How valid is the LCA data for composite materials? ~ a data quality assessment approach

Badr Moutik, John Summerscales, Jasper Graham-Jones, Richard Pemberton

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Abstract

- Sustainability as a priority: Central to the growth of the composite industry.
- Regulatory impact: Increasing regulations include sustainability mandates for composite products.
- Role of LCA: Life cycle assessment is critical for evaluating environmental sustainability in material selection and manufacturing.
• Growing research: LCA studies on composites have surged, showing an annual growth rate of over 20%.
• Variability and uncertainty concerns: Significant discrepancies in LCA data per unit weight of composite materials highlight risks of inaccuracies.
Original languageEnglish
Publication statusPublished - 24 Sept 2024
EventThe SAMPE Europe 24 Conference - Titanic Museum, Belfast, Northern Ireland, Belfast, United Kingdom
Duration: 24 Sept 202425 Sept 2024
https://www.sampe-europe.org/conferences/se-conference-belfast-2024/

Conference

ConferenceThe SAMPE Europe 24 Conference
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityBelfast
Period24/09/2425/09/24
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Keywords

  • LCA
  • Data quality assessment
  • Composite materials
  • LCI
  • life cycle assessment

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