Treatise on Sustainability Science and Engineering

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 Sustainabl...

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Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Jawahir, I.S. (Editor), Sikdar, S.K. (Editor), Huang, Y. (Editor)
Format: Electronic
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands : Imprint: Springer, 2013.
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Online Access:https://ezaccess.library.uitm.edu.my/login?url=http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-6229-9
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Summary: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 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 Sustainable supply chain management � The uniqueness of this book lies in the range of topics covered with in-depth analysis and case studies. � This book will be of interest to academic and industrial researchers, professionals in corporate and governmental organizations, and others interested in advancing the current state-of-the-art to the next level for the benefit of our global society. �
Physical Description:XIII, 338 p. 106 illus., 74 illus. in color. online resource.
ISBN:9789400762299