Sustainable Materials and Processes I

Wednesday, September 15, 2021: 1:20 PM-3:00 PM
225 (America's Center)
Over the past few decades, there has been a growing interest by both public and corporate stakeholders to reduce the impact of products and services on the environment. To this end, the materials community plays an important role in helping create and deliver environmentally friendly materials options to support this emerging demand. This session will provide a forum to showcase current research and applications related to sustainable materials development, selection, processing and usage. Dr. James D. Cotton, Materials & Sustainability Consulting Services
1:20 PM
The REMADE Institute - projects to increase materials sustainability
Ms. Kristi Sisak, Rochester Institute of Technology
1:40 PM
Accounting for Organic Feedstocks in Criticality Conversations
Ms. Alicia L Piscitelli, Villanova University; Mr. Giles R. Wozniak, EIT, Villanova University; Dr. Ross Lee, Villanova University
2:00 PM
A 100% Sustainable Source for AM Powders
Mr. Eric Bono, 6K Additive, LLC; Mr. Dave Novotnak, 6K Additive, LLC
2:20 PM
The Materials Science and Sustainability of Tonewoods for Manufacture of Stringed Musical Instruments
Dr. James D. Cotton, Materials & Sustainability Consulting Services; Prof. John Wolodko, University of Alberta