Sustainable Engineering
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2022
[en]
Arendt,
Rosalie;
Bach,
Vanessa;
Finkbeiner,
Matthias
Environmental costs of abiotic resource demand for the EU's low-carbon development
Resources, Conservation and Recycling :106057
2022
ISSN: 09213449
Environmental costs of abiotic resource demand for the EU's low-carbon development
Resources, Conservation and Recycling :106057
2022
ISSN: 09213449
[en]
Hörnschemeyer,
Birgitta;
Söfker-Rieniets,
Anne;
Niesten,
Jan;
Arendt,
Rosalie;
Kleckers,
Jonas;
Klemm,
Christian;
Stretz,
Celestin Julian;
Reicher,
Christa;
Grimsehl-Schmitz,
Winona;
Wirbals,
Daniel;
Bach,
Vanessa;
Finkbeiner,
Matthias;
Haberkamp,
Jens;
Budde,
Janik;
Vennemann,
Peter;
Walter,
Gotthard;
Flamme,
Sabine;
Uhl,
Mathias
The ResourcePlan—An Instrument for Resource-Efficient Development of Urban Neighborhoods
Sustainability, 14 (3) :1522
2022
ISSN: 2071-1050
The ResourcePlan—An Instrument for Resource-Efficient Development of Urban Neighborhoods
Sustainability, 14 (3) :1522
2022
ISSN: 2071-1050
[en]
Schulte,
Rieke A.A.;
Link,
Andreas;
Siegert,
Marc-William;
Finkbeiner,
Matthias
Modeling the use and end-of-life phase of pharmaceuticals in support of a life cycle inventory analysis – Case study on different antibiotics in Germany
Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy, 25 :100589
2022
ISSN: 23525541
Modeling the use and end-of-life phase of pharmaceuticals in support of a life cycle inventory analysis – Case study on different antibiotics in Germany
Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy, 25 :100589
2022
ISSN: 23525541
2021
[en]
Bossek,
David;
Goermer,
Marcel;
Bach,
Vanessa;
Lehmann,
Annekatrin;
Finkbeiner,
Matthias
Life-LCA: the first case study of the life cycle impacts of a human being
The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment
2021
ISSN: 1614-7502
Life-LCA: the first case study of the life cycle impacts of a human being
The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment
2021
ISSN: 1614-7502
[en]
Gerbens-Leenes,
Winnie;
Berger,
Markus;
Allan,
John Anthony
Water Footprint and Life Cycle Assessment: The Complementary Strengths of Analyzing Global Freshwater Appropriation and Resulting Local Impacts
Water, 13 (6) :803
2021
ISSN: 2073-4441
Water Footprint and Life Cycle Assessment: The Complementary Strengths of Analyzing Global Freshwater Appropriation and Resulting Local Impacts
Water, 13 (6) :803
2021
ISSN: 2073-4441
[en]
Byrne,
Lukas;
Bach,
Vanessa;
Finkbeiner,
Matthias
Urban transport assessment of emissions and resource demand of climate protection scenarios
Cleaner Environmental Systems, 2 :100019
2021
ISSN: 26667894
Urban transport assessment of emissions and resource demand of climate protection scenarios
Cleaner Environmental Systems, 2 :100019
2021
ISSN: 26667894
[en]
Reich,
Yoram;
Finkbeiner,
Matthias
The research environmental impact disclosure
Research in Engineering Design :s00163–021–00379–4
2021
ISSN: 0934-9839, 1435-6066
The research environmental impact disclosure
Research in Engineering Design :s00163–021–00379–4
2021
ISSN: 0934-9839, 1435-6066
[en]
Layritz,
Lucia S.;
Dolganova,
Iulia;
Finkbeiner,
Matthias;
Luderer,
Gunnar;
Penteado,
Alberto T.;
Ueckerdt,
Falko;
Repke,
Jens-Uwe
The potential of direct steam cracker electrification and carbon capture & utilization via oxidative coupling of methane as decarbonization strategies for ethylene production
Applied Energy, 296 :117049
2021
ISSN: 0306-2619
The potential of direct steam cracker electrification and carbon capture & utilization via oxidative coupling of methane as decarbonization strategies for ethylene production
Applied Energy, 296 :117049
2021
ISSN: 0306-2619
[en]
Cremer,
Alexander;
Berger,
Markus;
Müller,
Katrin;
Finkbeiner,
Matthias
The First City Organizational LCA Case Study: Feasibility and Lessons Learned from Vienna
Sustainability, 13 (9) :5062
2021
The First City Organizational LCA Case Study: Feasibility and Lessons Learned from Vienna
Sustainability, 13 (9) :5062
2021
[en]
Al Hasan,
Fares;
Link,
Andreas;
Ent,
Ruud J.
