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View article: Environmental and littering impacts of disposable cups made of polypropylene and polylactic acid in Germany
Environmental and littering impacts of disposable cups made of polypropylene and polylactic acid in Germany Open
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View article: A life cycle assessment of protein production from wheatgrass: Optimization potential of a novel vertical farming system
A life cycle assessment of protein production from wheatgrass: Optimization potential of a novel vertical farming system Open
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View article: Influence of RED‐II Calculation Rules on the Carbon Footprint of Methanol E‐Fuel
Influence of RED‐II Calculation Rules on the Carbon Footprint of Methanol E‐Fuel Open
The carbon footprint of methanol from cradle‐to‐grave is evaluated using three process concepts to capture CO 2 , i.e., one using CO 2 from direct air capture (DAC) and the other two utilizing CO 2 from a steel mill's blast furnace gas (BF…
View article: How to Measure the Greenness of Chemicals? A Case Study on Butadiene Production Applying Green Metrics and Life Cycle Assessment
How to Measure the Greenness of Chemicals? A Case Study on Butadiene Production Applying Green Metrics and Life Cycle Assessment Open
The greenness of naphtha‐ and bioethanol‐based butadiene was compared using green metrics (GM) and life cycle assessment (LCA). GM provide predominantly qualitative results, showing advantages for bioethanol‐based butadiene. LCA indicates …
View article: Assessment of Chemical Products and Processes: Green Metrics and Life Cycle Assessment – A Comparison
Assessment of Chemical Products and Processes: Green Metrics and Life Cycle Assessment – A Comparison Open
Green chemistry aims to use renewable materials, reduce waste, and avoid toxic substances and is defined by 12 principles of green chemistry. Green metrics (GM) are measurable figures that assess adherence to the 12 principles of green che…
View article: Toward Sustainable Fire Safety: Life Cycle Assessment of Phosphinate-Based and Brominated Flame Retardants in E-Mobility and Electronic Devices
Toward Sustainable Fire Safety: Life Cycle Assessment of Phosphinate-Based and Brominated Flame Retardants in E-Mobility and Electronic Devices Open
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View article: A comparative life cycle assessment of tyre recycling using pyrolysis compared to conventional end-of-life pathways
A comparative life cycle assessment of tyre recycling using pyrolysis compared to conventional end-of-life pathways Open
End-of-life tyres (ELTs) are difficult to recycle due to their complex composition. Although there are several possible pathways to manage ELTs, in Germany roughly 50 % of the ELTs are still incinerated. One emerging technology that promis…
View article: Life cycle assessment of different strawberry production methods in Germany with a particular focus on plastic emissions
Life cycle assessment of different strawberry production methods in Germany with a particular focus on plastic emissions Open
Purpose Using plastic for strawberry cultivation (so-called plasticulture) is widespread to extend cultivation, reduce weed stress and water and nutrient demand, and protect plants. We assess the environmental impacts of different plasticu…
View article: A methodology to assess the contribution of biorefineries to a sustainable bio-based economy
A methodology to assess the contribution of biorefineries to a sustainable bio-based economy Open
Im Rahmen der Dissertation wurde eine integrative Methode zur Bewertung des Beitrags von Bioraffinerien und biobasierten Produkten zu einer nachhaltigen Entwicklung entwickelt. Das verwendete integrative Konzept der Nachhaltigkeit, welches…
View article: Comparative Lifecycle Assessment of Methanol and Urea Produced from Steel Mill Gases
Comparative Lifecycle Assessment of Methanol and Urea Produced from Steel Mill Gases Open
The Carbon2Chem® project aims to utilize the process gases of commodity industrial sectors, e.g., steel mills as carbon source for chemicals industrial sector. This article examines the integrated production of steel and chemical consideri…
View article: Methodology to address potential impacts of plastic emissions in life cycle assessment
Methodology to address potential impacts of plastic emissions in life cycle assessment Open
Purpose Products made of plastic often appear to have lower environmental impacts than alternatives. However, present life cycle assessments (LCA) do not consider possible risks caused by the emission of plastics into the environment. Foll…
