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Elsevier - Health Sciences Division MATERIALS AND THE ENVIRONMENT : ECO-INFORMED MATERIAL CHOICE, 3RD EDITION by Michael F. Ashby
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.