Advances 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.
Table of Contents
1. Sustainable bio-polymeric materials 2. Sustainable fiber reinforced biopolymer composites: preparation, properties, and applications 3. Sustainable, smart, and novel material 4. Green synthesis of carbon dots: a path toward sustainability 5. Emerging sustainable nanomaterials and their applications and future scope 6. Recent advances in nanomaterials and nanocomposites in environmental applications 7. Analysis of surface roughness of polyamide parts fabricated by selective laser sintering process 8. Synthesis and characterizations of La-doped BiFeO3 solid solutions for solar cell application 9. The role of artificial intelligence in materials science: a review 10. Experimental and optimization analysis on mechanical properties of polymer-based natural composites 11. Experimental investigation of self-healing properties of bacteria concrete with basalt and flax fibers by direct application 12. Fabrication and evaluation of mechanical properties of natural fiber composites 13. Identifying factors affecting the choice of sustainable materials: a factor analysis approach for sustainable development 14. Anisotropy and tensile characterization of dual phase steel sheets 15. Optimizing surface roughness in WEDM for enhanced manufacturing performance: a response surface methodology approach 16. Enhancing tribological performance of bio-lubricants with nanoadditives: a four-ball tribometer study on vegetable oil-based lubricants 17. A comparative study on nickel oxide-based hole transport materials for inverted perovskite solar cells 18. Role of di-electric materials as substrate for the performance of microstrip patch antenna: a review 19. Screening assessment of thrombogenicity of candidate bioceramic material of zirconium oxide (IV) in ex vivo experiment 20. Hot corrosion and high-temperature oxidation studies of hard-faced nickel alloy on stainless steel 321 21. Experimental investigation of broken fiber strands and their location in E-glass/epoxy composite laminates 22. A comprehensive review of metal matrix composites: manufacturing techniques, mechanical properties, and industrial applications 23. Medical and pharmaceutical applications of sustainable biopolymers 24. Sustainable materials role in COVID-19 25. Sustainable materials as a novel source for biomedical applications 26. Recent advancements in sustainable materials for biomedical applications 27. Sustainable materials for urban streets: trends, challenges, and case studies
Authors
Ajay Kumar Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, JECRC University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.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.
Parveen Kumar Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Rawal Institute of Engineering and Technology, Faridabad, Haryana, India. Parveen Kumar is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, at Rawal Institute of Engineering and Technology, Faridabad, Haryana, India. His areas of research include advanced materials, die-less forming, additive manufacturing, CAD/CAM, and optimization techniques. Victor Gambhir President and Vice-Chancellor, JECRC University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. Victor Gambhir is a President and Vice-Chancellor of JECRC University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. His areas of research include industrial engineering, manufacturing, and materials. Ramesh Chander Kuhad Distinguished Professor, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana; Sharda University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Director, DPGITM, Gurugram, Haryana. Ramesh Chander Kuhad is a Distinguished Professor at Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana; Sharda University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh and the Director, at the DPGITM, Gurugram, Haryana. His areas of research include plant biomass biotechnology, biorefineries for sustainable production of biofuels, and other bio-based products.