The Effect of Water Vapor Originating from Land on the 2018 Drought Development in Europe
Water, 13 (20) :2856
2021
The Effect of Water Vapor Originating from Land on the 2018 Drought Development in Europe
Water, 13 (20) :2856
2021
[en]
Lenk,
Clara;
Arendt,
Rosalie;
Bach,
Vanessa;
Finkbeiner,
Matthias
Territorial-Based vs. Consumption-Based Carbon Footprint of an Urban District—A Case Study of Berlin-Wedding
Sustainability, 13 (13) :7262
2021
Territorial-Based vs. Consumption-Based Carbon Footprint of an Urban District—A Case Study of Berlin-Wedding
Sustainability, 13 (13) :7262
2021
[en]
Mikosch,
Natalia
Spatial resolution in water footprinting: from global to local scale
2021
Spatial resolution in water footprinting: from global to local scale
2021
[en]
Yavor,
Kim Maya;
Bach,
Vanessa;
Finkbeiner,
Matthias
Resource Assessment of Renewable Energy Systems - A Review
Sustainability, 13 (11) :6107
2021
ISSN: 2071-1050
Resource Assessment of Renewable Energy Systems - A Review
Sustainability, 13 (11) :6107
2021
ISSN: 2071-1050
[en]
Bunsen,
Jonas;
Berger,
Markus;
Finkbeiner,
Matthias
Planetary boundaries for water – A review
Ecological Indicators, 121 :107022
2021
ISSN: 1470160X
Planetary boundaries for water – A review
Ecological Indicators, 121 :107022
2021
ISSN: 1470160X
[en]
Forin,
Silvia
Organizational water footprint: method and application
2021
Organizational water footprint: method and application
2021
[en]
Valdivia,
Sonia;
Backes,
Jana Gerta;
Traverso,
Marzia;
Sonnemann,
Guido;
Cucurachi,
Stefano;
Guinée,
Jeroen B.;
Schaubroeck,
Thomas;
Finkbeiner,
Matthias;
Leroy-Parmentier,
Noemie;
Ugaya,
Cássia;
Peña,
Claudia;
Zamagni,
Alessandra;
Inaba,
Atsushi;
Amaral,
Milena;
Berger,
Markus;
Dvarioniene,
Jolanta;
Vakhitova,
Tatiana;
Benoit-Norris,
Catherine;
Prox,
Martina;
Foolmaun,
Rajendra;
Goedkoop,
Mark
Principles for the application of life cycle sustainability assessment
The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment
2021
ISSN: 1614-7502
Principles for the application of life cycle sustainability assessment
The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment
2021
ISSN: 1614-7502
[en]
Diekel,
Felice;
Mikosch,
Natalia;
Bach,
Vanessa;
Finkbeiner,
Matthias
Life Cycle Based Comparison of Textile Ecolabels
Sustainability, 13 (4) :1751
2021
ISSN: 2071-1050
Life Cycle Based Comparison of Textile Ecolabels
Sustainability, 13 (4) :1751
2021
ISSN: 2071-1050
Link,
Andreas;
Berger,
Markus;
Ent,
Ruud;
Eisner,
Stephanie;
Finkbeiner,
Matthias
Considering the Fate of Evaporated Water Across Basin Boundaries—Implications for Water Footprinting
Environmental Science & Technology, 55 (15) :10231–10242
2021
ISSN: 0013-936X
Considering the Fate of Evaporated Water Across Basin Boundaries—Implications for Water Footprinting
Environmental Science & Technology, 55 (15) :10231–10242
2021
ISSN: 0013-936X
[en]
Yavor,
Kim Maya;
Bach,
Vanessa;
Finkbeiner,
Matthias
Adapting the ESSENZ Method to Assess Company-Specific Criticality Aspects
