materials

Insights from material flow analysis, material performance, and environmental impacts were coupled together to evaluate alternative mineral flows in comparison to conventional mineral admixtures (i.e., fly ash, GBFS, limestone, metakaolin, and silica fumes).

Researchers undertook a dynamic global material flow analysis of pack-level materials that includes scenario analysis for changing battery cathode chemistries and electric vehicle demand.

This research brief summarizes findings from a study in which researchers investigated the use of higher percentages of reclaimed asphalt pavement and asphalt roofing shingles as a partial replacement for the virgin binder in new asphalt mixes.

The transition to electric vehicles (EVs) is a crucial step toward decarbonizing the transportation sector. However, integrating this new technology disrupts existing supply chains and introduces complex challenges related to vehicle supply, material circularity, and life cycle environmental impacts. This dissertation examines the EV transition in North America amid longstanding regional trade integration, focusing on how cross-border dynamics influence the allocation of economic opportunities and environmental risks across the region.

Researchers at UC Davis developed an initial methodology to evaluate implications of design decisions on the environmental impacts of concrete systems using a multi-criteria selection process to assist decision-makers.

This report demonstrates how considerations across concrete material design and infrastructure design can be used together to change environmental impacts and costs by targeting appropriate constituents, materials, and system longevity.