View article: Correction to: Methodology to address potential impacts of plastic emissions in life cycle assessment
Correction to: Methodology to address potential impacts of plastic emissions in life cycle assessment Open
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View article: Valorisation of polylactic acid (PLA) waste: A comparative life cycle assessment of various solvent-based chemical recycling technologies
Valorisation of polylactic acid (PLA) waste: A comparative life cycle assessment of various solvent-based chemical recycling technologies Open
To understand the environmental impacts of various chemical recycling solutions for handling end-of-life (EoL) post-consumer (PC) PLA waste, a comparative environmental assessment was conducted. A life cycle assessment (LCA) was applied th…
View article: Combining Life Cycle Assessment and Circularity Assessment to Analyze Environmental Impacts of the Medical Remanufacturing of Electrophysiology Catheters
Combining Life Cycle Assessment and Circularity Assessment to Analyze Environmental Impacts of the Medical Remanufacturing of Electrophysiology Catheters Open
Sustaining value after the end-of-life to improve products’ circularity and sustainability has attracted an increasing number of industrial actors, policymakers, and researchers. Medical products are considered to have great remanufacturin…
View article: Life Cycle Assessment of Steel Mill Gas‐Based Methanol Production within the Carbon2Chem® Project
Life Cycle Assessment of Steel Mill Gas‐Based Methanol Production within the Carbon2Chem® Project Open
Within the Carbon2Chem® project, new processes have been developed to valorize steel mill gases by producing methanol. This article compares the global warming impact of integrated steel and methanol production to the stand‐alone productio…
View article: Environmental Assessment of Various End-of-Life Pathways for Treating Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Spent Fire-Extinguishing Waters
Environmental Assessment of Various End-of-Life Pathways for Treating Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Spent Fire-Extinguishing Waters Open
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are now thought to be far more prevalent in water bodies across the globe than previously reported. In particular, military bases, airports, and industrial sites are prone to contamination caused …
View article: How to Conduct Prospective Life Cycle Assessment for Emerging Technologies? A Systematic Review and Methodological Guidance
How to Conduct Prospective Life Cycle Assessment for Emerging Technologies? A Systematic Review and Methodological Guidance Open
Emerging technologies are expected to contribute to environmental sustainable development. However, throughout the development of novel technologies, it is unknown whether emerging technologies can lead to reduced environmental impacts com…
View article: Location Planning for the Production of CO<sub>2</sub>‐Based Chemicals Using the Example of Olefin Production
Location Planning for the Production of CO<sub>2</sub>‐Based Chemicals Using the Example of Olefin Production Open
A methodology for identifying suitable locations for the CO 2 ‐based production of olefins in Germany is presented. Based on electricity and CO 2 requirements, locations are identified that can provide sufficient CO 2 and renewable energy …
View article: A Comparative Life Cycle Assessment of Meat Trays Made of Various Packaging Materials
A Comparative Life Cycle Assessment of Meat Trays Made of Various Packaging Materials Open
In light of the debate on the circular economy, the EU strategy for plastics, and several national regulations, such as the German Packaging Act, polymeric foam materials as well as hybrid packaging (multilayered plastic) are now in focus.…
View article: Handling of Multi‐Functionality in Life Cycle Assessments for Steel Mill Gas Based Chemical Production
Handling of Multi‐Functionality in Life Cycle Assessments for Steel Mill Gas Based Chemical Production Open
Life cycle assessment is needed for quantifying potential greenhouse gas savings through material utilization of steel mill gases. However, methodological guidance for this purpose is lacking. Therefore, the article presents different appr…
View article: Cover Image, Volume 26, Issue 7
Cover Image, Volume 26, Issue 7 Open
The cover image, by Venkat Aryan et al., is based on the Research Article A comparative life cycle assessment of end-of-life treatment pathways for photovoltaic backsheets, https://doi.org/10.1002/pip.3003.