Compares epoxy resin with thermoset and thermoplastic materials, focusing on its high strength, adhesion, and chemical resistance, and explores its diverse applications in various industries.
Covers the constituents, manufacturing processes, properties, and environmental impact of composites, including synthetic fibers like Kevlar and carbon fibers.
Explores the recycling of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and wastewater treatment, emphasizing sustainable practices and challenges in clean energy and material recycling.
Explores material lifecycle, properties, sustainability, and design, emphasizing the importance of auditing products for sustainability and discussing the evaluation of consumer products like LEGO.
Explores fracture mechanics, crack growth, and the weakest link theory, emphasizing the statistical distribution of crack sizes and the significance of the largest crack in material failure.