Life cycle assessment of seaweed-based biorefineries: environmental impacts, hotspots, and pathways for a circular bioeconomy

RSC Sustainability 2026 Open access

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Authors: Santankumar Chaurasiya, Nathan Preuss, Fengqi You
DOI: 10.1039/d5su00840a
Cited by: 15
References: 141

Abstract

This study reviews life cycle assessments of seaweed-based biorefineries, identifying environmental hotspots, mitigation levers, and the potential of seaweed-derived products to support low-carbon and circular bioeconomy transitions.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Seaweed-derived Bioactive Compounds Marine and coastal plant biology Fiber-reinforced polymer composites

Publication details

Journal / source
RSC Sustainability
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
4
Issue
5
Pages
2011–2041
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN