期刊
CIRP JOURNAL OF MANUFACTURING SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
卷 1, 期 4, 页码 230-236出版社
ELSEVIER
DOI: 10.1016/j.cirpj.2009.05.004
关键词
Biologically inspired design; Sustainable design; Cleaning burdens; Life cycle inventory; LCI; Biomimicry
资金
- NSF [DMI 0600243]
Biologically inspired sustainable engineering seeks to abstract ideas from nature and apply them in engineering to improve environmental performance. ''Self-cleaning'' surfaces, which repel water and aid in contaminant removal, stand as one example. While statements touting their benefits appear in the literature, limited scientific data exists. This article contains a life cycle inventory that quantifies the potential environmental benefits and burdens associated with using these surfaces. While use phase benefits are apparent, production burdens can outweigh them when compared with other cleaning methods. This outcome suggests the need for a more thoughtful and deliberate use of bio-inspiration in sustainable engineering. (C) 2009 CIRP.
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