National Science & Technology Development Agency - Thailand; National Metal & Materials Technology Center (MTEC)
Type
Article
Source Title
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF ADVANCED MATERIALS
ISSN
1468-6996
Year
2015
Volume
16
Issue
7
Open Access
Green Published, gold
Publisher
IOP PUBLISHING LTD
DOI
10.1088/1468-6996/16/3/034601
Format
PDF
Abstract
This article covers recent developments of material research in Thailand with a focus on environmental sustainability. Data on Thailand's consumption and economic growth are briefly discussed to present a relevant snapshot of its economy. A selection of research work is classified into three topics, namely, (a) resource utilization, (b) material engineering and manufacturing, and (c) life cycle efficiency. Material technologies have been developed and implemented to reduce the consumption of materials, energy, and other valuable resources, thus reducing the burden we place on our ecological system. At the same time, product life cycle study allows us to understand the extent of the environmental impact we impart to our planet.
