Ecosustainable Materials and Processes
A.Y. 2022/2023
Learning objectives
The pursuit of greater energy efficiency and environmental sustainability represents a strong stimulus for innovation. Industry has come a long way in the efficient utilisation of raw materials and energy, while minimizing environmental impact on water, land and air.
The course provides education in materials science and engineering in diverse industrial manufacturing processes with special emphasis on either materials or processes for sustainable energy and low environmental impact. Through the analysis of dynamics of change that have interested several industrial production processes in the last decade, the goal of this course is to provide students with fundamental knowledge and understanding of materials, products and related technologies to respond to an increasingly urgent need for sustainable energy and environment systems.
Introduction to the principles and methods of life cycle thinking and life-cycle assessment (LCA) as well as a general understanding of the current state and trends in the design of business models, value propositions and cost/benefit analysis will be also given
The course provides education in materials science and engineering in diverse industrial manufacturing processes with special emphasis on either materials or processes for sustainable energy and low environmental impact. Through the analysis of dynamics of change that have interested several industrial production processes in the last decade, the goal of this course is to provide students with fundamental knowledge and understanding of materials, products and related technologies to respond to an increasingly urgent need for sustainable energy and environment systems.
Introduction to the principles and methods of life cycle thinking and life-cycle assessment (LCA) as well as a general understanding of the current state and trends in the design of business models, value propositions and cost/benefit analysis will be also given
Expected learning outcomes
At the conclusion of this course, students will be able:
- to discuss materials recycling, industrial waste valorization and saving natural resources for future generations;
- to conduct an assessment of environmental impact of the industrial materials and processes;
- to understand Life cycle analysis of industrial products;
- to know regulatory issues related to environmental impact.
- to discuss materials recycling, industrial waste valorization and saving natural resources for future generations;
- to conduct an assessment of environmental impact of the industrial materials and processes;
- to understand Life cycle analysis of industrial products;
- to know regulatory issues related to environmental impact.
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Course not activated for a.y. 22/23
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Lessons will be held face-to-face. If the sanitary conditions will recommend the continuation of the delivery of teaching remotely, the lessons will take place in synchronous on the Teams platform.
The teaching materials will be available on Ariel.
The teaching materials will be available on Ariel.
Course syllabus
The course provides students with a basic understanding of the evaluation of the "chemical" impact of materials and technologies on the environment related to their manufacturing processes and product life cycles, laying the foundations on how to select and use them. Emphasis is given on the impact of traditional and innovative materials and processes to ensure compliance with HSE (Health, Safety, Environment) requirements in work places with respect to risk reduction, safety assurance and environmental protection.
The processes for metal production and processing are under continuous development with the aim at ensuring that the raw materials are utilised to the maximum and the environmental impact of waste and emissions on air, water and ground is minimized.
Strategies for products recycling, efficiency of energy use, waste prevention and reduction will be discussed in the light of several industrial processes.
Specific topics will include green metallurgy (eco-sustainable productions of metallic components) with main emphasis on the emerging technology of additive manufacturing. An overview of corrosion protection technologies and asset integrity management systems will be also presented (Risk analysis and management). Slag processing and metal recovery will be deeply discussed.
Notions of green manufacturing encompassing synthesis, processing, fabrication, and process optimization, but also testing, performance evaluation and reliability will be provided.
Regulatory issues related to environmental impact will be addressed with special emphasis on REACH and ADR regulations.
Introduction to the principles and methods of life cycle thinking and life-cycle assessment (LCA) with specific reference to metal manufacturing and processing industry using attributional or consequential LCA.
General understanding of the current state and trends in the design of business models, value propositions and cost/benefit analysis. More specifically, the participants will be aware of the potential contribution of conceptual research in sustainability and "circular" business models.
The processes for metal production and processing are under continuous development with the aim at ensuring that the raw materials are utilised to the maximum and the environmental impact of waste and emissions on air, water and ground is minimized.
Strategies for products recycling, efficiency of energy use, waste prevention and reduction will be discussed in the light of several industrial processes.
Specific topics will include green metallurgy (eco-sustainable productions of metallic components) with main emphasis on the emerging technology of additive manufacturing. An overview of corrosion protection technologies and asset integrity management systems will be also presented (Risk analysis and management). Slag processing and metal recovery will be deeply discussed.
Notions of green manufacturing encompassing synthesis, processing, fabrication, and process optimization, but also testing, performance evaluation and reliability will be provided.
Regulatory issues related to environmental impact will be addressed with special emphasis on REACH and ADR regulations.
Introduction to the principles and methods of life cycle thinking and life-cycle assessment (LCA) with specific reference to metal manufacturing and processing industry using attributional or consequential LCA.
General understanding of the current state and trends in the design of business models, value propositions and cost/benefit analysis. More specifically, the participants will be aware of the potential contribution of conceptual research in sustainability and "circular" business models.
Prerequisites for admission
No formal pre-requirements or propedeucity are required.
Teaching methods
The teaching will be based on frontal lessons delivered in the face-to-face classroom.
Teaching Resources
PDF, Powerpoint presentations or Videos will be utilized during the lessons and a copy of the didactic material will be made available for the students on the Ariel webisite.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The exam consists of a 2 hour written test on all the topics covered in the course to verify both the knowledge acquired and the ability to critically address problems related to the topics discussed in class.
The test score will be published on the Ariel website of the course.
The test score will be published on the Ariel website of the course.
ING-IND/22 - MATERIALS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
SECS-P/08 - MANAGEMENT
SECS-P/08 - MANAGEMENT
Lessons: 48 hours