Revitalising metallic materials: a path towards a sustainable circular economy

dc.contributor.authorAshraf, Farhan
dc.contributor.authorLodh, Arijit
dc.contributor.authorPagone, Emanuele
dc.contributor.authorCastelluccio, Gustavo M.
dc.date.accessioned2023-08-08T13:41:14Z
dc.date.available2023-08-08T13:41:14Z
dc.date.issued2023-07-28
dc.description.abstractImproving materials’ productivity and reusability can advance circularity by reducing extraction and enabling efficient fully recyclable parts and systems. However, the pursuit of circular materials often focuses on the choice among reusing, repairing, or recycling materials, with limited consideration for techniques that can proactively revitalise materials. Consequently, the adoption of preventive material therapies remain relatively scarce and unexplored. This work discusses the potential for revitalising metallic materials with preventive maintenance prior to detectable damage and we identify techniques that can effectively prolong the structural lifespan of metallic components. By analysing the literature and considering the eco-footprint and implementation feasibility within the aerospace sector, this study ranks approaches based on their circularity impact and provides valuable insights to guide future research in the field of materials maintenance.en_UK
dc.description.sponsorshipEngineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC): CENTSen_UK
dc.identifier.citationAshraf F, Lodh A, Pagone E, Castelluccio GM. (2023) Revitalising metallic materials: a path towards a sustainable circular economy, Sustainability, Volume 15, Issue 15, July 2023, Article Number 11675en_UK
dc.identifier.issn2071-1050
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.3390/su151511675
dc.identifier.urihttps://dspace.lib.cranfield.ac.uk/handle/1826/20065
dc.language.isoenen_UK
dc.publisherMDPIen_UK
dc.rightsAttribution 4.0 International*
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/*
dc.subjectproduct circularityen_UK
dc.subjectcircular economyen_UK
dc.subjectmaintenanceen_UK
dc.titleRevitalising metallic materials: a path towards a sustainable circular economyen_UK
dc.typeArticleen_UK

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