polymer-based natural composites
- Abstract
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 Methodology
- 10.3 Optimization techniques
- 10.4 Results and discussions
- 10.5 Conclusion
- References
- 11. Experimental investigation of self-healing properties of bacteria concrete with basalt and flax fibers by direct application
- Abstract
- 11.1 Introduction
- 11.2 Materials and methods
- 11.3 Results and discussion
- 11.4 Conclusions
- 11.5 Current and future scope
- References
- 12. Fabrication and evaluation of mechanical properties of natural fiber composites
- Abstract
- Abbreviations
- 12.1 Introduction
- 12.2 Material selection
- 12.3 Specimen preparations
- 12.4 Result and discussion
- 12.5 Conclusions
- References
- 13. Identifying factors affecting the choice of sustainable materials: a factor analysis approach for sustainable development
- Abstract
- 13.1 Introduction
- 13.2 Review of literature
- 13.3 Methods and procedure
- 13.4 Conclusion, implication, and future research directions of research
- References
- 14. Anisotropy and tensile characterization of dual phase steel sheets
- Abstract
- 14.1 Introduction
- 14.2 Materials and methods
- 14.3 Experimental procedure
- 14.4 Results and discussion
- 14.5 Conclusions
- References
- 15. Optimizing surface roughness in WEDM for enhanced manufacturing performance: a response surface methodology approach
- Abstract
- 15.1 Introduction
- 15.2 Experimentation
- 15.3 Results and discussion
- 15.4 Conclusion
- References
- 16. Enhancing tribological performance of biolubricants with nano-additives: a four-ball tribometer study on vegetable oil-based lubricants
- Abstract
- 16.1 Introduction
- 16.2 Experimental procedure
- 16.3 Experiment setup
- 16.4 Results of scanning electron microscopy
- 16.5 Conclusions
- 16.6 Future outcomes
- References
- 17. A comparative study on nickel oxide-based hole transport materials for inverted perovskite solar cells
- Abstract
- 17.1 Introduction
- 17.2 Impact of doping nickel oxide hole transport layer on perovskite solar cell performance
- 17.3 Conclusion
- References
- 18. Role of di-electric materials as substrate for the performance of microstrip patch antenna: a review
- Abstract
- 18.1 Introduction
- 18.2 Performance parameters of microstrip patch antenna (based on dielectric constant)
- 18.3 Criteria for substrate (dielectric materials) selection
- 18.4 Comparative analysis
- 18.5 Conclusion
- References
- 19. Screening assessment of thrombogenicity of candidate bioceramic material of zirconium oxide (IV) in ex vivo experiment
- Abstract
- 19.1 Introduction
- 19.2 Materials and methods
- 19.3 Results
- 19.4 Discussion
- 19.5 Conclusion
- References
- 20. Hot corrosion and high temperature oxidation studies of hard faced nickel alloy on stainless steel 321
- Abstract
- 20.1 Introduction
- 20.2 Materials and experimental procedures
- 20.3 Results and discussions
- 20.4 Conclusion
- References
- 21. Experimental investigation of broken fiber strands and their location in E-glass/epoxy composite laminates
- Abstract
- 21.1 Introduction
- 21.2 Experimental methodology
- 21.3 Results and discussions
- 21.4 Conclusion
- References
- 22. A comprehensive review of metal matrix composites: manufacturing techniques, mechanical properties, and industrial applications
- Abstract
- 22.1 Introduction
- 22.2 Metal matrix composites
- 22.3 Manufacturing techniques for metal matrix composite
- 22.4 Mechanical behavior of metal matrix composite
- 22.5 Hybrid and green composites
- 22.6 Summary and future scope
- References
- 23. Medical and pharmaceutical applications of sustainable biopolymers
- Abstract
- Abbreviations
- 23.1 Introduction
- 23.2 Overview of biopolymers
- 23.3 Sources of biopolymers
- 23.4 Types of biopolymers
- 23.5 Medical applications of biopolymers
- 23.6 Pharmaceutical applications of biopolymers
- 23.7 Limitations and future prospects
- 23.8 Conclusion
- References
- 24. Role of sustainable materials in COVID-19
- Abstract
- 24.1 Introduction
- 24.2 Sustainable materials
- 24.3 Diagnosis of COVID-19 through biosensors
- 24.4 Role of sustainable materials against the COVID-19 pandemic
- 24.5 Tackling COVID-19 using graphene-based materials
- 24.6 Fabrication of biosensors utilizing sustainable material for detection of COVID-19
- 24.7 Advantages of sustainable materials biosensors for COVID-19
- 24.8 Disadvantages of sustainable materials biosensors for COVID-19
- 24.9 9 Advances and future perspectives on sustainable biomaterials
- 24.10 Conclusion
- References
- 25. Sustainable materials as a novel source for biomedical applications
- Abstract
- 25.1 Introduction
- 25.2 Classification of biomaterials
- 25.3 Achievements in biomaterial applications
- 25.4 Conclusion and future perspectives
- References
- 26. Recent advancements in sustainable materials for biomedical applications
- Abstract
- 26.1 Introduction
- 26.2 Structural designing/synthesis of sustainable materials
- 26.3 Carbonaceous materials
- 26.4 Biocompatible nanocomposites
- 26.5 Biomedical applications of various sustainable biomass materials
- 26.6 Conventional (fossil-based) poly-urethane for biomedical applications
- 26.7 Biomedical applications for biobased poly-urethanes
- 26.8 Keratin in biomedical applications
- 26.9 Applications of carbon dots/polymer nanocomposites
- 26.10 Classification and application of smart biopolymers
- 26.11 Conclusion
- References
- 27. Sustainable materials for urban streets: trends, challenges, and case studies
- Abstract
- 27.1 Introduction
- 27.2 Research methodology
- 27.3 Literature review
- 27.4 Case studies
- 27.5 Trends and challenges
- 27.6 Discussion and conclusions
- References
- Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: November 1, 2024
- Imprint: Elsevier
- No. of pages: 710
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780443138492
- eBook ISBN: 9780443138485
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Ajay Kumar
Ajay Kumar is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, at JECRC University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. His areas of research include artificial intelligence, materials, incremental sheet forming, additive manufacturing, advanced manufacturing, Industry 4.0, waste management, and optimization techniques.
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Parveen Kumar
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Victor Gambhir
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