Alternative Mass-Related Metrics

Roger A. Sheldon

doi:10.1016/B978-0-443-15742-4.00124-1

Alternative Mass-Related Metrics

Roger A. Sheldon^*

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Abstract

The chemical industry of the future will use waste, as carbon dioxide, lignocellulose, plastic and food waste, as the raw material and renewable electricity as the energy source. In order to achieve this lofty goal it is essential to have simple and reliable metrics for measuring and assessing waste. The most well-known metric used for this task is the E-Factor. Other possible mass-related metrics, such as process mass intensity (PMI) are discussed. Energy is also mass-related and can be measured in kgs of CO2 equivalents and as such incorporated in the E-Factor. It will also be essential to identify renewable vs non-renewable energy used in the process.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Encyclopedia of Green Chemistry, First Edition
Subtitle of host publication	Volume 1-4
Publisher	Elsevier
Pages	V1:47-V1:50
Number of pages	4
Volume	1
ISBN (Electronic)	9780443157424
ISBN (Print)	9780443289231
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-15742-4.00124-1
Publication status	Published - 2025

Keywords

C-Factor
Cumulative energy demand
E-Factor
Process mass intensity

UN SDGs

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Alternative Mass-Related Metrics

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