EAN: 9783031239922

A MODERN HISTORY OF MATERIALS - M GRANT NORTON ...

What could the ancient Egyptians tell us about 3D printing? How can we make lithium-ion
batteries greener and more sustainable? Which materials will form the heart of future quantum
computers? Plastic films  glass optical fibers  silicon crystals  and more - this book is about
the history of the materials that have rapidly transformed our society over the last century
and their role in the major global challenges of the future. From metal alloys ushering in a
new age of industry to advanced materials laying the atomic brickwork of the Digital Revolution
the book examines the societal impact of the modern materials revolution through the twin
lenses of stability and sustainability.Why aren't maglev trains mainstream? Whatever happened
to graphene and carbon nanotubes? The book also looks at the unmet promises of some of the most
exciting - and hyped - technologies in recent decades - superconductivity and nanotechnology.
The final chapter reviews our history of materials usage  the increasing demand for many
critical raw materials  and addresses the upcoming new challenges for creating a circular
economy based on reusing and recycling materials.

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