Scheme for generating upscaling scenarios of emerging functional materials based energy technologies in prospective LCA (UpFunMatLCA)
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 19469240 |
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| Authors | Steffi Weyand (0000-0002-7093-391X, Material Flow Management and Resource Economy, Institute IWAR Technical University of Darmstadt Darmstadt Germany, corresponding author), Kotaro Kawajiri (0000-0001-6862-802X, Research Institute of Science for Safety and Sustainability National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology Tokyo Japan), Claudiu Mortan (0000-0002-5722-5943, Institute for Material Science, Department of Surface Science Technical University of Darmstadt Darmstadt Germany), Liselotte Schebek (0000-0002-9917-6852, Material Flow Management and Resource Economy, Institute IWAR Technical University of Darmstadt Darmstadt Germany) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 27 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 676-692 |
| Publication date | 2023-06-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Industrial Ecology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1088-1980 • E-ISSN: 1530-9290 |
| Publisher | Springer Science and Business Media LLC (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1111/jiec.13394 |
| OpenAlex | W4366830033 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 43 |
Upscaling scenarios are indispensable elements of prospective life cycle assessment (LCA). However, current studies reveal confusing terminology and a wide range of approaches in this area. Therefore, we first defined the term upscaling scenario as the description of a possible future target stage of emerging technology, including the development pathway from a current stage within the course of research and development to this future stage. Second, we developed the novel systematic scheme UpFunMatLCA for generating explorative scenarios based on possible development pathways of the specific group of emerging functional material (FunMat)‐based energy technologies, including status quo developments. UpFunMatLCA represents a three‐step extension of conventional LCAs to upscale the life cycle inventory of emerging FunMats. UpFunMatLCA is based on a clear definition of a current status quo (conceptual, lab, or pilot stage) and a target matured (fab) development stage. A core part of UpFunMatLCA is the so‐called upscaling module, providing specific modeling methods and data for the upscaling of FunMats. Using perovskite solar cells, photovoltaic devices based on several FunMats and attached with great expectations regarding the future efficient provision of solar energy, we demonstrate the application of UpFunMatLCA, focusing on the upstream greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of the prospective manufacturing. In the discussion, we point out the application area of UpFunMatLCA and the possible extension to depict further environmental impacts beyond GHG to contribute to the sustainability assessment of emerging technologies in the early stages of development
Business · Emerging technologies · Environmental economics · Environmental resource management · Greenhouse gas · Industrial ecology · Life-cycle assessment · Status quo · Sustainability · Systems engineering · Terminology · Computer Science · Engineering · Environmental Impact and Sustainability · Environmental Science · Green IT and Sustainability · Sustainable Supply Chain Management
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