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Prospective life cycle inventory datasets for conventional and hybrid-electric aircraft technologies

Thonemann, Nils (author), Saavedra-Rubio, Karen (author), Pierrat, Eleonore (author), Dudka, Katarzyna (author), Bangoura, Mathilde (author), Baumann, Nils (author), Bentheimer, Christian (author), Caliandro, Priscilla (author), De Breuker, R. (author)

Hybrid-electric aircraft represent a promising solution for the urgent need to decarbonize short-haul flights and bolster aviation sustainability. Nevertheless, the realization of hybrid-electric aircraft demands rigorous environmental impact analysis, given the substantial investments, time, and research required for technology development....

journal article 2024

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Application of the ESHO-QA guidelines for determining the performance of the LCA superficial hyperthermia heating system

Carrapiço-Seabra, Carolina (author), De Lazzari, Mattia (author), Ameziane, Abdelali (author), van Rhoon, G.C. (author), Dobšícek Trefná, Hana (author), Curto, Sergio (author)

Purpose: This study aimed to assess the quality of the lucite cone applicator (LCA), the standard applicator for superficial hyperthermia at the Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, using the most recent quality assurance guidelines, thus verifying their feasibility. Materials and methods: The assessment was conducted on each of the six LCAs...

journal article 2023

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Data implementation matters: Effect of software choice and LCI database evolution on a comparative LCA study of permanent magnets

Miranda Xicotencatl, Brenda (author), Kleijn, René (author), van Nielen, Sander (author), Donati, Franco (author), Sprecher, Benjamin (author), Tukker, Arnold (author)

Life cycle assessment (LCA) databases and software evolve. We analyzed to which extent software and evolving life cycle inventory databases affect the comparison of technology alternatives, using a comparative LCA on permanent magnets as a case study, with two selected software tools: CMLCA and Brightway LCA. We migrated the system models...

journal article 2023

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The embodied carbon emissions of lettuce production in vertical farming, greenhouse horticulture, and open-field farming in the Netherlands

Blom, T. (author), Jenkins, A.J. (author), Pulselli, Riccardo (author), van den Dobbelsteen, A.A.J.F. (author)

Over the past decades, various farming methods have evolved in response to the global challenges of increasing food demands, decreasing availability of arable land, and climate change. One of these new farming methods is vertical farming. To understand the contribution of vertical farms to future sustainable food production, beyond its efficient...

journal article 2022

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A life cycle analysis of novel lightweight composite processes: Reducing the environmental footprint of automotive structures

Wegmann, Stephanie (author), Rytka, Christian (author), Diaz-Rodenas, Mariona (author), Werlen, Vincent (author), Schneeberger, Christoph (author), Ermanni, Paolo (author), Caglar, Baris (author), Gomez, Colin (author), Michaud, Véronique (author)

In this study, three novel thermoplastic impregnation processes were analyzed towards automotive applications. The first process is thermoplastic compression resin transfer molding in which a glass fiber mat is impregnated in through thickness by a thermoplastic polymer. The second process is a melt-thermoplastic Resin Transfer Molding (RTM)...

journal article 2022

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Environmental and economic optimization of a conventional concrete building foundation: Selecting the best of 28 alternatives by applying the pareto front

Pujadas-Gispert, Ester (author), Vogtländer, J.G. (author), Moonen, S.J. (author)

This research optimizes the environmental impact of a conventional building foundation in Northern Europe while considering the economic cost. The foundation is composed of piles and ground beams. Calculations are performed following relevant building Eurocodes and using life cycle assessment methodology. Concrete and steel accounted for the...

journal article 2021

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Editorial: Perspectives of Chemicals Synthesis as a Green Alternative to Fossil Fuels

Puigjaner, Luis (author), Pérez-Fortes, Mar (author), Somoza-Tornos, Ana (author), Espuña, Antonio (author)

contribution to periodical 2021

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Life cycle analysis approach to comparing environmental impacts of alternative materials used in the construction of small wastewater treatment plants

Pryce, David (author), Memon, Fayyaz Ali (author), Kapelan, Z. (author)

With the aim of reducing the environmental burden of decentralized wastewater treatment plants in India, this project investigated five primary materials (stainless steel (SS), mild steel (MS), glass fibre reinforced polymer (GFRP), high density polyethylene (HDPE), and reinforced concrete cement (RCC)) in terms of the relative environmental...

journal article 2021

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Treatment of end-of-life concrete in an innovative heating-air classification system for circular cement-based products

Moreno-Juez, J. (author), Vegas, Inigo J. (author), Gebremariam, A.T. (author), García-Cortes, V. (author), Di Maio, F. (author)

A stronger commitment towards Green Building and circular economy, in response to environmental concerns and economic trends, is evident in modern industrial cement and concrete production processes. The critical demand for an overall reduction in the environmental impact of the construction sector can be met through the consumption of high...

journal article 2020

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Quantitative sustainability assessment of household food waste management in the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area

Tonini, Davide (author), Wandl, Alex (author), Meister, K.R. (author), Munoz Unceta, P.A. (author), Taelman, Sue Ellen (author), Sanjuan-Delmás, David (author), Dewulf, Jo (author), Huygens, Dries (author)

