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Materials and Sustainable Development
Materials and Sustainable Development, Second Edition, written by noted materials selection authority Mike Ashby, provides a structure and framework for analyzing sustainable development and the role of materials in it.The book's aim is to introduce ways of exploring sustainable development to readers in a way that avoids simplistic interpretations and approaches complexity in a systematic way.There is no completely 'right' answer to questions of sustainable development, instead, there is a thoughtful, well-researched response that recognizes concerns of stakeholders, conflicting priorities, and the economic, legal and social aspects of the technology and its environmental legacy. The intent of the book is not to offer solutions to sustainability challenges but rather to improve the quality of discussion and enable informed, balanced debate.This updated edition has been updated to reflect new insights, regulatory trends and other developments that have occurred since publication of the previous edition.
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Materials and Sustainable Development
This book, from noted materials selection authority Mike Ashby, provides a structure and framework for analyzing sustainable development and the role of materials in it.The aim is to introduce ways of exploring sustainable development to readers in a way that avoids simplistic interpretations and approaches complexity in a systematic way.There is no completely "right" answer to questions of sustainable development - instead, there is a thoughtful, well-researched response that recognizes concerns of stakeholders, the conflicting priorities and the economic, legal and social aspects of a technology as well as its environmental legacy.The intent is not to offer solutions to sustainability challenges but rather to improve the quality of discussion and enable informed, balanced debate.
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Materials for Design
Over the last ten years there has been a huge growth in the area of materials for design, but most books on this subject deal with advanced, semi-formed materials (that is, materials sold as sheet, rod, tube, etc.).This book provides much-needed information on the raw materials, and the low-down on how these can be used. Organized into three sections embracing grown, oil-based and mined materials, each entry includes information on key features, typical applications, production processes and sustainability issues.This fact-packed book will allow professional designers and students from a range of disciplines to understand in simple, exciting, visual terms the different qualities and features of materials.
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Furniture Design, second edition : An Introduction to Development, Materials and Manufacturing
A unique and comprehensive resource for student and professional furniture designers, providing in-depth answers to their questions about aesthetics, function, materials, manufacturing and sustainability.In this second edition Stuart Lawson emphasizes the principles of a circular economy and what this means for furnituredesign and consumption.He considers the latest technological developments such as 3-D printing and the use of innovative materials such as bioplastics.He also examines the capabilities and potential of CAD-based design optimization, AI and machine learning-driven generative design processes. The book features case studies on pioneering, contemporary and historical designers and includes an illustrated directory of materials and manufacturing processes.
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What are raw materials, auxiliary materials, or operating materials?
Raw materials are the basic materials used in the production of goods. They are typically natural resources such as wood, metal, or agricultural products. Auxiliary materials are used to support the production process, such as lubricants, cleaning agents, or packaging materials. Operating materials are the supplies and tools used in the day-to-day operations of a business, such as office supplies, maintenance tools, or safety equipment. These materials are essential for the production and operation of goods and services.
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Can someone explain the terms reserve materials, building materials, and operating materials?
Reserve materials are items kept in stock for future use, typically for emergencies or unexpected situations. Building materials are used in the construction or renovation of structures, such as wood, concrete, and steel. Operating materials are supplies necessary for the day-to-day functioning of a business or organization, like office supplies, cleaning products, and maintenance tools. Each term refers to specific types of materials needed for different purposes within a given context.
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What is the difference between building materials, operating materials, and auxiliary materials?
Building materials are used in the construction of a structure, such as bricks, concrete, and steel. Operating materials are items used in the day-to-day operations of a building, like cleaning supplies, office supplies, and maintenance tools. Auxiliary materials are additional items that support the functioning of a building, such as lighting fixtures, plumbing fixtures, and HVAC systems. Each type of material serves a specific purpose in the construction and maintenance of a building.
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What is the difference between building materials, operating materials, and supplementary materials?
Building materials are used in the construction of a structure, such as wood, concrete, steel, and bricks. Operating materials are items used to maintain and operate a building, like cleaning supplies, light bulbs, and HVAC filters. Supplementary materials are additional items that may not be essential for the structure but can enhance its functionality or aesthetics, such as decorative finishes, landscaping materials, or furniture.
