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Green Materials and Processes
- 1st Edition - March 13, 2021
- Editors: S. M. Sapuan, Muhd Ridzuan Mansor
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 1 9 4 8 2 - 9
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 1 9 4 4 2 - 3
Design for Sustainability: Green Materials and Processes provides fundamental and practical knowledge surrounding product development applications throughout the entire lifecycle… Read more
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Request a sales quoteDesign 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
Materials scientists, engineers, Researchers, and students in higher education institutions, design practitioners and engineers in private and public sector organizations
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- List of contributors
- About the editors
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Part I: Design methods
- Chapter 1. “Green” conceptual design toward design for environmental sustainability
- Abstract
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 Conceptual design and design for environmental sustainability
- 1.3 Renewable materials: Biocomposites
- 1.4 Biocomposites: “Green” concept generation and evaluation
- 1.5 Conclusions
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 2. Conceptual design development and selection of green product
- Abstract
- 2.1 Introduction to conceptual design in design for sustainability
- 2.2 Framework of conceptual design and selection process in green product development
- 2.3 Conceptual design development process
- 2.4 Conceptual design selection process
- 2.5 Case study on the conceptual design development of a green product
- 2.6 Conclusion and future directions in the conceptual design of green products
- Acknowledgment
- References
- Chapter 3. Sustainable materials selection: principles and applications
- Abstract
- 3.1 Introduction to materials selection in design for sustainability
- 3.2 Overview of multiple criteria decision-making for materials selection
- 3.3 Weight determination on criteria for the multiple criteria decision-making method
- 3.4 Materials selection for green composites product development
- 3.5 Case study: natural fiber composite materials selection using a TOPSIS method
- 3.6 Conclusion
- Acknowledgment
- References
- Chapter 4. Implementation of design for sustainability in developing trophy plaque using green kenaf polymer composites
- Abstract
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Product development of kenaf composite trophy plaque using DfS approach
- 4.3 Conclusions
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 5. Dynamic analysis of a laminated rubber–metal spring vibration isolator for sustainable design
- Abstract
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Mathematical modeling method of a laminated rubber–metal spring
- 5.3 Results and discussion
- 5.4 Conclusions
- Acknowledgment
- References
- Chapter 6. Design for sustainability integration in education
- Abstract
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Concept of sustainable design and sustainable development in education
- 6.3 Sustainable design and development: teaching methods and approaches in higher education
- 6.4 Embedding the design for sustainability concept into education: example of practices in a higher education institution
- 6.5 Challenges of integrating the sustainable design concept in higher education
- 6.6 Conclusions
- Acknowledgment
- References
- Part II: Green materials
- Chapter 7. A review of natural fiber reinforced recycled thermoplastic polymer composites
- Abstract
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Natural fibers
- 7.3 Recycled plastic as an alternative to virgin plastic
- 7.4 Recycled plastic applications in natural fiber composites
- 7.5 Natural fiber reinforced recycled polymer blend composites
- 7.6 Conclusions
- Acknowledgment
- References
- Chapter 8. Degradable composites: processes and applications
- Abstract
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Degradable composites system
- 8.3 Synthesis and fabrication process
- 8.4 Degradability of composites
- 8.5 Applications of degradable composites
- 8.6 Conclusions
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 9. Thermoplastic starch as renewable plastics
- Abstract
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Biopolymers
- 9.3 Natural fiber composites
- 9.4 Starch-based composites
- 9.5 Polymerization of thermoplastic starch
- 9.6 Thermoplastic cassava starch
- 9.7 Thermoplastic rice starch
- 9.8 Thermoplastic cornstarch
- 9.9 Thermoplastic potato starch
- 9.10 Thermoplastics from various sources
- 9.11 Conclusions
- Acknowledgment
- References
- Chapter 10. Composites leading to a clean and green future
- Abstract
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 Composite processing, types, and their environmental applications
- 10.3 Classification of composites
- 10.4 Recent advancements in composites
- 10.5 Composites applied in different environmental applications
- 10.6 Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Further reading
- Chapter 11. A comprehensive review of natural fiber reinforced polymer biocomposites and their applications
- Abstract
- 11.1 Introduction
- 11.2 Extraction of natural fibers/different sources of natural fibers
- 11.3 Comparison between neat polypropylene and natural fiber/polypropylene composites
- 11.4 The effects of coupling agent and chemical treatment
- 11.5 The influence of natural fiber loading on the composites
- 11.6 Various applications of natural fiber reinforced PP
- 11.7 Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 12. Electrospinning process for green polymeric nanomaterials
- Abstract
- 12.1 Introduction
- 12.2 Electrospinning process
- 12.3 Green nanofibers using the electrospinning process
- 12.4 The advantages of the electrospinning process
- 12.5 Current issues and recommendations
- 12.6 Conclusions
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 13. Recent development in kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus)-based biocomposites and their potential industrial applications: A review
- Abstract
- 13.1 Introduction to natural fiber
- 13.2 Classification of natural fibers
- 13.3 Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.)
