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Bridging gaps in biorefineries: The unexplored role of social dimension in life cycle assessment research
| datacite.subject.fos | Engenharia e Tecnologia::Engenharia Química | |
| datacite.subject.fos | Engenharia e Tecnologia::Outras Engenharias e Tecnologias | |
| datacite.subject.sdg | 07:Energias Renováveis e Acessíveis | |
| datacite.subject.sdg | 12:Produção e Consumo Sustentáveis | |
| dc.contributor.author | Ortigueira, Joana | |
| dc.contributor.author | Lopes, Tiago | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-07-11T11:33:00Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-07-11T11:33:00Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025-06 | en_US |
| dc.date.updated | 2025-06-12T02:12:42Z | |
| dc.description.abstract | ABSTRACT: This review examines the disregarded role of social dimensions in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) within biorefinery implementation, addressing the question: "How can the inclusion of social factors in LCA improve sustainability assessments, and what are the implications of the limited Social Life Cycle Assessment (S-LCA) studies in biorefineries?" A systematic literature review was conducted using Web of ScienceTM, focusing on studies that integrate social dimensions in LCA. Bibliometric analysis using the bibliometrix R-package and VOSviewer identified key trends, influential papers, and research gaps. Results revealed a significant gap in incorporating social dimensions into biorefinery LCA, with most studies focusing primarily on environmental and economic impacts. Limited attention is given to social aspects such as community well-being, labor rights, and social equity. Case studies that included social factors demonstrated a more comprehensive sustainability assessment, emphasizing the importance of stakeholder engagement and social acceptability in biorefinery projects. This review highlights the need for standardized social indicators and methodologies to integrate social dimensions effectively. The lack of S-LCA in biorefinery implementation reflects a critical gap in sustainability assessments. Addressing this requires developing a unified S-LCA methodology, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and encouraging stakeholder participation to ensure diverse perspectives are considered. Ultimately, incorporating social dimensions is essential for achieving a more balanced and comprehensive evaluation of biorefinery sustainability. | eng |
| dc.description.version | N/A | |
| dc.identifier.citation | Ortigueira, J. & Lopes, T.F. (2025). Bridging gaps in biorefineries: The unexplored role of social dimension in life cycle assessment research. In: Sustainable Futures, 2025, vol. 9, article 100818. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sftr.2025.100818 | |
| dc.identifier.doi | 10.1016/j.sftr.2025.100818 | en_US |
| dc.identifier.issn | 2666-1888 | |
| dc.identifier.slug | cv-prod-4505889 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10400.9/5968 | |
| dc.language.iso | eng | |
| dc.peerreviewed | yes | |
| dc.publisher | Elsevier | |
| dc.relation | A sustainable multi-strain, multi-method, multi-product microalgae biorefinery integrating industrial side streams to create high-value products for food, feed and fragrance | |
| dc.relation.hasversion | https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666188825003831?via%3Dihub | |
| dc.rights.uri | http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | |
| dc.subject | Life cycle assessment | |
| dc.subject | Biorefineries | |
| dc.subject | Bio-based systems | |
| dc.subject | Bibliometric analysis | |
| dc.subject | Social metrics | |
| dc.subject | Stakeholder analysis | |
| dc.subject | Sustainability | |
| dc.title | Bridging gaps in biorefineries: The unexplored role of social dimension in life cycle assessment research | eng |
| dc.type | journal article | |
| dspace.entity.type | Publication | |
| oaire.awardTitle | A sustainable multi-strain, multi-method, multi-product microalgae biorefinery integrating industrial side streams to create high-value products for food, feed and fragrance | |
| oaire.awardURI | info:eu-repo/grantAgreement/EC/H2020/887227/EU | |
| oaire.citation.title | Sustainable Futures | en_US |
| oaire.citation.volume | 9 | |
| oaire.fundingStream | H2020 | |
| oaire.version | http://purl.org/coar/version/c_970fb48d4fbd8a85 | |
| person.familyName | Ortigueira | |
| person.familyName | Lopes | |
| person.givenName | Joana | |
| person.givenName | Tiago | |
| person.identifier.ciencia-id | 9611-FC1A-69AE | |
| person.identifier.orcid | 0000-0003-0170-5312 | |
| person.identifier.orcid | 0000-0002-9720-8777 | |
| person.identifier.rid | E-5664-2016 | |
| project.funder.identifier | http://doi.org/10.13039/501100008530 | |
| project.funder.name | European Commission | |
| rcaap.cv.cienciaid | B31E-1E4D-BDA4 | Tiago Filipe Francisco Lopes | |
| rcaap.rights | openAccess | en_US |
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