Life cycle assessment of zein, ethyl lactate, and derivative nanofiltration membranes

Claudia Oviedo; Akos Cseke; György Székely

doi:10.1039/d6gc01980c

January 1, 2026Green ChemistryOpen Access

Life cycle assessment of zein, ethyl lactate, and derivative nanofiltration membranes

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This research aims to evaluate the environmental impact of producing biodegradable materials from corn biomass using life cycle assessment. The goal is to highlight sustainable practices in material production.
Conducted life cycle assessment on zein, ethyl lactate, and nanofiltration membranes produced from corn biomass.
Analyzed resource consumption and waste generation associated with each material type.
Assessed contributions to circular bioeconomy principles.
Zein production demonstrated a significant reduction in resource consumption compared to traditional materials.
Ethyl lactate and membranes offered considerable waste minimization, enhancing sustainability in material usage.
Overall, the study supports the viability of using agricultural biomass for biodegradable materials.

Abstract

Agricultural biomass from corn can be upcycled into valuable biodegradable materials such as zein, ethyl lactate, and membranes, reducing depleting resource consumption, minimizing waste, and contributing to a circular bioeconomy....

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