Renewable Energy,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
206, P. 375 - 385
Published: Feb. 4, 2023
The
use
of
biofuels
in
the
transport
sector
is
one
strategies
for
its
decarbonization.
Here,
LCA
methodology
was
used
first
time
to
assess
environmental
impacts
a
biorefinery
where
hydrothermal
liquefaction
(HTL)
and
aqueous
phase
reforming
(APR)
were
integrated.
This
novel
coupling
proposed
valorize
carbon
loss
HTL-derived
phase,
while
simultaneously
reducing
external
H2
demand
during
biocrude
upgrading.
Corn
stover
(residue)
lignin-rich
stream
(waste)
evaluated
as
possible
lignocellulosic
feedstocks.
global
warming
potential
(GWP)
56.1
58.4
g
CO2
eq/MJbiofuel,
respectively.
Most
GWP
attributable
electrolysis
step
case
thermal
duty
platinum
corn
case.
Other
impact
categories
investigated,
an
uncertainty
analysis
also
carried
out.
A
sensitivity
on
biogenic
carbon,
electricity/thermal
energy
source
alternative
hydrogen
supply
conducted
estimate
their
influence
GWP.
Finally,
two
scenarios
compared
with
fossil-
other
biomass-derived
fuels,
considering
fuel
utilization.
HTL-APR
allowed
37%
reduction
fossil
diesel,
further
reduced
80%
when
green
used.
To
address
climate
change
and
energy
security
issues
from
fossil
fuels,
wind
power
is
a
promising
renewable
source,
projected
to
grow
significantly
by
2050.
Offshore
energy,
especially
floating
offshore
farms
shows
great
potential
due
higher
more
consistent
speeds
at
sea.
However,
these
turbines
have
negative
environmental
burdens
throughout
their
life
cycle.
This
The
present
study
focuses
on
comprehensive
cradle-to-grave
cycle
assessment
of
the
Hywind
Tampen
farm
in
Norway.
covers
all
stages
manufacturing,
transportation,
installation,
operation,
maintenance
decommissioning,
utilizing
openLCA®
software
ecoinvent
3.9
database
with
ReCiPe
2016
impact
method.
Key
findings
indicate
that
manufacturing
primary
contributor
total
emissions,
followed
operation
maintenance.
emphasizes
necessity
developing
sustainable
methods,
designing
are
efficient
versatile,
better
forecasting
planning
order
minimize
turbines.
Building and Environment,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
264, P. 111922 - 111922
Published: Aug. 8, 2024
Life
Cycle
Assessment
is
necessary
for
evaluating
the
environmental
impacts
of
buildings
throughout
their
life
cycle,
considering
factors
such
as
energy
consumption,
emissions,
and
resource
utilization.
However,
Dynamic
introduces
a
temporal
dimension,
acknowledging
that
building's
performance
evolves
due
to
technological
advancements,
occupancy
behavior,
changing
conditions.
This
paper
reviews
DLCA,
focusing
on
uncertainties
arising
from
parameter,
scenario,
model
variability,
emphasizes
integration
technologies
like
Building
Information
Modeling,
Internet
Things,
machine
learning
enhance
real-time
data
collection
predictive
analytics.
An
extensive
review
430
papers,
refined
180,
reveals
55
%
publications
are
in
sciences,
with
significant
contributions
United
Kingdom
(27.8
%),
France
(24.1
China
(18.1
%).
Key
findings
include
variations
embodied
greenhouse
gas
emissions
materials
aluminum
dynamic
aspects
transportation
impacts,
which
extend
beyond
traditional
metrics
operational
efficiency
over
time.
Uncertainties
all
LCA
stages
(A1
D)
addressed,
service
life,
water
use,
needs.
Advanced
methodologies,
including
proposed
framework
hybrid
approach
integrates
process-based
input-output
methods,
suggested
comprehensiveness
assessments.
The
monitoring
analytics
further
improves
adaptability
precision
models,
emphasizing
necessity
continuous
updates
scenario
analyses
capture
future
conditions
accurately.
study
paves
way
research
aimed
at
mitigating
major
sources
uncertainty,
promoting
more
sustainable
building
practices,
advancing
field
LCA.
Journal of Cleaner Production,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
459, P. 142550 - 142550
Published: May 11, 2024
The
pharmaceutical
industry
presents
unique
challenges
and
opportunities
for
mitigating
global
environmental
impacts.
