Highlighted publications
Fernández-Dacosta, C., Shen, L., Schakel, W., Ramirez, A., & Kramer, G. J. (2019). Potential and challenges of low-carbon energy options: Comparative assessment of alternative fuels for the transport sector. Applied Energy, 236, 590-606. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2018.11.055
Shen, L., Worrell, E., & Patel, M. K. (2010). Open-loop recycling: A LCA case study of PET bottle-to-fibre recycling. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 55(1), 34-52. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2010.06.014
Shen, L., Worrell, E., & Patel, M. K. (2010). Present and future development in plastics from biomass. Biofuels, Bioproducts and Biorefining, 4(1), 25-40. https://doi.org/10.1002/bbb.189
Corona, B., Shen, L., Reike, D., Rosales Carreon, J., & Worrell, E. (2019). Towards sustainable development through the circular economy: A review and critical assessment on current circularity metrics. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 151, Article 104498. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2019.104498
Publications
2024
Scholarly publications
Lobelle, D., Shen, L., van Huet, B., van Emmerik, T., Kaandorp, M., Iattoni, G., Baldé, C. P., Lavender Law, K., & van Sebille, E. (2024). Knowns and unknowns of plastic waste flows in the Netherlands. Waste Management and Research, 42(1), 27-40. https://doi.org/10.1177/0734242X231180863
2023
Scholarly publications
Viole, I., Shen, L., Camargo, L. R., Zeyringer, M., & Sartori, S. (2023). Sustainable Astronomy: A comparative Life Cycle Assessment of Off-grid Hybrid Energy Systems to supply large Telescopes. Research Square. https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-3281965/v1
Peng, Y., Yang, J., Deng, C., Deng, J., Shen, L., & Fu, Y. (2023). Acetolysis of waste polyethylene terephthalate for upcycling and life-cycle assessment study. Nature Communications, 14(1), Article 3249. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-023-38998-1
Viole, I., Valenzuela Venegas, G., Shen, L., Ramirez Camargo, L., & Sartori, S. (2023). How to power an off-grid telescope? Comparative life cycle assessment of renewable-based energy systems to power to telescope. 1-1. Poster session presented at EGU General Assembly, Vienna, Austria. https://doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-egu23-14734
Stegmann, P., Gerritse, T., Shen, L., Londo, M., Puente, Á., & Junginger, M. (2023). The global warming potential and the material utility of PET and bio-based PEF bottles over multiple recycling trips. Journal of Cleaner Production, 395, Article 136426. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.136426
2022
Scholarly publications
Shen, L. (2022). Life Cycle Assessment of Bio-based Plastics: Concepts, Findings and Pitfalls. In M. Dusselier, & J.-P. Lange (Eds.), Biodegradable Polymers in the Circular Plastics Economy (pp. 409-437). Wiley-VCH Verlag. https://doi.org/10.1002/9783527827589.ch13
Moretti, C., Vera, I., Junginger, M., López-Contreras, A., & Shen, L. (2022). Attributional and consequential LCAs of a novel bio-jet fuel from Dutch potato by-products. Science of the Total Environment, 813, 1-18. Article 152505. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.152505
2021
Scholarly publications
Davis, D., Morao, A., Johnson, J. K., & Shen, L. (2021). Life cycle assessment of heterotrophic algae omega-3. Algal Research, 60, 1-11. Article 102494. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.algal.2021.102494
Vural - Gursel, D. I., Moretti, C., Hamelin, L., Jakobsen, L. G., Steingrimsdottir, M. M., Junginger, M., Høibye, L., & Shen, L. (2021). Comparative cradle-to-grave life cycle assessment of bio-based and petrochemical PET bottles. Science of the Total Environment, 793, 1-14. Article 148642. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.148642
Zuiderveen, E., Ansovini, D., Gruter, G.-J., & Shen, L. (2021). Ex-ante life cycle assessment of polyethylenefuranoate (PEF) from bio-based monomers synthesized via a novel electrochemical process. Cleaner Environmental Systems, 2, Article 100036. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cesys.2021.100036
Moretti, C., Hamelin, L., Jakobsen, L. G., Junginger, M. H., Steingrimsdottir, M. M., Høibye, L., & Shen, L. (2021). Cradle-to-grave life cycle assessment of single-use cups made from PLA, PP and PET. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 169, 1-16. Article 105508. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2021.105508
Moretti, C., López-Contreras, A., de Vrije, T., Kraft, A., Junginger, M., & Shen, L. (2021). From agricultural (by-)products to jet fuels: Carbon footprint and economic performance. Science of the Total Environment, 775, Article 145848. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.145848
2020
Scholarly publications
Moretti, C., Corona, B., Edwards, R., Junginger, H. M., Moro, A., Rocco, M. V., & Shen, L. (2020). Reviewing ISO Compliant Multifunctionality Practices in Environmental Life Cycle Modeling. Energies, 13(14), Article 3579. https://doi.org/10.3390/en13143579
Moretti, C., López Contreras A M, A., de Vrije , T., Kraft, A., Junginger, M., & Shen, L. (2020). Techno Economic Analysis and Life Cycle Greenhouse Gas Emissions of a Novel Aviation Fuel from Residue Streams from the Potato Processing Industry. Poster session presented at EUBCE 2020 28th European Biomass
Conference & Exhibition, France.
