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Building a Low-Carbon Society Through Applied Environmental Materials Science

Takaomi Kobayashi (Nagaoka University of Technology, Japan)
Indexed In: SCOPUS
Release Date: November, 2024 | Copyright: © 2025 | Pages: 570
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Publication Status: E-Book and Print Version Available for Purchase
ISBN13: 9798369300039
ISBN13 Softcover: 9798369300046
EISBN13: 9798369300053
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-0003-9

Description:

The urgent need for sustainable solutions to combat climate change and promote environmental stewardship has reached a critical juncture in our rapidly changing world. As industries grapple with the consequences of unchecked carbon emissions and a growing waste crisis, academic scholars, researchers, and professionals face an ever-increasing demand for innovative approaches. The transition from petroleum-derived materials to eco-friendly alternatives, along with the establishment of a recycling-oriented society, presents a complex challenge that demands immediate attention and action.

Building a Low-Carbon Society Through Applied Environmental Materials Science is a transformative book that stands as a beacon of hope and knowledge for those seeking answers to the pressing environmental issues of our time. It offers a comprehensive roadmap to navigate the intricate web of low-carbon technologies and materials science. Through a collection of meticulously curated chapters, this book empowers readers with the insights, ideas, and innovations needed to address the challenges head-on.

Crafted for academic scholars, university students, and corporate engineers, Building a Low-Carbon Society Through Applied Environmental Materials Science brings a solution and a profound understanding of the current state of environmental materials science, equipping readers with the tools to drive change in their respective fields. This book not only identifies the problems but also offers practical, forward-thinking solutions to accelerate the transition towards a sustainable and eco-conscious future. Join us on this transformative journey as we redefine our relationship with the environment and pave the way for a low-carbon, recycling-oriented society in harmony with nature using methods backed by scientific evidence.

Coverage:

The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to:

  • Carbon Emissions
  • Climate Change Solutions
  • Eco-Conscious Solutions
  • Eco-friendly Innovations
  • Environmental Challenges
  • Environmental Stewardship
  • Innovative Approaches
  • Low-Carbon Technologies
  • Materials Science
  • Petroleum Alternatives
  • Recycling-Oriented Society
  • Sustainable Future
  • Waste Crisis

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Takaomi Kobayashi received his PhD in Osaka University, Faculty of Science. (1988). He worked in Nagaoka University of Technology (NUT) as research associate (1991). In 1995, he was visiting researcher in Emory University,USA, and then associate professor and professor (2006) in NUT at Department of Materials Science and Technology. On 2016, he also holds the post of professor of Science of Technology Innovation. Intelligent materials and their chemistry relating with polymer science and technology are his research interests. Recent researches are focused on sustainable technologies in waste biomass for the regeneration technologies and waste water treatments by using environmental materials.

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