Are Polymer-Based Smart Materials Unlocking the Path to Sustainable Manufacturing for a Net-Zero Economy? Current Trends and Potential Applications
TL;DR
Polymer-based smart materials are advancing sustainable manufacturing for a net-zero economy by responding to external stimuli, improving efficiency and reducing environmental impacts.
Are Polymer-Based Smart Materials Unlocking the Path to Sustainable Manufacturing for a Net-Zero Economy? Current Trends and Potential Applications
Karishma M. Qureshi; Alok Yadav; Rajiv Kumar Garg; Anish Sachdeva; Amal Abdulrahman; Saleh Yahya Alghamdi; Mohamed Rafik Noor Mohamed Qureshi
https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2024.3521944
Volume 13
The drive toward a net-zero economy (NZE) has pressured the manufacturing sector to adopt sustainable practices to minimize negative environmental impacts while ensuring resource efficiency. In this context, polymer-based smart materials have emerged as a promising solution, offering unique properties that respond to external stimuli, enabling more adaptive and efficient manufacturing processes. T...