Green Technology and Smart Materials for Engineering Applications
Sustainability and technological advancements are rapidly gaining traction on a global scale and are becoming increasingly prominent across a wide range of industries, as evidenced by current market trends. Companies are making significant investments in the research and development of smart materials that can adapt to their surroundings in real time, thereby improving their performance and productivity. The heightened interest in environmentally friendly and intelligent materials can be attributed to the recent surge in research, conferences, and patent applications in this field, highlighting the need for a comprehensive resource that can provide a thorough explanation of these developments.Green Technology and Smart Materials for Engineering Applications provides a thorough examination of smart materials, including their unique properties and applications in sustainable construction. It explores the versatile uses of green materials in different industries, emphasizing sustainable manufacturing practices and resource-efficient materials. The integration of eco-design and innovation is looked at for the creation of sustainable materials, highlighting the importance of green and smart materials in optimizing energy consumption. Additionally, the book offers insights into reuse and recycling techniques that promote circular economy principles and sustainable business models related to green and smart materials. Real-world examples and success stories are used to illustrate the environmental and economic impacts of implementing smart and green materials in various industries.This book is intended to serve as a comprehensive reference guide for academics, researchers, scholars, and professionals working in the fields of manufacturing processing, material science, and environmental engineering. The primary objective of this book is to showcase sustainability by emphasizing the diverse array of green and smart materials utilized in various engineering applications. Through this publication, readers will gain valuable insights into the importance of incorporating environmentally friendly materials into their work, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable future.
Fundamentals and Applications of Additive Manufacturing
Through nine chapters covering software, hardware, solid-based, liquid-based, and powder-based 3D printing processes, this textbook provides a comprehensive but easy-to-understand and application-oriented guide to the fundamentals and applications of 3D printing.Readers are guided through various topics in a structured and logical manner that takes them from an initial comprehensive discussion of the topic to specialized chapters on advanced areas. The authors compare additive manufacturing with conventional processes; introduce computer-aided design; explore data preparation techniques including 3D printing interfaces; and provide information regarding STL files, model slicing, toolpath generation, 3D printing material, solid-liquid-powder-based 3D printing processes, post-processing techniques, advancements and future trends in 3D printing. The book also discusses printing accuracy, precision and tolerance, and open-source data preparation software such as Fusion 360 and Tinkercad. To ensure readers' comprehensive understanding of the different printing methods, the book discusses solid-, liquid- and powder-based 3D printing processes and their principles, workings, applications, post processing techniques and future trends. Images and descriptive figures effectively illustrate the concepts and processes throughout, aiding in the understanding and retention of the concepts and processes. Every chapter includes learning outcomes, discussion topics, self-check exercises and multiple-choice questions help teachers and students to assess their learning.The broad coverage and engaging discussion format make this an ideal textbook for undergraduate and postgraduate students and an accessible reference for enthusiasts with elementary knowledge. In guiding readers from the basic concepts through to individual methodologies and printing techniques, it is invaluable to any reader who aims for a career related to any related application and industry.
