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Life Cycle Assessment of the Environmental Impact of Natural Materials explores the LCA of natural materials that are currently being utilized in product development. The book covers LCA theories, strategies, and current methodologies and presents the vital role that LCA plays in assessing the environmental impact of natural resources in different industries, including agriculture, mining, bio-based products, and textiles. It demonstrates how LCA can be used to steer the creation of environmentally-friendly products and to advance sustainability within the circular economy. In addition, the book demonstrates ways of incorporating LCA into everyday decision-making processes, with a particular emphasis on diverse industrial sectors.

It will be a valuable reference resource for all those who are concerned about the environmental safety and sustainability of natural materials that are used in the development of environmentally- friendly products. It will allow the reader to make well-informed decisions regarding natural resources to actively participate in environmentally-conscious practices.

Inhalt

1. Introduction to Life Cycle Assessment and Environmental Sustainability
2. Impact of Life Cycle Assessment on Global Sustainable Development Goals
3. Approaches and Tools for Life Cycle Assessment
4. Sustainable Natural Fibers and Composites: An LCA Perspective
5. Characteristics and Environmental Impact of Natural Polymers
6. Eco-Friendly Cementitious and Construction Materials: A LCA Perspective
7. Holistic Assessment of Metals, Alloys, and Metal Matrix Composites
8. Environmental Assessment of Textile and Clothing Materials
9. Energy and Storage Materials: Striking a Balance Between Sustainability and Performance
10. Recycling Natural Materials: Assessing Environmental Benefits
11. Biomass, Bioconversion, and Bio-refinery Materials: Evaluating Sustainable Practices
12. LCA Applications Across Industries: From Packaging to Biomedical
13. Intelligent forecasting of mechanical properties in hybrid layered composites for life cycle assessment: challenges and opportunities