Materials, Techniques, and Ecological Impact of Sustainable Prototyping

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Romdhane Ben Khalifa

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Engineering Science Reference
07 January 2026

Ecological science, the Biosphere; Technical design; Materials science

Sustainable prototyping is integral to responsible design, emphasizing thoughtful material selection, production technique refinement, and ecological impact awareness. As designers and engineers prioritize environmental stewardship, they turn toward renewable, recyclable, and low-impact materials, alongside methods that minimize waste and energy use. These strategies reduce the carbon footprint of prototypes while encouraging a sustainable mindset throughout production finalization. Examining the interplay between materials, techniques, and ecological considerations reveals how sustainable prototyping can drive innovation while fostering a more circular and environmentally conscious design culture. Materials, Techniques, and Ecological Impact of Sustainable Prototyping explores the intersection of prototyping and sustainability, addressing the urgent need to reduce the environmental footprint of design and manufacturing processes. It examines eco-friendly materials, innovative prototyping techniques, and their ecological consequences, offering practical solutions for sustainable prototyping. This book covers topics such as additive manufacturing, renewable energy, sustainable development, and is a useful resource for business owners, engineers, academicians, researchers, and environmental scientists.

Edited by: Romdhane Ben Khalifa
Imprint: Engineering Science Reference
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm,
ISBN: 9798337354743
Pages: 386
Publication Date: 07 January 2026
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Romdhane Ben Khalifa is assistant professor, academic and researcher in the field of mechanical engineering, primarily associated with the University of Gabes. He holds a position at the National engineering school of Gabes (ENIG) where his research and teaching focus on Mechanical Engineering (fatigue and fracture of materials, hydraulic systems, mechanical behavior, plastic and composite materials, CAD/CAM/CAE Modeling and simulation and Sustainable Prototyping) and His work is well-regarded for its contributions to the improvement of manufacturing processes and the application of artificial intelligence in engineering. He obtained his PhD Doctoral thesis in Mechanical Engineering at National Engineering School of Tunisia in 2012. In 2005, he obtained the Master degree of Mechanical Engineering from the National Engineering School of Tunisia. He has published numerous research papers in leading international journals in the field of mechanical engineering and has served as the editor of several academic books.