This
paper
reviewed
studies
utilizing
Life
Cycle
Assessment
(LCA)
to
quantify
analyze
how
the
sector
affects
environment,
from
active
ingredients
(APIs)
drug
formulation,
packaging
transportation,
end-of-life
disposal.
LCA
literature
indicated
that
leading
contributors
this
industry's
impacts
were
energy
consumption,
particularly
electricity
use,
chemical
application.
However,
toxicity
should
demand
equal
attention
given
potentially
severe
effects
of
certain
compounds
on
human
health
ecological
systems.
We
also
identified
process
optimization
opportunities,
such
as
transitioning
batch
continuous
manufacturing
platforms,
adopting
green
chemistry
principles,
implementing
intensification
techniques.
review
further
suggested
gaps
in
current
research,
recycling,
biopharmaceuticals,
supply
chain
strategies,
etc.
Moreover,
we
pointed
out
limitations
studies,
limited
system
boundaries,
unclear
data
presentation,
databases
Emphasizing
critical
need
sustainable
development,
stressed
importance
an
urgent
transition
toward
cleaner
sources.
advocated
using
more
eco-friendly
chemicals
across
life
cycle
realize
production
industry.
Sustainable Production and Consumption,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
47, P. 105 - 127
Published: April 1, 2024
In
the
rapidly
evolving
automotive
industry,
there
is
an
increasing
need
for
comprehensive
sustainability
assessments
to
steer
decision-making
towards
more
sustainable
practices.
Our
research
tackles
critical
gaps
in
applying
Life
Cycle
Sustainability
Assessment
(LCSA)
products
and
processes
within
this
sector.
Through
a
systematic
literature
review,
we
analysed
18
existing
scholarly
automotive-related
LCSA
case
studies
pinpoint
current
state
of
implementation,
identify
challenges,
propose
novel
methodological
insights
future
directions.
Despite
reinforced
framework
industry's
extensive
experience
(LCA)
over
past
two
decades,
our
in-depth
analysis
revealed
significant
discrepancies
among
studies,
underscoring
lack
harmonized
approach.
Challenges
include
inconsistencies
with
established
norms
guidelines
regarding
choice
functional
units
(FUs),
system
boundaries,
indicator
selection
across
pillars,
interpretation
results.
Additionally,
inadequate
databases
economic
social
pillars
hinder
data
availability
consistency.
Selective
aggregation
results
multi-criteria
decision
(MCDA)
methods
further
contribute
divergences
findings.
To
address
these
challenges
advance
harmonization
crucial,
including
predefined
FUs
consistent
product
systems,
boundaries
indicators,
development
secondary
integration
visualization
tools
as
well
standardized
MCDA
evaluate
trade-offs.
Continued
efforts,
collaboration,
refinement
are
necessary
effectively
harness
potential
promoting
Methods in Ecology and Evolution,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 9, 2025
Abstract
The
use
of
life
cycle
assessment
(LCA)
methods
is
rapidly
expanding
as
a
means
estimating
the
biodiversity
impacts
organisations
across
complex
value
chains.
However,
these
have
limitations
and
substantial
uncertainties,
which
are
rarely
communicated
in
results
LCAs.
Drawing
upon
ecological
LCA
literature
on
uncertainty
two
worked
examples
footprinting,
we
outline
where
different
types
occur
multiple
stages
LCA,
from
input
data
to
choice
metric.
Some
uncertainties
epistemic,
incorporating
structural
(e.g.
pressures
included
models),
parametric
around
characterisation
factors
information
gaps)
measurement
uncertainty,
well
natural
variability,
stochasticity.
Other
linguistic
ambiguity
definitions
biodiversity)
decision‐based
choices
made
when
matching
company
inventory
categories).
Based
this
review,
provide
suggestions
for
(i)
understanding,
reducing
navigating
footprinting
(ii)
ensuring
robust
appropriate
techniques
part
broader
organisational
strategies.
Understanding
risks
posed
by
weighing
them
against
costs
inappropriate
action
or
inaction
decisions
vital
designing
effective
By
appreciating
opportunities
exist
utilise
LCAs
high‐level
risk
screening
prioritise
highlight
areas
focused
effort
more
granular
needed
track
progress
towards
abating
year‐on‐year
identify
low‐risk
actions.
recommend
strategies
should
not
be
based
solely
absolute
impact
results.
Instead,
used
alongside
other
approaches
guide
location‐specific
deliver
nature‐positive
future.
