A cradle-to-gate based life cycle impact assessment comparing the KBFw EFB hybrid reinforced poly hydroxybutyrate biocomposite and common petroleum-based composites as building materials

• Main Authors: Khoshnava, Seyed Meysam, Rostami, Raheleh, Mohammad Ismail, Mohammad Ismail, Rahmat, Abdul Razak
• Format: Article
• Published: Elsevier Inc. 2018
• Subjects: TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/86015/; http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eiar.2018.02.002

Aligning the sustainability in construction process can be achieved through material selection process with low impact on environment and human health. Today, biocomposite materials are investigated and developed to replace with none, and less eco-friendly materials used in the construction industry...