Resources, 10 (6) :56
2021
ISSN: 2079-9276
Adapting the ESSENZ Method to Assess Company-Specific Criticality Aspects
Resources, 10 (6) :56
2021
ISSN: 2079-9276
[en]
Mikosch,
Natalia;
Berger,
Markus;
Finkbeiner,
Matthias
Addressing water quality in water footprinting: current status, methods and limitations
The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment, 26 (1) :157–174
2021
ISSN: 0948-3349, 1614-7502
Addressing water quality in water footprinting: current status, methods and limitations
The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment, 26 (1) :157–174
2021
ISSN: 0948-3349, 1614-7502
[en]
Stelzer,
Lisa;
Hoberg,
Friederike;
Bach,
Vanessa;
Schmidt,
Bertram;
Pfeiffer,
Sven;
Meyer,
Vera;
Finkbeiner,
Matthias
Life Cycle Assessment of Fungal-Based Composite Bricks
Sustainability, 13 (21) :11573
2021
ISSN: 2071-1050
Life Cycle Assessment of Fungal-Based Composite Bricks
Sustainability, 13 (21) :11573
2021
ISSN: 2071-1050
[en]
Mikosch,
Natalia;
Berger,
Markus;
Huber,
Elena;
Finkbeiner,
Matthias
Assessing local impacts of water use on human health: evaluation of water footprint models in the Province Punjab, Pakistan
The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment
2021
ISSN: 0948-3349, 1614-7502
Assessing local impacts of water use on human health: evaluation of water footprint models in the Province Punjab, Pakistan
The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment
2021
ISSN: 0948-3349, 1614-7502
Finkbeiner,
Matthias
Commentary: System Expansion and Substitution in LCA: A Lost Opportunity of ISO 14044 Amendment 2
Frontiers in Sustainability, 2 :71
2021
ISSN: 2673-4524
Commentary: System Expansion and Substitution in LCA: A Lost Opportunity of ISO 14044 Amendment 2
Frontiers in Sustainability, 2 :71
2021
ISSN: 2673-4524
[en]
Berger,
Markus;
Campos,
Jazmin;
Carolli,
Mauro;
Dantas,
Ianna;
Forin,
Silvia;
Kosatica,
Ervin;
Kramer,
Annika;
Mikosch,
Natalia;
Nouri,
Hamideh;
Schlattmann,
Anna;
Schmidt,
Falk;
Schomberg,
Anna;
Semmling,
Elsa
Advancing the Water Footprint into an Instrument to Support Achieving the SDGs – Recommendations from the “Water as a Global Resources” Research Initiative (GRoW)
Water Resources Management
2021
ISSN: 0920-4741, 1573-1650
Advancing the Water Footprint into an Instrument to Support Achieving the SDGs – Recommendations from the “Water as a Global Resources” Research Initiative (GRoW)
Water Resources Management
2021
ISSN: 0920-4741, 1573-1650
[en]
Sun,
Xin;
Bach,
Vanessa;
Finkbeiner,
Matthias;
Yang,
Jianxin
Criticality Assessment of the Life Cycle of Passenger Vehicles Produced in China
Circular Economy and Sustainability
2021
ISSN: 2730-5988
Criticality Assessment of the Life Cycle of Passenger Vehicles Produced in China
Circular Economy and Sustainability
2021
ISSN: 2730-5988
[en]
Pohl,
Johanna;
Frick,
Vivian;
Hoefner,
Anja;
Santarius,
Tilman;
Finkbeiner,
Matthias
Environmental saving potentials of a smart home system from a life cycle perspective: How green is the smart home?