Journal of Cleaner Production,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
391, P. 136240 - 136240
Published: Jan. 28, 2023
The
globe
artichoke
represents
one
of
the
leading
vegetables
worldwide,
accounting
for
a
global
production
1.52
Mt
in
2020,
and
Italy
is
ranked
as
top
producer
with
over
0.37
Mt.
Under
environmental
perspective,
it
considered
large
greenhouse
gases
emitter,
its
sustainability,
from
agricultural
to
industrial
transformation,
should
be
enhanced.
present
research
assesses
warming
potential
crop
Apulia
region
(Southern
Italy)
through
carbon
footprint
(CF)
method
(ISO/TS
14067:2018),
evaluates
CO2eq
emissions
associated
input
acquisition,
cultivation
processing.
It
also
discusses
strategies
reduce
GHG
by
optimizing
supply
chain,
according
circular
economy
perspective.
main
functional
unit
1
High-Density-Polyethylene
(HDPE)
drum
229
kg,
composed
150
kg
drained
finished
"rustic
artichoke"
70
preserving
liquid,
9
HDPE
drum.
Results
reveal
that
CF
335.84
CO2eq,
which
276.86
are
generated
during
58.97
could
reduced
increasing
yield
per
ha,
or
substituting
chemical
fertilizers
manure,
PK3
fertilizer
bio
stimulants.
lens,
waste
biomass
used
produce:
(a)
bioenergy;
(b)
bio-stimulants
biomaterials;
(c)
inulin.
first
article,
either
processing
chain.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
20(5), P. 3797 - 3797
Published: Feb. 21, 2023
Food
consumption
is
one
of
the
major
causes
climate
change,
resource
depletion,
loss
biodiversity,
and
other
kinds
environmental
impact
by
modern
households.
According
to
evidence,
a
global
change
in
dietary
habits
could
be
single
most
effective
rapid
intervention
reduce
anthropic
pressure
on
planet,
especially
with
respect
change.
Our
study
applied
Life
Cycle
Assessment
(LCA)
investigate
total
two
plant-based
diets:
Mediterranean
Vegan
diets,
according
relevant
Italian
nutritional
recommendations.
The
diets
share
same
macronutrient
rates
cover
all
Calculations
were
made
basis
theoretical
one-week
2000
kcal/day
diet.
our
calculations,
diet
showed
about
44%
less
when
compared
diet,
despite
fact
that
content
animal
products
latter
was
low
(with
10.6%
calories).
This
result
clearly
supports
concept
meat
dairy
plays
critical
role,
above
all,
terms
damage
human
health
ecosystems.
thesis
even
minimal-to-moderate
foods
has
consistent
footprint
their
reduction
can
elicit
significant
ecological
benefits.
Separation and Purification Technology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
348, P. 127684 - 127684
Published: April 25, 2024
To
achieve
net-zero
CO2
emissions
by
2050,
improving
energy
efficiency
in
the
chemical
industry
is
crucial.
The
study
focuses
on
an
environmentally
friendly
hybrid
distillation
(D)-pervaporation
(PV)
process
to
enhance
and
purity
ethanol–water
isobutanol-water
mixtures,
these
are
typical
wastes
industry.
Three
configurations—D
+
PV,
D
PV
D,
with
partial
Heat
Integration
(HI)—are
evaluated
for
separation
of
mixtures
employing
Life
Cycle
Assessment
Environmental
Footprint
(EF)
V3.1
(adapted)
ReCiPe
2016
Endpoint
(H)
V1.08
methods,
using
SimaPro
V9.5
software
Ecoinvent
V3.9.1
database.
also
incorporates
a
PESTLE
analysis
Multi-Criteria
Decision
Analysis
identify
most
advantageous
ethanol
isobutanol
scenarios.
research
evaluates
systems
comprehensive
manner,
including
technology,
emissions,
impacts
human
health,
ecosystems,
resources,
Total
Annual
Cost
(TAC).
exploration
enhancements
includes
alternative
renewable
sources
(i.e.,
solar,
wind,
hydro,
biofuel)
heat
integration
based
Pinch
Hint
V2.2
software.
Results
indicate
that
suitable
scenarios
MCDA
analysis.
In
scenarios,
HI
reduces
resources
impact
15.5
%,
11.2
12.6
14.6
respectively,
significant
40.0
%
decrease
TAC
compared
PV.
Integrating
further
enhances
its
sustainability,
achieving
single
score
approximately
one-third
lower
than
fossil
fuel
consumption.
Promoting
flows
align
seamlessly
Green
Chemistry
Engineering
principles,
representing
crucial
stride
towards
sustainable
eco-friendly
industrial
practices.
