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.