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Materials Experience 2 : Expanding Territories of Materials and Design
Materials Experience 2: Expanding Territories of Materials and Design is the follow-up companion to Materials Experience published in 2014.Materials experience as a concept has evolved substantially and is now mobilized to incorporate new ways of thinking and designing.Through all-new peer-reviewed chapters and project write-ups, the book presents critical perspectives on new and emerging relationships between designers, materials, and artifacts.Subtitled Expanding Territories of Materials and Design, the book examines in depth the increased prevalence of material-driven design practices, as well as the changing role of materials themselves, toward active and influential agents within and outside design processes.The book is essential reading for anyone involved in materials and design, containing 11 authoritative chapters and 18 illustrated accounts of contemporary research projects and practices.
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Persistently Luminescent Materials : From Development to Applications
With a wide range of backgrounds, this book covers both inorganic and organic as well as their hybrids of various persistently luminescent materials.
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Supercapacitors : Materials, Design, and Commercialization
Supercapacitors: Materials, Design, and Commercialization provides a comprehensive overview of the latest research trends and opportunities in supercapacitors, particularly in terms of novel materials and electrolytes.The book addresses the transformation in supercapacitive technology from double layer capacitance to battery-type capacitance, providing a clear understanding of the conceptual differences between various charge storage processes for supercapacitors, charge storage based on materials and electrolytes, and calculation for capacitance for these charge processes.Detailed chapters discuss recent developments in materials, such as carbons, chalcogenides, MXene and phosphorene, various polymer nanocomposites, and polyoxometalates for supercapacitors. This is followed by in-depth coverage of electrolytes, including the evolution of electrolytes from aqueous to water-in-salt electrolytes and their role in improving the energy density of supercapacitors.The final part of the book examines the role of artificial intelligence in the design of supercapacitors, and latest developments in translating novel supercapacitor technologies from laboratory-scale research to a commercialization.
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Materials Selection in Mechanical Design
Materials Selection in Mechanical Design, Sixth Edition, winner of a 2018 Textbook Excellence Award (Texty), describes the procedures for material selection in mechanical design to ensure that the most suitable materials for a given application are identified from the full range of materials and section shapes available.Recognized as the world’s leading materials selection textbook, users will find a unique and innovative resource for students, engineers, and product/industrial designers.Selected revisions to this new edition ensure the book will continue to meet the needs of all those whose studies or careers involve selecting the best material for the project at hand.
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What is the difference between raw materials, operating materials, and auxiliary materials?
Raw materials are the basic materials used in the production of goods, such as wood, metal, or oil. Operating materials are the materials used in the day-to-day operations of a business, such as office supplies, cleaning supplies, or packaging materials. Auxiliary materials are materials that support the production process but are not directly used in the final product, such as lubricants, solvents, or maintenance supplies. Each type of material plays a different role in the production and operation of a business.
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What is the difference between raw materials, auxiliary materials, operating materials, and goods?
Raw materials are the basic materials used in the production of goods, such as wood for furniture or steel for cars. Auxiliary materials are used to support the production process but do not become part of the final product, like lubricants or cleaning agents. Operating materials are items necessary for the day-to-day functioning of a business, such as office supplies or maintenance tools. Goods are the final products that are produced and sold to customers, such as furniture or cars.
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Is there a difference between materials and raw materials?
Yes, there is a difference between materials and raw materials. Raw materials are the basic materials that are used to make a product, such as wood, metal, or cotton. Materials, on the other hand, are the finished products that are used to create something else, such as plastic, glass, or fabric. In other words, raw materials are the starting point in the production process, while materials are the end result that can be used in various applications.
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Name five magnetic materials and five non-magnetic materials.
Five magnetic materials are iron, nickel, cobalt, gadolinium, and neodymium. These materials are attracted to magnets and can be magnetized themselves. On the other hand, five non-magnetic materials are wood, plastic, glass, copper, and aluminum. These materials are not attracted to magnets and cannot be magnetized.
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