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Future perspectives on non-destructive material characterization methods towards sustainability and circular economy

  • Akira Otsuki

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Abstract

This chapter discussed the future perspectives on non-destructive material characterizations with the view of sustainability and circular economy. The main contents covered were: material heterogeneities and complexity, and coupling multiple methods. Complexity and heterogeneity are the descriptions of our modern life and products while sustainability and circular economy are the key concepts to maintain them for our current and future society. This chapter first detailed the correlation between the complexity/heterogeneity and life cycle of a product, and then indicated some potential future contributions of non-destructive material characterization to both forward logistics to create new products/materials and reverse logistics to recycling/circulate end-of-life products.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationNon-Destructive Material Characterization Methods
PublisherElsevier
Pages783-790
Number of pages8
ISBN (Electronic)9780323911504
ISBN (Print)9780323984782
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2023
Externally publishedYes

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
    SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
  2. SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
    SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production

Keywords

  • System modeling
  • e-waste
  • non-destructive
  • sustainable development goals

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