Introduction to Plastics Circularity

Principles and Practices
Erscheinungsjahr 2027
ISBN: 978-0-443-52774-6
Verlag: Elsevier Science & Technology

Buch, Englisch, Format (B × H): 191 mm x 235 mm

Introduction to Plastics Circularity: Principles and Practices provides a multidisciplinary approach to addressing plastic circularity, bridging chemistry, materials science, environmental engineering, and systems thinking. This book is designed for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, scientists, and engineers, offering a comprehensive perspective that is currently missing in many texts. Organized into nine chapters, the book takes readers from the concept and importance of plastic circularity (Chapter 1) through polymer fundamentals (Chapter 2), plastic waste management (Chapter 3), current recycling technologies (Chapter 4), designing for circularity (Chapter 5), circular economy models (Chapter 6), recent innovations (Chapter 7), applications, education, and awareness (Chapter 8), and a concluding look at findings and future directions (Chapter 9). The content ties theory to practice, enabling readers to analyze, design, and improve circularity in real-world contexts. The primary audience includes upper-level undergraduate and graduate students in environmental, civil, chemical, materials, mechanical, systems engineering, and sustainability programs. It is particularly well-suited for courses such as Sustainable Materials and Waste Management, Environmental Pollution and Circular Economy, Advanced Polymer Science, Plastic Waste Management and Recycling Technologies, Civil Engineering Materials, and related programs.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Wu, Shenghua

Hsiao, Kuang-Ting

Lippert, Kari

Walker, Sean

Fachgebiete

• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Abfallbeseitigung, Abfallentsorgung
• Technische Wissenschaften Umwelttechnik | Umwelttechnologie Abfallwirtschaft, Abfallentsorgung
• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Technische Mechanik | Werkstoffkunde
• Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Technologie der Kunststoffe und Polymere
• Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Technologie der Textilverarbeitung und Faserverarbeitung

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction and Understanding Plastic Circularity
2. Polymer Fundamentals
3. Plastic Waste Management
4. Recycling Technologies
5. Designing for Circularity
6. Circular Economy Models
7. Innovations in Plastic Circularity
8. Application, Education and Awareness
9. Future Trends and Opportunities

Über Autor(innen)

Lippert, Kari
Dr. Kari Lippert is an assistant professor in System Engineering at the University of South Alabama. With over 30 years of experience in systems and software engineering, Dr. Lippert possesses a multifaceted engineering background. Her expertise spans various domains, including systems and enterprise architecture, information systems analysis and design, standards development, data science, analytical science, digital network exploitation, simulation, computer programming, cyber and target analysis, innovation, and instruction. Driven by a systems thinking approach and equipped with complex analytical techniques, she excels in pioneering solutions for challenging and intricate problems. Her innovative mindset and broad skill set make her an invaluable asset to the project, allowing for the exploration and resolution of novel and complex issues in plastic circularity in a systemic manner.

Hsiao, Kuang-Ting
Dr. Kuang-Ting Hsiao is a professor in Mechanical Engineering with expertise in carbon fiber reinforced polymer, nanofiber technology, and artificial intelligence integration for composite material manufacturing. He has extensive knowledge in streamlined design, planning, sensing, control, and database feedback systems for composite manufacturing, as well as characterization and modeling of polymer matrix composites and sustainable energy technologies. With over a decade of experience teaching mechanical engineering courses, Dr. Hsiao brings a wealth of knowledge to the project. He has served as both PI and Co-PI for research projects funded by institutions like NSF, NASA, DOE, and others. Additionally, Dr. Hsiao is the author of a book on manufacturing techniques for polymer matrix composites and has contributed to several book chapters. He holds five patents related to novel polymer and composite materials manufacturing, characterization, and evaluation.

Walker, Sean
Dr. Sean Walker is an Associate Professor in Systems Engineering at the University of South Alabama. He is an expert in life cycle assessment with a background in chemical engineering and extensive experience in evaluating the environmental impacts of plastics and sustainable materials. His expertise includes assessing material lifecycles, recycling technologies, and circular economy strategies, making him particularly well-suited to contribute to a course on plastic circularity.

Wu, Shenghua
Dr. Shenghua Wu has over a decade’s teaching and research experience in civil engineering materials and engineering education. His proficiency in teaching courses such as Mechanics of Materials, Civil Engineering Materials and Lab, and Advanced Characterization of Transportation Materials, along with his experience in developing new courses, obtaining ASTM and AASHTO materials laboratory accreditation, and collaborating with construction materials industries, enables him to deliver effective instruction. Dr. Wu serves as the director for the Solid Waste Sustainability Hub, with a focus on promoting education on recycling, repurposing, and reusing waste plastics. Additionally, he directs the Sustainable Asphalt Materials Laboratory and the Gulf Coast Center for Addressing Microplastics Pollution (GC-CAMP), where he leads efforts to understand, mitigate, and prevent microplastics in the Gulf coast area. Dr. Wu's innovative approach to education is evident through his successful integration of team-based learning into civil engineering courses, which has significantly enhanced students' technical writing skills. His excellence in teaching has been recognized with an Excellence in Teaching award from the College of Engineering, and he has garnered national recognition from ASCE in 2020 and the Asphalt Institute in 2022 for his teaching innovations.