- 13.4 Cultivation of kenaf
- 13.5 Properties of kenaf fibers and kenaf fiber reinforced polymer composites
- 13.6 Kenaf fibers as reinforcement for polymer composites
- 13.7 Properties of kenaf fiber reinforced polymer composites
- 13.8 Kenaf fiber reinforced hybrid polymer composites
- 13.9 Potential applications of kenaf reinforced polymer composites
- 13.10 Conclusions
- Acknowledgment
- References
- Part III: Manufacturing processes
- Chapter 14. Recent progress on fused filament fabrication research: sustainable materials and processing parameters
- Abstract
- 14.1 Introduction
- 14.2 Fused filament fabrication
- 14.3 Materials of fused filament fabrication
- 14.4 Applications and challenges of composite material filaments
- 14.5 Conclusions
- Acknowledgment
- References
- Chapter 15. Out-of-autoclave as a sustainable composites manufacturing process for aerospace applications
- Abstract
- 15.1 Introduction
- 15.2 Out-of-autoclave as a sustainable manufacturing process
- 15.3 Types of out-of-autoclave molding process
- 15.4 Application of the out-of-autoclave process in manufacturing an aircraft composite seat pan
- 15.5 Results and discussion
- 15.6 Conclusions
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 16. Life cycle analysis of fused filament fabrication: A review
- Abstract
- 16.1 Introduction
- 16.2 Principles of fused filament fabrication
- 16.3 Life cycle analysis methodology
- 16.4 Comparison of life cycle assessment of fused filament fabrication with other additive manufacturing processes
- 16.5 Conclusions
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 17. Application of lightweight materials toward design for sustainability in automotive component development
- Abstract
- 17.1 Introduction
- 17.2 Sustainability in automotive production
- 17.3 Design for energy efficiency by lightweighting
- 17.4 Lightweight metal alloys in automotive applications
- 17.5 Sustainable design: tailor welded blanks
- 17.6 Production and processing of tailor welded blanks
- 17.7 Case study: low-power laser-welded dissimilar aluminum tailor welded blanks
- 17.8 Future trends and directions
- 17.9 Conclusions
- Acknowledgment
- References
- Index
- No. of pages: 498
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: March 13, 2021
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Paperback ISBN: 9780128194829
- eBook ISBN: 9780128194423
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S. M. Sapuan
S.M. Sapuan is a Professor (Grade “A”) of composite materials in the Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, at the Universiti Putra Malaysia. He is also Head of the Advanced Engineering Materials and Composites Research Centre (AEMC) at UPM. He attained his BEng in mechanical engineering from the University of Newcastle, in Australia and then went on to receive his MSc in engineering design and PhD in materials engineering, from De Montfort University in the UK. He is a Professional Engineer and a Fellow of many professional societies, including the Society of Automotive Engineers; the Academy of Science Malaysia; the International Society for Development and Sustainability; the World Academy of Sciences; the Plastic and Rubber Institute Malaysia (PRIM); the Malaysian Scientific Association and the Institute of Materials Malaysia. He is an Honorary Member and past Vice President of the Asian Polymer Association and Founding Chairman and Honorary Member of The Society of Sugar Palm Development and Industry, Malaysia. During the course of his career, he has produced over 2500 publications, including 989 journal papers, 68 books and 246 book chapters.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor of Composite Materials, Advanced Engineering Materials and Composites Research Centre (AEMC), Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia, MalaysiaMM
Muhd Ridzuan Mansor
Muhd Ridzuan Mansor is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Durian Tunggal, Malaysia. His research interests lie in product design, materials selection, lifecycle assessment, biocomposite materials, and materials characterization.
Affiliations and expertise
Department of Automotive, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, MalaysiaRead Design for Sustainability on ScienceDirect