Treatise on sustainability science and engineering

I. S. Jawahir, S. K. Sikdar, Y. Huang

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Abstract

This book is aimed at providing a comprehensive overview of recent developments in sustainability science and engineering. The book focuses on principles and practices and presents 18 interwoven chapters on four major themes: design for sustainability; sustainability metrics and analysis; sustainable energy; and sustainable supply/value. Significant, state-of-the-art work, methodologies, practices and plans are presented by researchers, technology developers and industry leaders. Topics discussed include: life cycle assessment; product end-of-life options; practical approaches to sustainability; environmental footprint assessment; biofuels; and sustainable supply chain management.

Original languageEnglish
Number of pages338
Volume9789400762299
ISBN (Electronic)9789400762299
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 1 2013

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© 2013 Springer Science+Business Media Dordrecht. All rights reserved.

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Environmental Science

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