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life cycle assessment
Also known as: LCA, life-cycle assessments (LCA)
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Recent breakthroughs in the valorization of lignocellulosic biomass ... pubs.rsc.org Jun 7, 2025 16 facts
referenceThe review article by Nilanjan Dey, Shakshi Bhardwaj, and Pradip K. Maji includes a summary of computational methods and life-cycle assessments (LCA) for developing next-generation construction materials.
referenceX. Sun et al. developed a sustainable lignocellulose aerogel designed for air purification, featuring thermal insulation, flame retardancy, and mechanical strength, supported by a life cycle assessment.
claimMiao et al. conducted a life cycle assessment (LCA) study on lignin-based building blocks and found that these composites possess strength and structural properties similar to lightweight concrete while having a lower carbon footprint.
claimGay et al. developed a digital tool for the life cycle assessment (LCA) of construction projects, demonstrating how such tools can influence decision-making during the LCA process.
referenceM. M. Nawaz, H. A. Khan, J. Ahmad, and M. Noman authored the paper 'Mechanical Performance and Life Cycle Assessment of Alkali-Activated Concrete with Municipal-Waste Incinerated Bottom Ash as Partial Precursor,' published in Multiscale and Multidisciplinary Modeling, Experiments and Design in 2025 (DOI: 10.1007/s41939-025-00865-5).
referenceAl-Ghamdi authored the paper 'The Sustainability of Partial and Total Replacement of Ordinary Portland Cement: A Deep Dive into Different Concrete Mixtures through Life Cycle Assessment,' published in the Journal of Building Engineering in 2025 (DOI: 10.1016/j.jobe.2025.112830).
referenceTemporal considerations in the life cycle assessments of wooden buildings have implications for design incentives, according to a 2024 study by C. E. Andersen, E. Hoxha, F. N. Rasmussen, C. G. Sorensen, and H. Birgisdottir.
referenceForest management systems and their associated carbon fluxes can be integrated into the life cycle assessment of buildings to account for forest dynamics, as proposed by C. E. Andersen, I. Stupak, E. Hoxha, K. Raulund-Rasmussen, and H. Birgisdóttir in 2024.
referenceMistretta conducted a life cycle assessment (LCA) case study on the energy performance of kenaf-fibres insulation board in 2008.
referenceTimber–concrete hybrid buildings exhibit different seismic performance and life cycle assessment outcomes compared to traditional concrete buildings, as analyzed in a 2023 study by X. Zhang, W. Huang, M. Khajehpour, M. Asgari, and T. Tannert.
referenceH. Khan, J. Ahmad, Z. B. Zahid, S. Irfan, and M. Umer authored the paper 'Development of Extrusion Based Artificial Lightweight Aggregates from Sand-Plastic Waste Composite for Sustainable Concrete Production: Performance Evaluation and Life Cycle Assessment,' published in Case Studies in Construction Materials in 2025 (DOI: 10.1016/j.cscm.2025.e04663).
claimA life cycle assessment (LCA) study concluded that using artificial lightweight aggregates from sand-plastic composite in concrete can reduce the potential for global warming by up to 54.83%.
referenceForoughi et al. (2021) conduct a life cycle assessment of cellulose, examining its properties and potential as a low carbon material in the journal Materials.
measurementA Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) study indicates that replacing materials with Municipal Incinerator Bottom Ash (MIBA) decreases Terrestrial Acidification Potential (TAP) and Marine Eutrophication Potential (MEP) by 16% at a 5% replacement level, 45% at a 15% replacement level, and 60% at a 20% replacement level.
referenceLignoBlock is a lignin-bound block designed for the construction industry to support a green transition, as detailed in a 2024 life cycle assessment by B. H. Miao, R. J. Headrick, Z. Li, L. Spanu, D. J. Loftus, and M. D. Lepech.
referenceTransparent wood is a sustainable solution for global warming mitigation in the building industry, according to a 2024 life cycle assessment by J. Wu, H. Ye, S. Li, Z. Que, Y. Peng, L. Cai, and C. Xia.
