Sustainable Materials for Product Design
( 24 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to Sustainable Materials
Overview of the importance of sustainable materials in product design

Module #2
Understanding the Impact of Materials on the Environment
Life cycle assessment and environmental implications of material selection

Module #3
Sustainable Material Selection Principles
Guiding principles for selecting sustainable materials in product design

Module #4
Renewable Biomaterials
Introduction to renewable biomaterials and their applications in product design

Module #5
Bio-based Plastics
Properties, applications, and limitations of bio-based plastics

Module #6
Natural Fibers
Properties, applications, and limitations of natural fibers in product design

Module #7
Recycled Materials
Introduction to recycled materials and their applications in product design

Module #8
Post-Consumer Recycled Plastics
Properties, applications, and limitations of post-consumer recycled plastics

Module #9
Upcycled Materials
Creative reuse of waste materials in product design

Module #10
Sustainable Metals
Introduction to sustainable metals and their applications in product design

Module #11
Aluminum and Copper
Properties, applications, and limitations of aluminum and copper in sustainable product design

Module #12
Low-Carbon Cement
Properties, applications, and limitations of low-carbon cement in sustainable product design

Module #13
Sustainable Wood and Paper Products
Introduction to sustainable wood and paper products in product design

Module #14
Certification and Labeling Schemes
Overview of certification and labeling schemes for sustainable materials

Module #15
Design for Disassembly and Recyclability
Design strategies for designing out waste and promoting recyclability

Module #16
Design for Biodegradability
Design strategies for designing biodegradable products

Module #17
Closed-Loop Production and Circular Economy
Introduction to closed-loop production and the circular economy in product design

Module #18
Material Selection Tools and Software
Overview of material selection tools and software for sustainable product design

Module #19
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for Sustainable Materials
Introduction to LCA and its application in sustainable material selection

Module #20
Case Studies in Sustainable Material Selection
Real-world examples of sustainable material selection in product design

Module #21
Challenges and Limitations of Sustainable Materials
Discussion of challenges and limitations of sustainable materials in product design

Module #22
Emerging Trends in Sustainable Materials
Introduction to emerging trends and innovations in sustainable materials

Module #23
Supply Chain Management for Sustainable Materials
Strategies for sustainable supply chain management in product design

Module #24
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
Planning next steps in Sustainable Materials for Product Design career

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