Advanced ceramics and composites aligned with net-zero emissions goals

Engineered Ceramics for Sustainable Development and Net-Zero Carbon Emissions assembles contributions from ACerS Engineering Ceramics Division award recipients, technology leaders, and members of the global ceramics community. The volume presents technological perspectives on advanced ceramics, composites, and multifunctional materials directly relevant to achieving net-zero carbon emissions targets outlined in the Paris Agreement and UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Organized into targeted sections, the book addresses materials innovations across the energy, transportation, and healthcare sectors. It details manufacturing innovations for greening ceramics production, decarbonization strategies using engineered multifunctional materials, and the role of AI and machine learning in accelerating materials discovery and technology implementation. Coverage also extends to ceramic education and knowledge management.

Readers will also find:

• Coverage of engineered ceramics in environmental challenges including energy efficiency and water and wastewater management applications
• Current trends and future directions for research on ceramic technologies alongside analysis of challenges and emerging prospects
• Data-driven strategies using AI and ML for rapid materials innovation and streamlined implementation of ceramic manufacturing technologies
• Perspectives on ceramic education, training, and knowledge management frameworks designed for the demands of a global economy
• Contributions spanning multiple industrial sectors including automotive, aerospace, defense, nuclear, glass, and building materials applications

Designed for researchers, scientists, and engineers in materials science, ceramics, chemical engineering, and mechanical engineering, this volume serves professionals in universities, government laboratories, and industries including aerospace, automotive, nuclear, and defense who are working toward sustainable manufacturing and decarbonization objectives.

Surojit Gupta, PhD, is Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of North Dakota. He has published over 50 technical papers, received 5 patents, and chaired the Engineering Ceramics Division and ICACC conference of the American Ceramic Society.

Mrityunjay Singh, PhD, is Chief Scientist at Ohio Aerospace Institute. A past President of ACerS and President of the World Academy of Ceramics, he is a Fellow of ACerS, ASM International, AAAS, and the National Academy of Inventors.

Tatsuki Ohji, PhD, is an emeritus researcher at AIST and visiting professor at Yokohama National University and Nagoya Institute of Technology. He has authored over 380 peer-reviewed papers and served as President of the American Ceramic Society in 2019-2020.

Michael C. Halbig is Senior Materials Research Engineer and Tech Lead for Additive Manufacturing and Joining at NASA Glenn Research Center. He has authored over 80 journal articles and is a past Chair and current Trustee of the Engineering Ceramics Division of ACerS.