Chapter 6: TEA and LCA of Bio-Based Polyurethanes

Wiatrowski, Matthew R.; Tan, Eric C. D.; Davis, Ryan

doi:10.1016/B978-0-323-99982-3.00004-3

Chapter 6: TEA and LCA of Bio-Based Polyurethanes

Book · 28 April 2023

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-99982-3.00004-3· OSTI ID:1986068

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For bio-based polyurethane (PU) to replace its conventional petroleum-based counterpart, it must be cost-competitive while providing a positive environmental benefit. Techno-economic analysis (TEA) and life cycle assessment (LCA) provide tools to quantify the economic and environmental viability of bio-based PU and to identify key drivers. Here we describe TEA and LCA methodologies for assessing bio-based PU, including an example case study for producing a flexible PU foam. This process has the potential to be cost-competitive with traditional PU based on a published study using a linseed oil proxy feedstock. Bio-based PU also demonstrates environmental advantages in some categories considered but faces challenges in others compared to petroleum-based PU. Further TEA and LCA beyond the case study may enable assessment for alternative product and process variations that are possible for bio-based PU.

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Research Organization:: National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Transportation Office. Bioenergy Technologies Office

DOE Contract Number:: AC36-08GO28308

OSTI ID:: 1986068

Report Number(s):: NREL/CH-5100-82609; MainId:83382; UUID:67b624b4-f225-48d0-baee-83b72e672a3b; MainAdminID:64369

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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