Smart Cities and Sustainable Manufacturing: Innovations for a Greener Future

Smart Cities and Sustainable Manufacturing: Innovations for a Greener Future explores the intersection of these two essential disciplines, underscoring the transformative potential of their integration in sculpting sustainable urban landscapes. By providing cutting-edge research, case studies, success stories, and practical guidance, this book facilitates knowledge sharing and collaboration and inspires stakeholders to implement sustainable and innovative solutions. Further, it illustrates how integrating smart cities and sustainable manufacturing can contribute to a greener future by investigating the role of emergent technologies, policy frameworks, business models, and more.This essential resource covers a range of topics related to smart cities and sustainable manufacturing, including technologies for smart cities, such as IoT, AI, big data analytics, and sensor networks; sustainable infrastructure design, such as green buildings, energy-efficient transportation systems, and renewable energy integration; circular economy and waste management strategies; sustainable transportation initiatives such as intelligent transportation systems, electric mobility solutions, and shared mobility services, and much more. Offers practical frameworks, methodologies, and tools readers can utilize to implement sustainable practices and drive positive change in their respective domainsFeatures real-world case studies from around the globe, highlighting successful-and less successful-examples of smart cities and sustainable manufacturing initiatives and showcasing the outcomes and lessons learnedBridges the gap between different disciplines, integrating knowledge from areas such as technology, urban planning, environmental science, and engineering for a holistic understanding of the subject matterExplores future trends and emerging technologies in smart cities and sustainable manufacturing, enabling readers to stay ahead of the curve and anticipate upcoming developments INDICE: Section 1: Introduction - Overview of the book's objectives, scope, and relevance - Definition and significance of smart cities and sustainable manufacturing in the context of a greener future - Key challenges and opportunities in integrating smart cities and sustainable manufacturing practices - The unique perspective of integrating smart cities and sustainable manufacturingSection 2: Foundations of Sustainable Manufacturing for Smart Cities - Understanding smart cities: Concepts, principles, and components - Principles and frameworks of sustainable manufacturing - Interconnection between smart cities and sustainable manufacturingSection 3: Enabling Technologies for Sustainable Cities - Internet of Things (IoT) and its role in smart cities and manufacturing - Data analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning in optimizing resource utilization and sustainable practices. - Renewable energy integration, smart grids, energy efficiency, energy management systems and electrification in manufacturing - Advanced sensors, monitoring, and control systems for environmental sustainability - The potential role of blockchain technology in smart cities and sustainable manufacturingSection 4: Sustainable Manufacturing Practices for Smart Cities - Circular economy approaches in manufacturing processes and the role of design for circularity - Sustainable supply chain management and responsible sourcing - Waste reduction, recycling, and resource recovery in manufacturing - Lean and green manufacturing principles - Innovation and technology transfer in sustainable manufacturingSection 5: Smart City Infrastructure and Planning for Sustainability - Sustainable urban planning and design principles - Smart transportation systems, mobility solutions, and reducing carbon emissions - Water management and conservation strategies - Green building and sustainable architectureSection 6: Policy and Governance for Smart Cities and Sustainable Manufacturing - Policy frameworks and regulations promoting sustainability in smart cities and manufacturing - Public-private partnerships and collaboration for sustainable development - Stakeholder engagement and community participation in decision-making - Financing mechanisms and incentives for sustainable urban development - Ethics and responsible innovation in smart cities and sustainable manufacturingSection 7: Case Studies for Sustainable Manufacturing in Smart Cities - Success Stories: Real-world examples and case studies of successful implementations - Lessons from Failures: Challenges faced, lessons learned, and outcomes achieved in less successful implementations - Best practices and innovative approaches in specific regions or industriesSection 8: Future Trends and Emerging Innovations - Exploration of upcoming technologies and trends in smart cities and sustainable manufacturing - Anticipating challenges and opportunities in future developments - Role of research and innovation in shaping a greener futureSection 9: Conclusion and Roadmap for Action - Summary of key findings, insights, and takeaways - Call-to-action for stakeholders in driving smart cities and sustainable manufacturing - Recommendations for policymakers, industry professionals, researchers, and communities - Future Research Directions: Suggestions for further research and investigation

• ISBN: 978-0-443-26474-0
• Editorial: Elsevier
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 500
• Fecha Publicación: 01/12/2024
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés