Engineering Solutions for Sustainability: Materials and Resources II

This book contains a collection of papers presented at Engineering Solutions for Sustainability: Materials and Resources II, a special symposium organized as part of the TMS 2015 Annual Meeting & Exhibition and held in Orlando, Florida, March 15-19, 2015. With impending and burgeoning societal issues affecting both developed and emerging nations, the global engineering community has a responsibility and an opportunity to truly make a difference and contribute. The papers in this collection address what materials and resources are integral to meeting basic societal sustainability needs in critical areas of energy, transportation, housing, and recycling. Contributions focus on the engineering answers for cost-effective, sustainable pathways; the strategies for effective use of engineering solutions; and the role of the global engineering community. Authors share perspectives on the major engineering challenges that face our world today; identify, discuss, and prioritize engineering solution needs; and establish how these fit into developing global-demand pressures for materials and human resources.

Table of Contents:
Preface ix I Plenary Synthesis 1 Engineering and Producing a Sustainable Material Supply: Challenges and Opportunities 3 D. Anderson, B. Mishra, and J. Fergus II Materials Resources 23 Sustainable Development and the Minerals Industry 25 J.E. Kogel Global Sustainability of Rare Earth Metals and Compounds 35 B. Mishra Development on Copper Smelters in China Today 43 Y. Jie Energy-Efficient Sustainable Processes by ``Thiometallurgy’’ 55 N. Neelameggham, R. Brown, and B. Davis Production of (Mn,Fe)-Carbide Containing Low Phosphorus by Carbothermic Reduction of Mn Oxide and Fe Oxide 73 D.-Y. Kim, H.-S. Kim, and S.-M. Jung Pilot-Scale Dechlorination of CuCl Residue from Zinc Hydrometallurgy by Microwave Roasting 85 G. Zhanyong, J. Shaohua, L. Ting, P. Jinhui, Z. Libo, and J. Feng Optimization of Processing Conditions Leading to Dangerous Emissions in Steelmaking Plants 93 P. Cavaliere and A. Perrone Twins Evolution during the Recrystallization Induced by Electric Current Pulses in a Cu-Zn Alloy 103 X. Zhao, X.L. Wang, W.B. Dai, M.S. Liu, and N. Wu Reaction between Carbonaceous Materials Containing HDPE and Steel-Making Slag 113 L. Hong, H. Wang, B. Song, and D. Chen Developing Alternative Industrial Materials from Mining Waste 119 F.B. Javier, H.A. Juan, P.L. Miguel, P.C. Francisco, A.O.S. José, and Y.T.P. Norma Preparation of Blocks from Tailings 127 J.F. Badillo, J.H. Ávila, E.S. Rodríguez, M.P. Labra, I.R. Landero, I.M. García, and E.C. Sáenz Influence of the Content of Dimension Stones Solid Waste in the Physical and Mechanical Behavior of Structural Ceramic 135 A.S.D. Reis, D.M. Fermino, V.P. Della-Sagrillo, and F.R. Valenzuela-Diaz III Materials Selection 145 An Interactive and Visual Tool for Sustainable Use of Materials in Engineering Design 147 C. Fredriksson Melt Characteristics of Poly-Lactide (PLA) Natural Fibre–Composites 157 E.I. Akpan, S.O. Adeosun, G.I. Lawal, and S.A. Balogun Investigating Solanum aethiopicum Leaf-Extract and Sodium-Dichromate Effects on Steel-Rebar Corrosion in Saline/Marine Simulating-Environment: Implications on Sustainable Alternative for Environmentally-Hazardous Inhibitor 167 J.O. Okeniyi, A.S. Ogbiye, O.O. Ogunlana, E.T. Okeniyi, and O.E. Ogunlana Sustainability Metrics for Efficient and Innovative Residential Building Wall Systems 177 R.L. Solnosky and A.M. Memari Wet Chemical Metallization of Aerospace Composites as a Lightning Protection Strategy 187 P.S.M. Rajesh, C. Xavier, G. Martin, E.K.-S. Jolanta, S. Frederic, and T. Daniel Comparative LCA Study of Lightweight Auto Parts of MMLV Mach-I Vehicle as per ISO 14040/44 LCA Standards and CSA Group 2014 LCA Guidance Document for Auto Parts 193 L. Bushi, T. Skszek, and D. Wagner Improvement of Low Temperature Formability of AZ31 Magnesium Alloy by High Speed Rolling 209 J. Su, A.S.H. Kabir, M. Sanjari, I.-H. Jung, and S. Yue Preparation of Nano Crystalline Forsterite Synthesized by Mechanical Activation to Use Orthopedic and Dental Applications 219 H. Gheisari and E. Karamian IV Power Production 225 Determining the Energy Value on Different Compressions of Sawdust Briquettes 227 I.U. Onyenanu, C.E. Ilochonwu, and P.N. Atanmo High Temperature Fuel Cells for Efficient Conversion of Fossil Fuel Energy 235 J.W. Fergus A Pathway to Near Zero Emission Electric Energy Through Additive Manufacture of Superconducting Electric Transmission Conduits 241 I. Sheehy The INGRID Project: Development of Solutions for Sustainable and Highly Interconnected Grids 251 F. D’Errico, A. Screnci, and M. Bertoncini Rechargeable Magnesium Batteries with Novel PVdF–PAN Graft Copolymer Electrolyte Membranes 261 M. Latha, C.S. Reddy, V. Kanakaiah, G. Venkateshwarlu, K. Srinivasulu, C.K. Reddy, D. Shailaja, and J.V. Rani Author Index 275 Subject Index 277

About the Author :
Jeffrey W. Fergus, Auburn University. Brajendra Mishra, Colorado School of Mines. Iver Anderson, Ames Laboratory. Emily Allyn Sarver, Virginia Tech. Neale R. Neelameggham, IND LLC.