Life Cycle Assessment of the Environmental Impact of Natural Materials

Erscheinungsjahr 2026
ISBN: 978-0-443-36514-0
Verlag: Elsevier Science & Technology

Buch, Englisch, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm

Life Cycle Assessment of the Environmental Impact of Natural Materials provides a complete exploration of the LCA of natural materials that are currently being utilized in product development. These can be defined as materials that originate or are naturally derived from the environment. Natural materials include the derivatives of crops, plants, animals, minerals, and partial derivatives of bio-based products. It also includes naturally available metals, alloys, and processed metal matrix composites. The book covers LCA theories, strategies, and current methodologies. It explores 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. It demonstrates ways of incorporating LCA into everyday decision-making processes, with a particular emphasis on diverse industrial sectors. The book 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.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Rangappa, Sanjay Mavinkere

Puttegowda, Madhu

Siengchin, Suchart

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Technische Mechanik | Werkstoffkunde
• Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Technologie der Textilverarbeitung und Faserverarbeitung

Inhaltsverzeichnis

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. Forecasting the Future of LCA: Challenges and Opportunities

Über Autor(innen)

Puttegowda, Madhu
Dr. Madhu Puttegowda is currently working as an associate professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, at Malnad College of Engineering, Hassan, Karnataka, India. He received his B.E (Mechanical Engineering) from Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi, India in 2011, and then went on to achieve his MTech in Product Design and Manufacturing and Ph.D. (Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Science) from Visvesvaraya Technological University in 2020. His current research areas include natural fiber composites, polymer composites and advanced material technology.

Rangappa, Sanjay Mavinkere
Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa serves as a Principal Research Scientist and Advisor for International Development at King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand. He holds a BEng in Mechanical Engineering (2010), an MTech in Computational Analysis (2013), and a PhD in Mechanical Engineering Science (2018) from Visvesvaraya Technological University, India, followed by a Post-Doctorate from KMUTNB (2019). A prolific researcher in materials science and composites, his research focuses on natural fiber composites, polymer composites, and advanced material technology. He has received multiple accolades, including Outstanding Researcher Award 2021 from KMUTNB and recognition in Stanford University's Top 2% Most-Cited Scientists list. He also serves as an Associate Editor for Elsevier's Heliyon and Frontier Materials, while holding seven patents across UK, Thailand, and India.

Siengchin, Suchart
Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Suchart Siengchin serves as the President of King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB). His academic journey spans German institutions, earning degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Polymer Technology, and Material Science, culminating in a PhD from the University of Kaiserslautern and habilitation from Chemnitz University. A distinguished researcher in polymer processing and composite materials, he serves as the Editor-in-Chief of KMUTNB's International Journal of Applied Science and Technology. His excellence in research has been recognized with multiple KMUTNB Outstanding Researcher Awards (2010, 2012, 2013) and the National Excellence Researcher Award (2021) from the National Research Council of Thailand. He is ranked among Stanford University's top 2% scientists globally, reflecting his substantial impact in materials science and engineering.