White Paper: Advancing Sustainable Composites in Materials Technology for Sustainability
Creators: name: Goh, Kheng Lim
Publisher: name: figshare
Year: 2023
Subjects: classificationCode: 400101
subject: Aerospace materials
classificationCode: 400102
subject: Aerospace structures
classificationCode: 400202
subject: Automotive engineering materials
classificationCode: 400302
subject: Biomaterials
classificationCode: 400301
subject: Biofabrication
classificationCode: 400303
subject: Biomechanical engineering
classificationCode: 400308
subject: Medical devices
classificationCode: 400504
subject: Construction engineering
classificationCode: 400505
subject: Construction materials
classificationCode: 400509
subject: Structural dynamics
classificationCode: 400510
subject: Structural engineering
classificationCode: 401102
subject: Environmentally sustainable engineering
classificationCode: 401103
subject: Global and planetary environmental engineering
classificationCode: 401105
subject: Life cycle assessment and industrial ecology
classificationCode: 401106
subject: Waste management, reduction, reuse and recycling
classificationCode: 401104
subject: Health and ecological risk assessment
classificationCode: 401101
subject: Air pollution modelling and control
classificationCode: 401199
subject: Environmental engineering not elsewhere classified
classificationCode: 401401
subject: Additive manufacturing
classificationCode: 401402
subject: CAD/CAM systems
classificationCode: 401403
subject: Flexible manufacturing systems
classificationCode: 401404
subject: Industrial engineering
classificationCode: 401405
subject: Machine tools
classificationCode: 401406
subject: Machining
classificationCode: 401407
subject: Manufacturing management
classificationCode: 401408
subject: Manufacturing processes and technologies (excl. textiles)
classificationCode: 401411
subject: Packaging, storage and transportation (excl. food and agricultural products)
classificationCode: 401412
subject: Precision engineering
classificationCode: 401413
subject: Textile technology
classificationCode: 401499
subject: Manufacturing engineering not elsewhere classified
classificationCode: 401601
subject: Ceramics
classificationCode: 401602
subject: Composite and hybrid materials
classificationCode: 401603
subject: Compound semiconductors
classificationCode: 401605
subject: Functional materials
classificationCode: 401606
subject: Glass
classificationCode: 401607
subject: Metals and alloy materials
classificationCode: 401609
subject: Polymers and plastics
classificationCode: 401610
subject: Timber, pulp and paper
classificationCode: 401611
subject: Wearable materials
classificationCode: 401702
subject: Dynamics, vibration and vibration control
classificationCode: 401703
subject: Energy generation, conversion and storage (excl. chemical and electrical)
classificationCode: 401704
subject: Mechanical engineering asset management
classificationCode: 401706
subject: Numerical modelling and mechanical characterisation
classificationCode: 401707
subject: Solid mechanics
classificationCode: 410103
subject: Human impacts of climate change and human adaptation
classificationCode: 410402
subject: Environmental assessment and monitoring
classificationCode: 410403
subject: Environmental education and extension
classificationCode: 410406
subject: Natural resource management
classificationCode: 410404
subject: Environmental management
classificationCode: 410503
subject: Groundwater quality processes and contaminated land assessment
classificationCode: 410599
subject: Pollution and contamination not elsewhere classified
classificationCode: 390105
subject: Environmental education curriculum and pedagogy
classificationCode: 390301
subject: Continuing and community education
classificationCode: 390303
subject: Higher education
classificationCode: 390305
subject: Professional education and training
classificationCode: 440604
subject: Environmental geography
classificationCode: 440611
subject: Transport geography
classificationCode: 440612
subject: Urban geography
classificationCode: 440704
subject: Environment policy
classificationCode: 440706
subject: Health policy
classificationCode: 440707
subject: Housing policy
classificationCode: 440710
subject: Research, science and technology policy
classificationCode: 440714
subject: Urban policy
classificationCode: 440703
subject: Economic development policy

description: This white paper outlines a strategic vision for the future of Materials Technology for Sustainability (MTS), focusing on the advancement of sustainable composites. Recognizing global priorities such as climate change and biodiversity loss, this initiative aims to address challenges in composite materials, emphasizing mechanics, and repair for enhanced durability.