Encyclopedia of Renewable and Sustainable Materials

Encyclopedia of Renewable and Sustainable Materials provides a comprehensive overview, covering research and development on all aspects of renewable, recyclable and sustainable materials. The use of renewable and sustainable materials in building construction, the automotive sector, energy, textiles and others can create markets for agricultural products and additional revenue streams for farmers, as well as significantly reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, manufacturing energy requirements, manufacturing costs and waste. This book provides researchers, students and professionals in materials science and engineering with tactics and information as they face increasingly complex challenges around the development, selection and use of construction and manufacturing materials.

Covers a broad range of topics not available elsewhere in one resourceArranged thematically for ease of navigationDiscusses key features on processing, use, application and the environmental benefits of renewable and sustainable materialsContains a special focus on sustainability that will lead to the reduction of carbon emissions and enhance protection of the natural environment with regard to sustainable materials

1. Natural Renewable Materials 2. Renewability of Synthetic Materials 3. Renewable Materials in Building, Construction, and Architecture 4. Recycling of Renewable Materials 5. Sustainable Materials and Technologies 6. Renewable and Sustainable Materials in Automotive and Consumer Products and Packaging 7. Sustainable Processing Technologies and Industrial Processes 8. Biodegradable and Bio-Based Materials 9. Mitigating Greenhouse Effect and Carbon Footprint Through Renewability Approach 10. Eco Friendly Materials and Technologies 11. Nanotechnology in Production and Application of Renewable and Sustainable Materials