The New Materials Society New Materials Markets And Issues

Covers: markets for new materials (metals and metal matrix composites; ceramics; and polymers); industrial uses of new materials in autos, home appliances, construction and more; and analysis of new materials issues (Federal materials organization; R&D, information and analysis; tax policy, international trade), and much more. B/w photos, graphs and tables.

Covers: new materials technology overview; advanced metals (magnetic alloys, superalloys, powdered metals, & more); metal matrix composites; advanced ceramic materials (techniques & applications); advanced polymer materials (description of engineering & high performance polymers) & glossary of terms. Black & white photos, graphs & tables.

The products we purchase and use are assembled from a wide range of naturally occurring and manufactured materials. But too often we create hazards for the ecosystem and human health as we mine, process, distribute, use, and dispose of these materials. Until recently, most research has focused on the waste end of material cycles. This book argues that the safest and least costly point at which to avoid environmental damage is when materials are first designed and selected for use in industrial production. Materials Matter presents convincing evidence that we can use fewer materials and eliminate the use of many toxic chemicals by focusing directly on material (chemical) use when products are designed. It also shows how manufacturers can save money by increasing the effectiveness of material use and reducing the use of toxic chemicals. It advocates new directions for the material sciences and government policies on materials. And it argues that manufacturers, suppliers, and customers need to set more socially responsible policies for products and services to achieve higher environmental and health goals.