Materials and the Environment - Eco-informed Material Choice (Paperback, 3rd edition)

Materials and the Environment, Third Edition, discusses the history of our increasing dependence on materials and energy. The book explains where materials come from and how they are used in a variety of industries, along with their lifecycle and relationship to energy and carbon. In addition, it covers the controls and economic instruments that hinder the use of engineering materials, considers sustainability from a materials perspective, and highlights the importance of low-carbon power and material efficiency. Further sections cover the mechanical, thermal and electrical properties of engineering metals, polymers, ceramics, composites and natural materials and their relationship to environmental issues. This book is intended for instructors and students of Engineering, Materials Science and Industrial/Product Design, as well as for materials engineers and product designers who need to consider the environmental implications of materials in their designs.

General

Imprint:	Butterworth-Heinemann
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	March 2021
First published:	2021
Authors:	Michael F. Ashby
Dimensions:	235 x 191 x 24mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	448
Edition:	3rd edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-12-821521-0
Categories:	Books > Professional & Technical > Mechanical engineering & materials > Materials science > General
LSN:	0-12-821521-6
Barcode:	9780128215210

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