Wevers, J. B., Shen, L., & van der Spek, M. (2020). What does it take to go net-zero-CO2? A life cycle assessment of long-term storage of intermittent renewables with chemical energy carriers. Frontiers in Energy Research, 8, Article 104. https://doi.org/10.3389/fenrg.2020.00104
Moretti, C., Corona, B., Ruhlin, V., Götz, T., Junginger, H. M., Brunner, T., Obernberger, I., & Shen, L. (2020). Combining Biomass Gasification and Solid Oxid Fuel Cell for Heat and Power Generation: An Early-Stage Life Cycle Assessment. Energies, 13(11), Article 2773. https://doi.org/10.3390/en13112773
Corona, B., Shen, L., Sommersacher, P., & Junginger, M. (2020). Consequential Life Cycle Assessment of energy generation from waste wood and forest residues: The effect of resource-efficient additives. Journal of Cleaner Production, 259, Article 120948. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.120948
Moretti, C., Junginger, H. M., & Shen, L. (2020). Environmental life cycle assessment of polypropylene made from used cooking oil. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 157, Article 104750. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2020.104750
2019
Scholarly publications
Corona, B., Shen, L., Reike, D., Rosales Carreon, J., & Worrell, E. (2019). Towards sustainable development through the circular economy: A review and critical assessment on current circularity metrics. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 151, Article 104498. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2019.104498
Fernandez-Dacosta, C., Wassenaar, P. N. H., Dencic, I., Zijp, M. C., Morao, A., Heugens, E. H. W., & Shen, L. (2019). Can we assess innovative bio-based chemicals in their early development stage? A comparison between early-stage and life cycle assessments. Journal of Cleaner Production, 230, 137-149. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.05.115
Fernández-Dacosta, C., Shen, L., Schakel, W., Ramirez, A., & Kramer, G. J. (2019). Potential and challenges of low-carbon energy options: Comparative assessment of alternative fuels for the transport sector. Applied Energy, 236, 590-606. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2018.11.055
Professional publications
Shen, L., Vural, I., Moretti, C., Petrík, J., & Junginger, H. M. (2019). Environmental impact assessments of innovative bio-based products – Task 1 of “Study on Support to R&I Policy in the Area of Bio-based Products and Services”. European Union. https://doi.org/10.2777/251887
2018
Scholarly publications
van der Hilst, F., Hoefnagels, E. T. A., Junginger, H. M., Londo, H. M., Shen, L., & Wicke, B. (2018). Biomass Provision and Use, Sustainability Aspects. In R. A. Meyers (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Sustainability Science and Technology (pp. 1-30). Springer New York LLC. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-2493-6_1048-1
Brunner, T., Biedermann, F., Obernberger, I., Hirscher, S., Schöch, M., Milito, C., Leibold, H., Shen, L., Corona, B., Sitzmann, J., Megel, S., Hauth, M., de Vos, Y., & Götz, T. (2018). Development of a New Highly Efficient and Fuel Flexible Medium-scale CHP Technology Based on Fixed-bed Updraft Biomass Gasification and a SOFC. 470-477. 26th EUBCE, Copenhagen. https://doi.org/10.5071/26thEUBCE2018-2BO.2.5
Tan, L., Mandley, S. J., Peijnenburg, W. J. G. M., Waaijers-van der Loop, S. L., Giesen, D., Legradi, J. B., & Shen, L. (2018). Combining ex-ante LCA and EHS screening to assist green design: A case study of cellulose nanocrystal foam. Journal of Cleaner Production, 178, 494-506. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2017.12.243
2017
Scholarly publications
Broeren, M. L. M., Kuling, L., Worrell, E., & Shen, L. (2017). Environmental impact assessment of six starch plastics focusing on wastewater-derived starch and additives. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 127, 246-255. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2017.09.001