Food waste represents the largest fraction of the municipal solid waste generated in Europe and its management is associated to suboptimal performance in environmental, health, and social dimensions. By processing detailed multi-fold local data as part of a comprehensive and broadly understandable sustainability framework, this study quantifies...

journal article 2020

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The Eco-Costs of Material Scarcity, a Resource Indicator for LCA, Derived from a Statistical Analysis on Excessive Price Peaks

Vogtländer, J.G. (author), Peck, David (author), Kurowicka, D. (author)

The availability of resources is crucial for the socio-economic stability of our society. For more than two decades, there was a debate on how to structure this issue within the context of life-Cycle assessment (LCA). The classical approach with LCA is to describe "scarcity" for future generations (100-1000 years) in terms of absolute...

journal article 2019

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The role of hydrogen in the ecological benefits of ultra low sulphur diesel production and use: An LCA benchmark

Olindo, Roberta (author), Vogtländer, J.G. (author)

Desulphurization of oil-based fuels is common practice to mitigate the ecological burden to ecosystems and human health of SO_x emissions. In many countries, fuels for vehicles are restricted to 10 ppm sulphur. For marine fuels, low sulphur contents are under discussion. The environmental impact of desulphurization processes is,...

journal article 2019

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Life Cycle Assessment of Wire + Arc Additive Manufacturing compared to green sand casting and CNC milling in stainless steel

Bekker, A.C.M. (author), Verlinden, J.C. (author)

Wire and Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) is a metal 3D printing technique based on robotic welding. This technique yields potential in decreasing material consumption due to its high material efficiency and freedom of shape. Empirical measurements of WAAM, using a deposition rate of 1 kg/h, were performed on site of MX3D. The measured power...

journal article 2018

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Impact of fuel selection on the environmental performance of post-combustion calcium looping applied to a cement plant

Schakel, Wouter (author), Hung, Christine Roxanne (author), Tokheim, Lars Andre (author), Strømman, Anders Hammer (author), Worrell, Ernst (author), Ramirez, Andrea (author)

Calcium looping CO₂ capture is a promising technology to reduce CO₂ emissions from cement production. Coal has been seen as a logical choice of fuel to drive the calcium looping process as coal is already the primary fuel used to produce cement. This study assesses the impact of using different fuels, namely coal,...

journal article 2018

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Insulation or Smart Temperature Control for Domestic Heating: A Combined Analysis of the Costs, the Eco-Costs, the Customer Perceived Value, and the Rebound Effect of Energy Saving

Scheepens, A.E. (author), Vogtländer, J.G. (author)

Calculating the environmental benefits of energy saving systems in dwellings in a life cycle assessment (LCA) has two major issues, namely: how to deal with the customer behaviour and how to deal with rebound effects. Both issues are important for sustainable strategies. From a user-centred design perspective, two fundamentally different...

journal article 2018

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Assessing potential financial and environmental benefits of Brick-to-Brick manufacturing

Debacker, Wim (author), De Regel, Sofie (author), Amara, Omar (author), Lam, Wai Chung (author), Bergemans, Jef (author), Broos, Kris (author), Van Wouwe, Dirk (author)

Due to a lack of high value applications for masonry debris, there is currently no incentive to separate it from other stony fractions. Within this paper the potential environmental and financial advantages and drawbacks related to the production of 1 ton of load-bearing clay bricks with a compressive strength of 15MPa, in which the coarsening...

conference paper 2017

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Environmental impact of concrete with recycled aggregates an evaluation through 4 case studies

Vrijders, Jeroen (author), Wastiels, Lisa (author)

The use of recycled aggregates in new structural concrete is generally considered as a measure for lowering the environmental impact of concrete. Existing literature considers transport distances and the final performance of the concrete (linked to its composition) as main influencing factors to evaluate the environmental burdens or gains when...

conference paper 2017

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Challenging the current approach to end of life of buildings using a life cycle assessment (LCA) approach

Lowres, Flavie (author), Hobbs, Gilli (author)

Life cycle thinking has been applied in the construction industry for more than 20 years for the environmental evaluation of construction products and processes. Life cycle assessment (LCA) is the tool that enables the quantification of environmental impacts using parameters appropriate to the various potential environmental impact categories....

conference paper 2017

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Life cycle assessment and life cycle costing for demolition waste management

Hu, Mingming (author), Miranda-Xicotencat, Brenda (author), Ita-Nagy, Diana (author), Prado, Valentina (author), Guinée, Jeroen (author), van Roekel, Eric (author), Huismans, Renate (author), Rens, Frank (author), Lotfi, Somayeh (author), Di Maio, Francesco (author)

Ninety five percent of the construction and demolition waste is recycled in the Netherlands. Most of it is used for low value applications such as road base materials; the use of secondary material in buildings is still less than 3%7. In order to recover waste for higher value applications, enhancing selective demolition and waste management...

conference paper 2017

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Assessing potential financial and environmental benefits of a newly developed waste traceability system in Flanders

Debacker, Wim (author), De Regel, Sofie (author), Amara, Omar (author), Lam, Wai Chung (author), Bergemans, Jef (author), Broos, Kris (author), Vanden Eynde, Annelies (author)

Most of the mixed stony demolition waste within Flanders ends up as aggregates for foundation and road works. In order to recover waste for higher value applications, selective demolition and waste management practices need to be improved. The aim of this paper is to assess the potential environmental and financial benefits and drawbacks on...

conference paper 2017