ASTM International’s Post

See the link below for a new call for papers in ASTM's journal Smart and Sustainable Manufacturing Systems!

In an era marked by environmental challenges, the role of engineering in promoting sustainability is more crucial than ever. By integrating sustainable practices into manufacturing processes, supply chains, product design, and organizational strategies, industrial engineers contribute to reducing environmental impact and promoting resource efficiency. #IndustrialEngineering #GreenFuture #EnvironmentalSustainability #EcoFriendly #RenewableEnergy #GreenPractices #GIC

Does your company have Sustainability goals without a 100% clarity on how they will met? Do you have the ability to understand your products' environmental impact during the Design phase? Start here!!!

The future of our built environment is increasingly embracing nature. Bio-based materials are now at the forefront of #building #design and #construction. However, outdated regulations and industry scepticism continue to hinder wider adoption. As we push towards achieving "zero" carbon, these materials will be pivotal in driving this transformation. In this new series, I'm excited to share insights on how bio-based products can shape a sustainable #NetZero future — written by Richard Francis. Dive into the first article here: https://hubs.ly/Q02NzrXm0 #GTMarketIntel #Sustainability #BioBasedBuildings #HealthyBuilding

🚀 New blog post: Workshop on Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) 🌱🔍 On June 25th, the AI-TranspWood group held a productive online workshop on the Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) framework. We discussed safety and sustainability requirements, key performance indicators, and potential hot spots for Transparent Wood! Read more about Safe and Sustainable Design here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dnGERBRT Follow us on various social networks, be part of the #AITranspWood community! 🤝 #AITranspWoodProject #AITW #Transparency #Wood #HEProject #AI #Research #Innovation #Tech #TechLovers #FutureIsNow #TransparentWood #Innovation #Sustainability #Technology #Materials #EcoFriendly #FutureTech #GreenInnovation #Science #NatureMeetsTech #MaterialScience #ArtificialIntelligence #GreenTech #FutureOfMaterials #ResearchAndDevelopment #EcoFriendlyTech

Over the past year, I have explored hundreds of small (but powerful) Biomimicry Tips. These tips accumulated more than innovative solutions and sustainable practices. Here they are all in one place: 1. Nature-inspired designs 2. Efficient systems 3. Eco-friendly materials. Subscribe for news and updates!

Over the past year, I have explored hundreds of small (but powerful) Biomimicry Tips. These tips accumulated more than innovative solutions and sustainable practices. Here they are all in one place: 1. Nature-inspired designs 2. Efficient systems 3. Eco-friendly materials. Subscribe for news and updates!

New results from our research group for Circular Economy in Construction just published https://lnkd.in/dcjeeV43 #rtu #CircularB #circulareconomy #construction

In the article "Light Cleaning: Sun-activated paint cleans walls—and the surrounding air" from Scientific American, the author explores the development of a new photocatalytic paint that not only cleans itself but also reduces air pollution. This innovative paint employs titanium oxide nanoparticles that catalyze chemical reactions when exposed to ultraviolet light, breaking down pollutants in the air and preventing discoloration on surfaces. Although current photocatalytic paints are commercially available, there is skepticism regarding their long-term effectiveness and sustainability. A recent study published in the journal *ACS Catalysis* introduces an advanced photocatalytic paint that can be activated by UV rays from ordinary sunlight, making its self-cleaning properties more practical. Researchers from the Vienna University of Technology, including Qaisar Maqbool, have created this paint using recycled materials such as industrial titanium scrap and organic waste like fallen leaves. The modified paint contains elements like phosphorus, nitrogen, and carbon, which lower the energy required for the photocatalytic reaction, allowing it to work efficiently with sunlight. Laboratory tests have shown that these modified nanoparticles can remove up to 96 percent of pollutants from the paint's surface. However, experts like Antonio Nieto-Márquez Ballesteros from the Technical University of Madrid caution that the real-world effectiveness of this paint may differ from controlled lab results. The study’s co-authors acknowledge that their findings are preliminary and emphasize the need for further research to validate the paint's performance in actual environmental conditions. Despite the uncertainty, the study offers a promising step toward developing sustainable technologies for cleaner air and self-maintaining buildings.

  CIRCULAR FUTURE Insight #3: RE-DESIGN At Ghepi, we understand the importance of reshaping the future of manufacturing and the first step to achieve the goal is through the activity of Redesign. What is Redesign? Redesign is a forward-thinking approach that goes beyond simply creating products. It involves reimagining the entire lifecycle of a product, from its conception to its eventual disposal. This concept seeks to create the conditions for improving and increasing sustainability through several key strategies: ✅ Substituting Technologies and Materials: Traditional materials and manufacturing processes often have a significant environmental footprint. Redesign entails finding alternatives or making changes to reduce the environmental impact. This is what we do through our project of Metal Replacement by substituting traditional materials with high performance polymers to reduce the weight and with it the emission of CO2.   ✅ Defining Product Life Cycle through Eco-Design: Redesign considers every phase of a product's life cycle, from raw material to manufacturing, transportation, and eventual disposal. By incorporating eco-design principles, we ensure that the environmental impact is minimized at every step, offering the possibility to make LCA analysis form the very beginning of project development.   Redesign sets the stage for the next steps in the journey towards a sustainable future. #redesign #circularfuture #ecodesign #reshapethefuture