Author : I.S. Jawahir
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9400762291
Total Pages : 337 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)
Book Synopsis Treatise on Sustainability Science and Engineering by : I.S. Jawahir
Download or read book Treatise on Sustainability Science and Engineering written by I.S. Jawahir and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-07-01 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.