Sustainable Manufacturing of Advanced Materials

Unlock the blueprint for the next generation of manufacturing with this essential, expert-led guide to producing high-performance, cutting-edge materials through environmentally responsible methods without compromising on innovation or performance.

The production of advanced materials in a sustainable manner is an increasingly important area of study for business. Emerging innovations in energy, healthcare, transportation, electronics, and other fields are built on advanced materials, such as high-performance composites, nanomaterials, biomaterials, and smart materials. However, producing them frequently calls for energy-intensive procedures, dangerous chemicals, and an excess of resources. This book offers a comprehensive exploration of how cutting-edge materials can be produced through environmentally responsible methods without compromising performance or innovation. It bridges the gap between materials science and sustainable engineering, examining the entire lifecycle of advanced materials―from raw material selection and design to manufacturing processes and end-of-life considerations. Real-world case studies offer a practical look at green synthesis techniques, life cycle evaluations, energy-efficient manufacturing procedures, recycling and circular economy tactics, and the incorporation of digital technologies in the manufacture of sustainable materials. Authored by leading experts across academia and industry, this book is an essential resource for professionals and researchers striving to integrate sustainability into material development. With a focus on practical applications and future-ready solutions, this essential resource is your guide to building a cleaner, smarter manufacturing future.

Readers will find the volume:

• Showcases cutting-edge methods that reduce waste and energy use in material production;
• Explores advanced manufacturing techniques like additive manufacturing and nanotechnology;
• Addresses sustainability challenges across industries―from automotive to aerospace and construction;
• Connects materials science with market trends and environmental regulations.

Audience

Environmental and materials scientists, chemical and mechanical engineers, industrial designers, policymakers, and sustainability consultants in sectors like aerospace, automotive, construction, electronics, and energy.

Gurudas Mandal, PhD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Metallurgical Engineering, Kazi Nazrul University, West Bengal, India. He has published 20 technical research papers in reputed international journals, eight papers in conference proceedings, and nine book chapters. His research interests focus on alloy steel and cast iron, composite materials, magnetic materials, hydrogen energy, and archaeometallurgy.

Swarup Kumar Ghosh, PhD is a Professor in the Department of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, the Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur. West Bengal, India. He has published more than 100 research articles in reputed international journals and conference proceedings and has served as an investigator for nine sponsored projects. His research interests include structure-property correlations in ferrous and non-ferrous alloys, composite materials, crystallographic texture, and corrosion engineering.

Snehanshu Pal, PhD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering at the Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur. West Bengal, India. He has published more than 115 research articles in internationally reputed journals, three technical books, and edited one technical book. He has served as an investigator for five sponsored research projects and two industrial projects and has active research collaborations with esteemed universities across the globe.

Sandip Kunar, PhD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Aditya Engineering College, Andhra Pradesh, India. He has published more than 28 research papers in various reputed international journals, more than 24 research papers in national and international conference proceedings, 35 book chapters, and 13 books. He has also published two patents and been granted an additional two. His research interests include non-conventional machining processes, micromachining processes, advanced manufacturing technology, and industrial engineering.