A comprehensive review on sustainability evaluation of joining methods for engineering materials

IF 7.9 3区 材料科学 Q1 GREEN & SUSTAINABLE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Balaji Ravichandran, M. Balasubramanian
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Abstract

Joining methods are crucial for assembling an engineering product, which facilitate the integration of different parts, enabling functional and structural integrity in diverse applications. Broadly categorised joining methods, such as mechanical joint, adhesive joint and fusion joint have their own unique advantages and challenges for different materials, such as plastics, metals, ceramics, and composites. Evaluating these joining methods for sustainability along with performance are essential due to the growing emphasis on reducing environmental impact and enhancing resource efficiency throughout the lifecycle of products. This review paper will assess the environmental impact of each method by examining various factors, such as energy consumption, emissions, and waste generation. It will also explore the economic viability of the methods, considering initial investment, maintenance costs, and potential long-term savings. The assessment reveals how different joining methods perform against various sustainability factors throughout the pre-use, use, and post-use phases. By providing a comprehensive analysis of these criteria, this review contributes valuable insights into optimising joining methods for sustainability, supporting the development of more environmentally responsible manufacturing practices. This review emphasises the necessity of incorporating sustainability into joining method selection to enhance material performance and reduce ecological footprints. With these multifaceted comparative analyses of joining methods, the paper acts as a valuable resource for future research and industry practices towards more sustainable manufacturing solutions.
工程材料连接方法的可持续性评价综述
连接方法对于组装工程产品至关重要,它有助于不同部件的集成,从而在各种应用中实现功能和结构的完整性。对于塑料、金属、陶瓷、复合材料等不同的材料,机械连接、粘合连接、熔合连接等广泛分类的连接方法有其独特的优势和挑战。由于越来越强调在产品的整个生命周期中减少对环境的影响和提高资源效率,评估这些连接方法的可持续性和性能是必不可少的。这篇综述论文将通过检查各种因素,如能源消耗、排放和废物产生,来评估每种方法的环境影响。它还将探讨这些方法的经济可行性,考虑初始投资、维护成本和潜在的长期节省。评估揭示了不同的连接方法在使用前、使用中和使用后阶段对各种可持续性因素的影响。通过对这些标准的全面分析,本综述为优化可持续性的加入方法提供了有价值的见解,支持了更环保的制造实践的发展。本文强调了将可持续性纳入连接方法选择的必要性,以提高材料性能和减少生态足迹。通过对连接方法的多方面比较分析,本文为未来的研究和行业实践提供了宝贵的资源,以实现更可持续的制造解决方案。
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来源期刊
CiteScore
5.80
自引率
6.40%
发文量
174
审稿时长
32 days
期刊介绍: Materials Today Sustainability is a multi-disciplinary journal covering all aspects of sustainability through materials science. With a rapidly increasing population with growing demands, materials science has emerged as a critical discipline toward protecting of the environment and ensuring the long term survival of future generations.
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