Handbook Of Ecomaterials

Nothing stays the same for ever. The environmental degradation and corrosion of materials is inevitable and affects most aspects of life. In industrial settings, this inescapable fact has very significant financial, safety and environmental implications. The Handbook of Environmental Degradation of Materials explains how to measure, analyse, and control environmental degradation for a wide range of industrial materials including metals, polymers, ceramics, concrete, wood and textiles exposed to environmental factors such as weather, seawater, and fire. Divided into sections which deal with analysis, types of degradation, protection and surface engineering respectively, the reader is introduced to the wide variety of environmental effects and what can be done to control them. The expert contributors to this book provide a wealth of insider knowledge and engineering knowhow, complementing their explanations and advice with Case Studies from areas such as pipelines, tankers, packaging and chemical processing equipment ensures that the reader understands the practical measures that can be put in place to save money, lives and the environment. The Handbook’s broad scope introduces the reader to the effects of environmental degradation on a wide range of materials, including metals, plastics, concrete,wood and textiles For each type of material, the book describes the kind of degradation that effects it and how best to protect it Case Studies show how organizations from small consulting firms to corporate giants design and manufacture products that are more resistant to environmental effects

Addressing the growing global concern for sustainable engineering, this title is devoted exclusively to the environmental aspects of materials.

Save money and make yourself more self-sufficient by using alternative energy, choosing sustainable materials, and cutting down on waste. This practical guide has all the answers for converting your building to be eco-friendly. Creating an Eco-Friendly Home & Workplace offers accessible information on everything from using better lighting and improving air quality to creating better insulation and installing solar panels. With chapters covering light, power, heat, shelter, air, waste, and water, it covers alterations that anyone can make. Useful information is provided on everything from small and easy adjustments to major projects that make homes healthier. With an emphasis on the three R’s of reduce, reuse and recycle, this book is an indispensable guide for those who want to realize their goals for a greener and more sustainable home and workplace.

"A complete guide to beautifully conceived, ecologically sensitive and consumer-friendly furniture and objects for everyday use. Whether you are interested in design or the sustainability of our environment, building a house or looking for new furniture, whether your office is buying stationery supplies or looking for ergonomic chairs, here is a complete resource, invaluable for the broad consumer market and design professionals. The Eco-Design Handbook offers the best-designed objects for every aspect of the home and office, including environmentally sound materials and building products. Some pieces are prototypes, some have already become classics; others have been discovered from far-away or unexpected places or difficult-to-find one-person studios. The introduction puts forward the history of green design and the latest eco-design strategies, and addresses the search for international standards. Sections are devoted to detailed illustrated descriptions of furniture and objects for domestic living and for the office or work, another section is a catalogue of eco-materials, and there is a vast reference resource, including detailed listings of manufacturers, design studios and green organizations; a checklist of eco-design strategies; further reading; and a glossary of useful terms and concepts. Easy-to-use information panels and comprehensive index enable the reader to find any product, designer or manufacturer instantly."--Publishers description.

Machine learning (ML) and the internet of things (IoT) are the top technologies used by businesses to increase efficiency, productivity, and competitiveness in this fast-paced digital era transformation. ML is the key tool for fast processing and decision making applied to smart city applications and next-generation IoT devices, which require ML to satisfy their working objective. IoT technology has proven efficient in solving many real-world problems, and ML algorithms combined with IoT means the fusion of product and intelligence to achieve better automation, efficiency, productivity, and connectivity. The Handbook of Research on Machine Learning-Enabled IoT for Smart Applications Across Industries highlights the importance of ML for IoT’s success and diverse ML-powered IoT applications. This book addresses the problems and challenges in energy, industry, and healthcare and solutions proposed for ML-enabled IoT and new algorithms in ML. It further addresses their accuracy for existing real-time applications. Covering topics such as agriculture, pattern recognition, and smart applications, this premier reference source is an essential resource for engineers, scientists, educators, students, researchers, and academicians.