Journal of Cleaner Production, 312 :127845
2021
ISSN: 0959-6526
Environmental saving potentials of a smart home system from a life cycle perspective: How green is the smart home?
Journal of Cleaner Production, 312 :127845
2021
ISSN: 0959-6526
[en]
Bunsen,
Jonas;
Berger,
Markus;
Ward,
Hauke;
Finkbeiner,
Matthias
Germany's global water consumption under consideration of the local safe operating spaces of watersheds worldwide
Cleaner and Responsible Consumption :100034
2021
ISSN: 26667843
Germany's global water consumption under consideration of the local safe operating spaces of watersheds worldwide
Cleaner and Responsible Consumption :100034
2021
ISSN: 26667843
[en]
Emara,
Yasmine;
Fantke,
Peter;
Judson,
Richard;
Chang,
Xiaoqing;
Pradeep,
Prachi;
Lehmann,
Annekatrin;
Siegert,
Marc-William;
Finkbeiner,
Matthias
Integrating endocrine-related health effects into comparative human toxicity characterization
Science of The Total Environment, 762 :143874
2021
ISSN: 0048-9697
Integrating endocrine-related health effects into comparative human toxicity characterization
Science of The Total Environment, 762 :143874
2021
ISSN: 0048-9697
[en]
Finkbeiner,
Matthias;
Bach,
Vanessa
Life cycle assessment of decarbonization options—towards scientifically robust carbon neutrality
The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment
2021
ISSN: 1614-7502
Life cycle assessment of decarbonization options—towards scientifically robust carbon neutrality
The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment
2021
ISSN: 1614-7502
[en]
Toboso-Chavero,
Susana;
Madrid-López,
Cristina;
Villalba,
Gara;
Gabarrell Durany,
Xavier;
Hückstädt,
Arne B.;
Finkbeiner,
Matthias;
Lehmann,
Annekatrin
Environmental and social life cycle assessment of growing media for urban rooftop farming
The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment, 26 (10) :2085–2102
2021
ISSN: 0948-3349, 1614-7502
Environmental and social life cycle assessment of growing media for urban rooftop farming
The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment, 26 (10) :2085–2102
2021
ISSN: 0948-3349, 1614-7502
2020
[en]
Timmerberg,
Sebastian;
Kaltschmitt,
Martin;
Finkbeiner,
Matthias
Hydrogen and hydrogen-derived fuels through methane decomposition of natural gas – GHG emissions and costs
Energy Conversion and Management: X, 7 :100043
2020
ISSN: 2590-1745
Hydrogen and hydrogen-derived fuels through methane decomposition of natural gas – GHG emissions and costs
Energy Conversion and Management: X, 7 :100043
2020
ISSN: 2590-1745
[en]
Muhl,
Marco;
Berger,
Markus;
Finkbeiner,
Matthias
Distance-to-target weighting in LCA—A matter of perspective
The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment
2020
ISSN: 1614-7502
Distance-to-target weighting in LCA—A matter of perspective
The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment
2020
ISSN: 1614-7502
[en]
Yavor,
Kim Maya;
Lehmann,
Annekatrin;
Finkbeiner,
Matthias
Environmental Impacts of a Pet Dog: An LCA Case Study
Sustainability, 12 (8) :3394
2020
Environmental Impacts of a Pet Dog: An LCA Case Study
Sustainability, 12 (8) :3394
2020
[en]
Mikosch,
Natalia;
Becker,
Rike;
Schelter,
Lennart;
Berger,
Markus;
Usman,
Muhammad;
Finkbeiner,
Matthias
High resolution water scarcity analysis for cotton cultivation areas in Punjab, Pakistan
Ecological Indicators, 109 :105852
2020
