Sustainability Evaluation of Nanotechnology Processing and Production

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2015-05-01

Authors

Teresa M. Mata (Author) FEUP; António A. Martins (Author) FEUP; Nídia de Sá Caetano (Author) FEUP

Conference proceedings International

Title: PRES15: PROCESS INTEGRATION, MODELLING AND OPTIMISATION FOR ENERGY SAVING AND POLLUTION REDUCTION

Pages: 1969-1974

Conference on Process Integration, Modelling and Optimisation for Energy Saving and Pollution Reduction (PRES)

Kuching, MALAYSIA, AUG 22-27, 2015

Indexing

ISI Web of Knowledge - 4 Citations

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Scientific classification

CORDIS: Technological sciences

Associated Projects

LEPABE - Laboratório de Engenharia de Processos, Ambiente, Biotecnologia e Energia

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00G-TKZ

Abstract (EN): This article discusses the current situation and challenges posed by nanotechnology from a sustainability point of view. It presents an objective methodology to evaluate the sustainability of nanotechnology products, based on a life cycle thinking approach, a framework particularly suited to assess all current and future relevant economic, societal and environmental impacts products and processes. It is grounded on a hierarchical definition of indicators, starting from 3D indicators that take into account all relevant dimensions of sustainability and support decision making, and continue to more specific 2D and 1D indicators that address specific issues. This article also identifies the key aspects that should be considered when assessing the sustainability of current and future nanotechnology products or where it performs a central role.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 6