As governments, consumers, and investors demand more environmentally conscious solutions, researchers are under increasing pressure to innovate. With 55% of greenhouse gas emissions caused by the extraction and processing of material resources and material use growing at an average of more than 2.3% per year, developing environmentally sustainable materials has never been more critical.1
For many industries, transitioning to sustainable materials can incur high initial costs, require new manufacturing processes, or disrupt established supply chains.2 R&D teams are essential to overcoming these hurdles, forging new paths that meet sustainability goals while maintaining cost-effectiveness and operational efficiency.
With CAS, R&D teams have access to the most up-to-date and comprehensive information to power their daily research. Our experts curate extensive databases of material properties, extract insights from the latest scientific literature, provide intellectual property guidance, and partner to develop custom digital solutions, accelerating the path to sustainable material innovation.
Accessing the latest sustainable materials research
When developing environmentally sustainable materials, research teams have many options depending on their needs and purposes. To make the best use of their time and resources, researchers must quickly parse an ever-growing volume of information from around the world to find the materials and processes most applicable to their needs.
Different approaches to material sustainability have advantages for various applications and industries, including:
With research interest from around the globe, new advancements in these materials are being published all the time. To keep pace and support their breakthroughs, it is essential that researchers have access to the most up-to-date publications and insights. Built on the comprehensive CAS Content CollectionTM, CAS SciFinder® brings your team critical insights from research being conducted around the globe. As your research progresses, you can stay up to date with any advancements in your field using Alerts to notify you whenever new results matching your CAS SciFinder search are published.
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Exploring environmentally sustainable material properties
Researchers often need to access detailed material property information to balance sustainability with optimizing material performance. CAS SciFinder makes this easy with the full integration of CAS REGISTRY®, our comprehensive substance database. Using the substance detail, you can quickly access and compare properties of sustainable materials, including hazard data, to help you select the right one for your application.
CAS SciFinder also streamlines sustainable material searches with advanced filtering. Focus on sustainability with options including substance class, solvent exclusion, and GHS hazard statement to find a quicker path to the materials your research needs.
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Leveraging AI for sustainable material development
AI has changed material development, and companies must now race to use this technology to accelerate their research timelines and improve their material properties. While AI is still in its infancy, companies are already leveraging it to improve their material design and increase sustainability. In 2023, NREL launched PolyID: Polymer Inverse DesignTM, an AI program that can predict material properties based on molecular structure. By quickly screening millions of polymer designs, the program can generate a shortlist of candidates that meet sustainability and performance goals, eliminating months or years of laboratory research.7
By partnering with CAS Custom ServicesSM, you can streamline your development of novel AI and digital transformation solutions using your own data and the CAS Content Collection. Our experts use our data, technology, and expertise to fuel creative innovation for your unique challenges.
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Protecting sustainable material innovations
The global sustainable materials market is rapidly growing. As this trend continues, opportunities for the successful commercialization of sustainable material innovations are likely to multiply. With the market value of sustainable material innovations predicted to triple in the next decade,8 it is imperative that researchers protect their intellectual property to make the most of this expanding industry.
The STN IP Protection SuiteTM brings you critical insights to help you navigate the complex IP landscape and protect your sustainable material innovations. By exploring comprehensive patent and innovation information and setting alerts to notify you of new filings, you can stay aware of the latest IP developments and secure your next breakthrough.
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Building a sustainable future
Developing environmentally sustainable materials is critical for all industries. As this expectation increases, creating eco-friendly materials that meet performance and cost goals is essential for long-term success. CAS empowers R&D teams to reduce their environmental impact while maintaining innovation by providing access to comprehensive information, IP resources, and digital transformation experts. By partnering with us, you can innovate faster and drive the future of sustainable material development.