ISSN: 1470160X
High resolution water scarcity analysis for cotton cultivation areas in Punjab, Pakistan
Ecological Indicators, 109 :105852
2020
ISSN: 1470160X
[en]
Herberz,
Timo;
Barlow,
Claire Y.;
Finkbeiner,
Matthias
Sustainability Assessment of a Single-Use Plastics Ban
Sustainability, 12 (9) :3746
2020
Sustainability Assessment of a Single-Use Plastics Ban
Sustainability, 12 (9) :3746
2020
[en]
Marx,
Hendrik;
Forin,
Silvia;
Finkbeiner,
Matthias
Organizational Life Cycle Assessment of a Service Providing SME for Renewable Energy Projects (PV and Wind) in the United Kingdom
Sustainability, 12 (11) :4475
2020
Organizational Life Cycle Assessment of a Service Providing SME for Renewable Energy Projects (PV and Wind) in the United Kingdom
Sustainability, 12 (11) :4475
2020
[en]
Forin,
Silvia;
Gossmann,
Jutta;
Weis,
Christoph;
Thylmann,
Daniel;
Bunsen,
Jonas;
Berger,
Markus;
Finkbeiner,
Matthias
Organizational Water Footprint to Support Decision Making: A Case Study for a German Technological Solutions Provider for the Plumbing Industry
Water, 12 (3) :847
2020
Organizational Water Footprint to Support Decision Making: A Case Study for a German Technological Solutions Provider for the Plumbing Industry
Water, 12 (3) :847
2020
[en]
Motoshita,
Masaharu;
Pfister,
Stephan;
Finkbeiner,
Matthias
Regional carrying capacities of freshwater consumption – current pressure and its sources
Environmental Science & Technology :acs.est.0c01544
2020
ISSN: 0013-936X, 1520-5851
Regional carrying capacities of freshwater consumption – current pressure and its sources
Environmental Science & Technology :acs.est.0c01544
2020
ISSN: 0013-936X, 1520-5851
[en]
Link,
Andreas;
Ent,
Ruud;
Berger,
Markus;
Eisner,
Stephanie;
Finkbeiner,
Matthias
The fate of land evaporation – a global dataset
Earth System Science Data, 12 (3) :1897–1912
2020
ISSN: 1866-3516
The fate of land evaporation – a global dataset
Earth System Science Data, 12 (3) :1897–1912
2020
ISSN: 1866-3516
[en]
Lisowski,
Sergej;
Berger,
Markus;
Caspers,
Justus;
Mayr-Rauch,
Klaus;
Bäuml,
Georg;
Finkbeiner,
Matthias
Criteria-Based Approach to Select Relevant Environmental SDG Indicators for the Automobile Industry
Sustainability, 12 (21) :8811
2020
Criteria-Based Approach to Select Relevant Environmental SDG Indicators for the Automobile Industry
Sustainability, 12 (21) :8811
2020
[en]
Arendt,
Rosalie;
Muhl,
Marco;
Bach,
Vanessa;
Finkbeiner,
Matthias
Criticality assessment of abiotic resource use for Europe– application of the SCARCE method
Resources Policy, 67 :101650
2020
ISSN: 03014207
Criticality assessment of abiotic resource use for Europe– application of the SCARCE method
Resources Policy, 67 :101650
2020
ISSN: 03014207
[en]
Dolganova,
Iulia;
Rödl,
Anne;
Bach,
Vanessa;
Kaltschmitt,
Martin;
Finkbeiner,
Matthias
A Review of Life Cycle Assessment Studies of Electric Vehicles with a Focus on Resource Use
Resources, 9 (3) :32
2020
ISSN: 2079-9276
A Review of Life Cycle Assessment Studies of Electric Vehicles with a Focus on Resource Use
Resources, 9 (3) :32
2020
ISSN: 2079-9276
[en]
Siegert,
Marc-William;
Saling,
Peter;
Mielke,
Pascal;
Czechmann,
Carolin;
Emara,
Yasmine;
Finkbeiner,
Matthias
Cradle-to-grave life cycle assessment of an ibuprofen analgesic
Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy, 18 :100329
2020
ISSN: 2352-5541
