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Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2017

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ISBN 978-3-319-60831-0 (e-kniha)

ISBN 9783319608303 (print)

SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology, ISSN 2191-530X

Printed edition: ISBN 9783319608303

Raw materials and sustainable indicators -- Case study in industrial processes: calcite and talc substitution in plastic composites -- Case study in agriculture: commercial phosphate fertilizers substitution -- The new approach to evaluate the sustainability of raw materials substitution.

This book is the first to propose a simplified quantitative approach to evaluating raw materials’ substitution sustainability, which takes into account their embodied energy and CO2 footprint. In addition to the new quantitative model, it also presents qualitative concepts as well as a number of case studies, and includes helpful illustrations to explain the concept and approach. Europe has launched several initiatives to promote research and innovation in raw materials and to find candidates for natural resources substitution. However, while there is a tremendous interest in raw material substitution, the lack of a simplified approach to comparing the materials’ sustainability and effective legal frameworks make final market applications extremely challenging. The market for new raw materials can only be established if industrial sectors are appropriately sensitized and stimulated. Addressing these and other issues, the book offers a valuable resource not only for scientists, researchers, and politicians, but also for industrial and business operators looking for a way to evaluate raw materials’ substitution sustainability..

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