Last modified: 2014-09-11
Abstract
however there is a large variety in how the LCA methodology is used. The
aim of this paper was to analyse existing life cycle assessment case studies
of biorefinery systems concerning basic key issues related to the LCA
methodology, and how these have been handled in the case studies. This is
intended to contribute to improved insight of the difficulties when
performing LCA of biorefinery systems, which could facilitate future
studies.
Keywords
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