A critical review of industrial fiber hemp anatomy, agronomic ... bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu 10 facts
claimSuccessful monetization of hemp products requires further US-based Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) studies to validate performance regarding environmental indices.
referenceThe study 'Hemp seed production: Environmental impacts of Cannabis sativa L. agronomic practices by life cycle assessment (LCA) and carbon footprint methodologies' by Campiglia et al. (2020) evaluates the environmental footprint of hemp cultivation.
referenceL. Zampori, G. Dotelli, and V. Vernelli conducted a life cycle assessment of hemp cultivation and the use of hemp-based thermal insulator materials in buildings, published in Environmental Science and Technology in 2013.
referenceL. Mouton, K. Allacker, and M. Röck published a life cycle assessment of bio-based building material solutions in Energy and Buildings in 2023.
referenceSchulte, M., Lewandowski, I., Pude, R., and Wagner, M. (2021) published 'Comparative life cycle assessment of bio-based insulation materials: Environmental and economic performances' in GCB Bioenergy, comparing the performance of bio-based insulation.
referenceSeile, A., Spurina, E., and Sinka, M. (2022) published 'Reducing global warming potential impact of bio-based composites based of LCA' in Fibers, analyzing the environmental impact of bio-based composites.
referenceThe study 'Evaluation of the environmental sustainability of hemp as a building material, through life cycle assessment' by Di Capua et al. (2021) assesses the sustainability of using hemp in construction.
claimAmong previous Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) studies on hemp, building materials, hempcrete, and insulation were the most frequently studied products.
referenceA life cycle assessment of a hemp concrete wall, considering the impact of thickness and coating, was conducted in a 2014 study published in Building and Environment.
claimLife Cycle Assessment (LCA) studies on hemp-based products cannot be directly compared due to differences in modeling assumptions and system boundaries.
Measurement of diets that are healthy, environmentally sustainable ... frontiersin.org 5 facts
referenceThe life cycle assessment (LCA) framework allows for the estimation of impacts at the 'endpoint' or 'damage' level, which maps to three areas of protection: human health, ecosystem quality, and resources.
referenceWeiler et al. published 'Handling multi-functionality of livestock in a life cycle assessment: the case of smallholder dairying in Kenya' in Current Opinion in Environmental Sustainability in 2014.
referenceEnvironmental outcomes in sustainable diet studies, such as climate change, toxicity, and particulate matter pollution, are often estimated at the 'midpoint level' using life cycle assessment (LCA) terminology, which assesses impacts along the causal chain between resource use or emissions and final outcomes.
referenceMcLaren (2021) explored the opportunities and challenges of integrating environment and nutrition in the life cycle assessment of food items.
referenceThoma et al. published 'Life cycle assessment of food systems and diets' in the book 'Food Systems Modelling', edited by Peters and Thilmany, published by Elsevier in Amsterdam in 2022.
A Scoping Review of Indicators for Sustainable Healthy Diets frontiersin.org Jan 12, 2022 4 facts
referenceDe Laurentiis et al. (2019) developed 'EATS', a life cycle-based decision support tool designed for local authorities and school caterers.
claimThe system boundaries of Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) vary, with the most comprehensive being 'cradle to grave,' while many studies limit boundaries to production stages such as 'cradle to farm gate' or 'cradle to retail.'
referenceLife cycle assessment (LCA) is a quantitative modeling approach used to estimate environmental impacts across a product's life cycle, as defined by Garnett et al. (2016), and was used in the majority of studies reviewed.
claimData sources such as national health and nutrition surveys, household consumption and expenditure surveys, and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) databases are frequently unavailable in many low- and middle-income countries.
An annotated analytic review of biosynthetic polymers and circular ... link.springer.com Mar 7, 2026 1 fact
referenceKalliala and Nousiainen (1999) published 'Life cycle assessment: environmental profile of cotton and polyester-cotton fabrics' in the AUTEX Research Journal, which analyzes the environmental impact of these specific fabric types.
The latest in biomaterials research - World Bio Market Insights worldbiomarketinsights.com Aug 20, 2025 1 fact
measurementA life cycle assessment comparing the bacterial cellulose production method to mainstream cellulose fibre manufacturing found that the new approach uses only 10 percent of the land required by the conventional method and reduces freshwater pollution.
How do the indices based on the EAT-Lancet recommendations ... medrxiv.org May 14, 2024 1 fact
referenceThe Agribalyse 3.1.1 database, developed by the French Agency for the Environment and Energy Management, provides reference data on the environmental impacts of agricultural and food products using the Life Cycle Assessment methodology.