Cradle-to-grave life cycle assessment of an ibuprofen analgesic
Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy, 18 :100329
2020
ISSN: 2352-5541
Núñez,
Montserrat;
Finkbeiner,
Matthias
A Regionalised Life Cycle Assessment Model to Globally Assess the Environmental Implications of Soil Salinization in Irrigated Agriculture
Environmental Science & Technology, 54 (6) :3082–3090
2020
ISSN: 0013-936X
A Regionalised Life Cycle Assessment Model to Globally Assess the Environmental Implications of Soil Salinization in Irrigated Agriculture
Environmental Science & Technology, 54 (6) :3082–3090
2020
ISSN: 0013-936X
[en]
Hélias,
Arnaud;
Esnouf,
Antoine;
Finkbeiner,
Matthias
Consistent normalization approach for Life Cycle Assessment based on inventory databases
Science of The Total Environment, 703 :134583
2020
ISSN: 0048-9697
Consistent normalization approach for Life Cycle Assessment based on inventory databases
Science of The Total Environment, 703 :134583
2020
ISSN: 0048-9697
[en]
Cremer,
Alexander;
Müller,
Katrin;
Berger,
Markus;
Finkbeiner,
Matthias
A framework for environmental decision support in cities incorporating organizational LCA
The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment
2020
ISSN: 0948-3349, 1614-7502
A framework for environmental decision support in cities incorporating organizational LCA
The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment
2020
ISSN: 0948-3349, 1614-7502
[en]
Jarosch,
Lena;
Zeug,
Walther;
Bezama,
Alberto;
Finkbeiner,
Matthias;
Thrän,
Daniela
A Regional Socio-Economic Life Cycle Assessment of a Bioeconomy Value Chain
Sustainability, 12 (3) :1259
2020
ISSN: 2071-1050
A Regional Socio-Economic Life Cycle Assessment of a Bioeconomy Value Chain
Sustainability, 12 (3) :1259
2020
ISSN: 2071-1050
[en]
Bos,
Ulrike;
Maier,
Stephanie D.;
Horn,
Rafael;
Leistner,
Philip;
Finkbeiner,
Matthias
A GIS based method to calculate regionalized land use characterization factors for life cycle impact assessment using LANCA®
The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment, 25 (7) :1259–1277
2020
ISSN: 1614-7502
A GIS based method to calculate regionalized land use characterization factors for life cycle impact assessment using LANCA®
The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment, 25 (7) :1259–1277
2020
ISSN: 1614-7502
[en]
Siegert,
Marc-William;
Lehmann,
Annekatrin;
Emara,
Yasmine;
Finkbeiner,
Matthias
Addressing the use and end-of-life phase of pharmaceutical products in life cycle assessment
The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment
2020
ISSN: 0948-3349, 1614-7502
Addressing the use and end-of-life phase of pharmaceutical products in life cycle assessment
The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment
2020
ISSN: 0948-3349, 1614-7502
[en]
Forin,
Silvia;
Berger,
Markus;
Finkbeiner,
Matthias
Comment to “Marginal and non-marginal approaches in characterization: how context and scale affect the selection of an adequate characterization factor. The AWARE model example”
The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment
2020
ISSN: 0948-3349, 1614-7502
Comment to “Marginal and non-marginal approaches in characterization: how context and scale affect the selection of an adequate characterization factor. The AWARE model example”
The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment
2020
ISSN: 0948-3349, 1614-7502