Ankush Raina - Böcker

Tribology and Sustainability brings a vision of promoting a greener, cleaner and eco-friendly environment by highlighting sustainable solutions in tribology via the development of self-lubricating materials, green additives in lubricants, natural fibre-reinforced materials and biomimetic approaches. Backed by supporting schematic diagrams, data tables and illustrations for easy understanding, the book focuses on recent advancements in tribology and sustainability. Global sustainability and regional requirements are addressed through chapters on natural composites, green lubricants, biomedical systems and wind energy systems, with a dedicated chapter on a global sustainability scenario.FEATURES Highlights sustainability via new tribological approaches and how such methods are essential Covers the theoretical aspects of various tribological topics concerning mechanical and material designs for energy-efficient systems Includes practical global sustainability based on the regional requirements of tribological research and sustainable impact Reviews the tribology of green lubricants, green additives and lightweight materials Discusses topics related to biomimetics and biotribologyTribology and Sustainability will assist researchers, professionals and graduate students in tribology, surface engineering, mechanical design and materials engineering, including mechanical, aerospace, chemical and environmental engineering.

Tribology and Sustainability brings a vision of promoting a greener, cleaner and eco-friendly environment by highlighting sustainable solutions in tribology via the development of self-lubricating materials, green additives in lubricants, natural fibre-reinforced materials and biomimetic approaches. Backed by supporting schematic diagrams, data tables and illustrations for easy understanding, the book focuses on recent advancements in tribology and sustainability. Global sustainability and regional requirements are addressed through chapters on natural composites, green lubricants, biomedical systems and wind energy systems, with a dedicated chapter on a global sustainability scenario.FEATURES Highlights sustainability via new tribological approaches and how such methods are essential Covers the theoretical aspects of various tribological topics concerning mechanical and material designs for energy-efficient systems Includes practical global sustainability based on the regional requirements of tribological research and sustainable impact Reviews the tribology of green lubricants, green additives and lightweight materials Discusses topics related to biomimetics and biotribologyTribology and Sustainability will assist researchers, professionals and graduate students in tribology, surface engineering, mechanical design and materials engineering, including mechanical, aerospace, chemical and environmental engineering.

The text focuses on the role and the importance of 3D printing in new product development processes. It covers various aspects such as the 3D printing revolution and Industry 4.0, sustainability and 3D printing, and economics of 3D printing. It discusses important concepts, including 3D printing, rapid prototyping, mechanical and physical properties of 3D printed parts, nanomaterials, and material aspects of 3D printing.Features1. Presents recent advances such as Industry 4.0, 4D printing, 3D material mechanical characterization, and printing of advanced materials.2. Highlights the interdisciplinary aspects of 3D printing, particularly in biomedical, and aerospace engineering.3. Discusses mechanical and physical properties of 3D printed parts, material aspects, and process parameters.4. Showcases topics such as rapid prototyping, medical equipment design, and biomimetics related to the role of 3D printing in new product development.5.Covers applications of 3D printing in diverse areas, including automotive, aerospace engineering, medical, and marine industry.It will serve as an ideal reference text for senior undergraduate, graduate students, and researchers in diverse engineering domains, including manufacturing, mechanical, aerospace, automotive, and industrial.

The text focuses on the role and the importance of 3D printing in new product development processes. It covers various aspects such as the 3D printing revolution and Industry 4.0, sustainability and 3D printing, and economics of 3D printing. It discusses important concepts, including 3D printing, rapid prototyping, mechanical and physical properties of 3D printed parts, nanomaterials, and material aspects of 3D printing.Features1. Presents recent advances such as Industry 4.0, 4D printing, 3D material mechanical characterization, and printing of advanced materials.2. Highlights the interdisciplinary aspects of 3D printing, particularly in biomedical, and aerospace engineering.3. Discusses mechanical and physical properties of 3D printed parts, material aspects, and process parameters.4. Showcases topics such as rapid prototyping, medical equipment design, and biomimetics related to the role of 3D printing in new product development.5.Covers applications of 3D printing in diverse areas, including automotive, aerospace engineering, medical, and marine industry.It will serve as an ideal reference text for senior undergraduate, graduate students, and researchers in diverse engineering domains, including manufacturing, mechanical, aerospace, automotive, and industrial.

With the advent of nanotechnology, the properties offered by nano-sized particles in various engineering applications have revolutionized the area of material science. Furthermore, due to the use of nanomaterials in various engineering components, particularly in moving parts, it is imperative to understand the behavior of these nanomaterials under sliding conditions. Therefore, an augmented approach of nanotechnology and tribology has been addressed in this book. It presents recent advancements on the topics related to:Mechanical and tribological behaviour of nanocompositesNanomaterials in lubricating oilsSynergetic effects of nanomaterialsSurface texturing at nano-scaleNanocoatings for various applicationsBiotribological applications of nanomaterialsNanomaterials for Sustainable Tribology covers major aspects of tribology of nanomaterials, and its current status and future directions. This book will provide the readers an insight on several aspects of tribology of nanomaterials. It will act as a strong stimulant for readers to appreciate and initiate further advancements in the field of tribology, particularly at nano-scale.