Sustainable Innovation and Development of Advanced Materials

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue features a selection of approaches and methodologies that aim to develop advanced materials (AdMs) in a sustainable way. The sustainable innovation and development of AdMs refers to research, development, and innovation processes that follow the “triple bottom line” approach, meaning AdM innovation while also incorporating techno-economic, environmental and health, and societal considerations. As society continues to explore various technological solutions that rely on AdMs to overcome many grand challenges, it is clear that research and innovation in AdMs need to proceed sustainably and responsibly. This will help ensure that the potential benefits of using AdMs can be realized while adverse or unintended consequences are minimized. This Special Issue therefore illustrates approaches that have been developed or utilized for the sustainable development and use of AdMs through various case studies.

Dr. Khara Grieger
Guest Editor

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