This book presents current research, recent advances, and emerging technologies on sustainable development issues in materials and energy. It covers various methods, including numerical and experiment analysis.
The coverage of materials includes:

• Advanced manufacturing and materials processing
• Biodegradable and bio-inspired materials
• Functional materials and their behavior
• Thermal and strength analysis of bamboo
• Materials for energy storage, conversion, and transmission; structural materials.
• Soft materials, composites, and fibers.

 
Studies on renewable and green energy systems and sources include:

• Wind, solar, and biomass.
• Renewable resources potential assessment, energy storage.
• Energy-saving and efficient technologies.
• Stirling engines.
• Human energy acquisition.
• CO2 capture storage and utilization.
• Energy conversion systems.
• Energy policies and economics
• Emerging technologies related to energy transformation.

The state-of-the-art solar application areas covered include solar thermal systems, solar PV investigations, and solar applications for drying agricultural produce and solar collectors.
 
The book provides researchers, engineers, industry professionals, graduate students, and practitioners with state-of-the-art research on engineering materials, material science, sustainable energy engineering, and energy technology in developing countries.