Conversion of vine shoots into bioethanol and chemicals: Prospective LCA of biorefinery concept.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2020.122946
Abstract: Vine shoots are the viticulture residues generated in high quantities after the grapevine pruning. They are lignocellulosic material poorly exploited as feedstock. These wastes are often dumped in the agriculture fields or burnt. Due to… read more here.
Keywords: vine shoots; lca; vine; biorefinery ... See more keywords
LCA modelling for Zero Emission Neighbourhoods in early stage planning
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DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2018.12.034
Abstract: Abstract The building sector is a major driver of climate change, and the increased focus on significantly reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in recent years calls for major initiatives in the way we plan, build… read more here.
Keywords: emission; lca; zero emission; lca modelling ... See more keywords
Life cycle assessment in chemical industry – a review
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DOI: 10.1016/j.coche.2019.09.009
Abstract: This paper presents a review of research works where the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology has been applied to assess environmental impacts of chemical processes. To accomplish this goal, a total of 46 papers, published… read more here.
Keywords: life cycle; system; cycle assessment; lca ... See more keywords
Computer-aided diagnosis of laryngeal cancer via deep learning based on laryngoscopic images
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ebiom.2019.08.075
Abstract: Objective To develop a deep convolutional neural network (DCNN) that can automatically detect laryngeal cancer (LCA) in laryngoscopic images. Methods A DCNN-based diagnostic system was constructed and trained using 13,721 laryngoscopic images of LCA, precancerous… read more here.
Keywords: laryngoscopic images; laryngoscopic; laryngeal cancer; lca ... See more keywords
Techno-economic optimization and environmental Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of microgrids located in the US using genetic algorithm
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enconman.2018.11.072
Abstract: Abstract A methodology was developed that assessed the techno-economic and environmental performance of a small scale microgrid located in US cities of Tucson, Lubbock and Dickinson. Providing uninterrupted power the microgrid was composed of seven… read more here.
Keywords: genetic algorithm; optimization; techno economic; lowest lcoe ... See more keywords
Influence of construction material uncertainties on residential building LCA reliability
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2016.12.068
Abstract: Life cycle assessment (LCA) is widely used to evaluate the environmental impacts of buildings, but due to uncertainties, the final results can be unreliable. To increase the reliability of LCA results, this study identifies the… read more here.
Keywords: lca; construction; family; building materials ... See more keywords
Removing obstacles to the implementation of LCA among SMEs: A collective strategy for exploiting recycled wool
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2017.04.101
Abstract: Although SMEs often have financial restraints that prevent them from adopting proactive environmental strategies, they are increasingly being pressurized to adopt a more sustainable production pattern. We investigated how SMEs can respond to such external… read more here.
Keywords: lca; obstacles implementation; lca among; among smes ... See more keywords
Development of Crop.LCA, an adaptable screening life cycle assessment tool for agricultural systems: A Canadian scenario assessment
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2017.06.175
Abstract: There is an increasing demand for sustainable agricultural production as part of the transition towards a globally sustainable economy. To quantify impacts of agricultural systems on the environment, life cycle assessment (LCA) is ideal because… read more here.
Keywords: lca; life cycle; agricultural systems; assessment ... See more keywords
Multi-Life Cycle Assessment for sustainable products: A systematic review
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2017.07.123
Abstract: Abstract Due to advancements in product design and technology, products in the market today are capable of an extended life cycle by undergoing end-of-life treatments. To enable this, products have to be designed for multiple… read more here.
Keywords: life cycle; life; cycle assessment; lca ... See more keywords
Territorial Life Cycle Assessment (LCA): What exactly is it about? A proposal towards using a common terminology and a research agenda
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2017.12.169
Abstract: Abstract Evaluating holistically environmental impacts of land planning policies implies to take into account several aspects, intimately related both to territorial features and to production-consumption patterns, which have a specific local character and a potential… read more here.
Keywords: life cycle; territorial lca; cycle assessment; lca ... See more keywords
Robust multi-criteria weighting in comparative LCA and S-LCA: A case study of sugarcane production in Brazil
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.02.035
Abstract: This is a PDF file of an unedited manuscript that has been accepted for publication in Journal of Cleaner Production. The manuscript will undergo copyediting, typesetting, and review of the resulting proof before it is… read more here.
Keywords: robust multi; lca; production; weighting comparative ... See more keywords