Proceedings: 2006 Beijing International Materials Week, June 25-30, 2006, Beijing, China

Selected, peer reviewed papers from the 20th Chinese Materials Conference 2019 (CMC 2019) Selected, peer reviewed papers from the Chinese Materials Conference 2019 (CMC 2019), July 10-14, 2019, Sichuan, China

Advances in Sustainable Materials: Fundamentals, Modelling and Characterization provides a comprehensive review of recent technological developments and research accomplishments in this important field. The chapters cover characterization techniques, modeling of sustainable materials, the role of artificial intelligence, Industry 4.0, nature-inspired algorithms, and optimization possibilities. Various computational and simulation approaches for maintaining the sustainability of materials are also covered in detail. In addition to the above, various case studies are also included on the application of sustainable materials in medical, environmental, production, mechanical, and civil engineering. This collection of state-of-the-art techniques, with an emphasis on using various analytical strategies, and computational and simulation approaches, as well as artificial intelligence will encourage researchers, as well as manufacturers to develop more innovative sustainable materials. - Covers various types of sustainable materials, including polymers, metals, ceramics, composites, biomaterials, biodegradable materials, smart materials, and functionally graded materials - Focuses on characterization, modeling, and applications of sustainable materials - Describes the outstanding properties of various classes of materials and their suitability for different types of industrial applications