POSSIBLE APPROACHES TO LCA METHODOLOGY FOR NANOMATERIALS IN SUSTAINABLE ENERGY PRODUCTION

Authors

  • Milica Perić Belgrade University, Innovation Center at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Kraljice Marije 16, 11000 Belgrade
  • Igor Hut Belgrade University, Innovation Center at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Kraljice Marije 16, 11000 Belgrade
  • Svetlana Pelemiš University in East Sarajevo, Faculty of Technology, Karakaj bb, 75400 Zvornik
  • Lidija Matija Belgrade University, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Kraljice Marije 16, 11000 Belgrade

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7251/COMEN1502160P

Abstract

Nano-engineered materials are playing an ever growing role in the rapidly developing field of sustainable energy production. Besides providing numerous opportuni-ties for innovations in this domain, utilisation of nanostructured materials raises numerous doubts regarding their impact on the environment and possible adverse effects on human health. Providing reliable methods for analysis, evaluation and dealing with the environ-mental and health effects of nanotechnology is therefore crucial. In this article we will try to give an outline of possible approaches to deployment of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) tools to nanomaterials used in certain applications for sustainable energy production. Use of such methods should also provide the possibility of comparing these new, emerging, technologies with that of already existing conventional ones in terms of their environmental, health and safety impacts.

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2017-12-12