materialistoriented
Materialistoriented is a term used to describe an approach in design, engineering, and research that places material properties at the center of decision making. In a materialistoriented workflow, the selection of materials, processing routes, and manufacturing techniques is guided primarily by the expected performance, durability, environmental impact, and end-of-life behavior of the materials involved.
Overview: The concept emphasizes understanding material behavior across scales, from atomic or molecular interactions to macroscopic
Origins and usage: The term is not part of a formal standard and does not denote a
Principles: Core ideas include property-first design, lifecycle thinking, data-driven material selection, compatibility and recyclability, and transparency
Practice and methods: Workflows rely on materials data libraries, materials informatics, multiscale modeling, accelerated aging tests,
Applications and scope: The approach is relevant in product development, architecture and construction, electronics and energy
Critiques: Potential drawbacks include overemphasis on materials at the expense of user needs or business constraints,
See also: materials science, design thinking, life cycle assessment, materials informatics.