The sustainable materials roadmap

Abstract Over the past 150 years, our ability to produce and transform engineered materials has been responsible for current high standards of living, especially in developed economies. However, we must carefully think effects addiction creating using at this fast rate will have on future generations. The way currently make use detrimentally affects planet Earth, many severe environmental problems. It next generations by putting danger economy, energy, climate. We are point where something drastically change, it change now. create more sustainable alternatives natural raw inspiration from nature while making sure not deplete important resources, i.e. competition with food chain supply. less materials, eliminate toxic a circular economy reuse recycle priorities. develop methods recycling encourage design disassembly. look across whole life cycle resources till end apply thorough assessments (LCAs) based reliable relevant data quantify sustainability. need seriously start thinking come how could track them, given that confronted resource scarcity geographical constrains. This is particularly development new energy technologies, key transition net zero. Currently ‘critical materials’ central components systems because they best performing. A few examples include permanent magnets rare earth metals (Dy, Nd, Pr) used wind turbines, Li Co Li-ion batteries, Pt Ir fuel cells electrolysers, Si solar just mention few. These classified as ‘critical’ European Union Department Energy. Except also packaging, construction, textile industry along other industrial sectors. roadmap authored prominent researchers working disciplines very field intended highlight outstanding issues be addressed provide an insight into pathways towards solving them adopted community. In compiling roadmap, hope aid wider research community, providing guide academia, industry, government, funding agencies critically rapidly developing space which