Broeren, M. L. M., Zijp, M. C., Waaijers-van der Loop, S. L., Heugens, E. H. W., Posthuma, L., Worrell, E., & Shen, L. (2017). Environmental assessment of bio-based chemicals in early-stage development: A review of methods and indicators. Biofuels, Bioproducts and Biorefining, 11(4), 701-718. https://doi.org/10.1002/bbb.1772
Zijp, M. C., Waaijers-van der Loop, S. L., Heijungs, R., Broeren, M. L. M., Peeters, R., Van Nieuwenhuijzen, A., Shen, L., Heugens, E. H. W., & Posthuma, L. (2017). Method selection for sustainability assessments: The case of recovery of resources from waste water. Journal of Environmental Management, 197, 221-230. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2017.04.006
Broeren, M. L. M., Dellaert, S. N. C., Cok, B., Patel, M. K., Worrell, E., & Shen, L. (2017). Life cycle assessment of sisal fibre – Exploring how local practices can influence environmental performance. Journal of Cleaner Production, 149, 818-827. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2017.02.073
2016
Scholarly publications
Broeren, M. L. M., Molenveld, K., van den Oever, M. J. A., Patel, M. K., Worrell, E., & Shen, L. (2016). Early-stage sustainability assessment to assist with material selection: a case study for biobased printer panels. Journal of Cleaner Production, 135, 30-41. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2016.05.159
Other output
Broeren, M. L. M., Shen, L., Zijp, M., Waaijers, S., & Heugens, E. H. W. (2016). Environmental sustainability indicators for biobased products: focus on early-stage assessment. Abstract from 24th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/341823/4BO.13.1.pdf?sequence=1
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/341823/4BO.13.1.pdf?sequence=1
Zijp, M., Waaijers, S., Broeren, M. L. M., Posthuma, L., Shen, L., & Heugens, E. H. W. (2016). Finding your way in the plethora of sustainability metrics: which method fits your case?. Poster session presented at 24th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
2015
Scholarly publications
Patel, A. D., Posada, J. A., Shen, L., & Patel, M. K. (2015). Early R&D Stage Sustainability Assessment: The 5 Pillar Method. In J. Dewulf, S. DeMeester, & R. Alvarenga (Eds.), Sustainability Assessment of Renewables-Based Products: Methods and Case Studies (pp. 65-79). Wiley.
Other output
Broeren, M. L. M., Kuling, L., Worrell, E., & Shen, L. (2015). Functionality-based life cycle assessment - A case study for starch plastics. Poster session presented at EUBCE, Vienna, Austria.
Broeren, M. L. M., Shen, L., & Worrell, E. (2015). Environmental assessment of high-impact polylactic acid. Poster session presented at Life Cycle Management 2015, Bordeaux, France.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/322364/LCM_HIPLA_poster_v3.pdf?sequence=1
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/322364/LCM_HIPLA_poster_v3.pdf?sequence=1
Mandley, S. J., & Shen, L. (2015). Early-stage Sustainability Assessment of Drop-in Platform Chemicals. Poster session presented at Life Cycle Management 2015, Bordeaux, France.
2014
Scholarly publications
Shen, L., & Worrell, E. (2014). Plastic Recycling. In E. Worrell, & M. A. Reuter (Eds.), Handbook of Recycling : state-of-the-art for practitioners, analysts, and scientists (pp. 179-190). Elsevier.
Shen, L. (2014). Synthetic Fibres from Renewable Resources. In Y. Yang, H. Xu, & X. Yu (Eds.), Lightweight Materials from Biopolymers and Biofibers (Vol. 1175, pp. 37-52). (ACS Symposium Series; Vol. 1175). American Chemical Society. https://doi.org/10.1021/bk-2014-1175.ch003
Other output
Broeren, M., & Shen, L. (2014). Assisting sustainable product design: a selection framework for biobased materials. Poster session presented at Biobased Performance Materials 2014, Wageningen, Netherlands.
Mandley, S., & Shen, L. (2014). SUSTAIN: Early stage sustainability assessment of platform chemicals (methacrylic acid and styrene) developed by BPM-ACTION. Poster session presented at Biobased Performance Materials 2014, Wageningen, Netherlands.
2013
Scholarly publications
Corsten, M. A. M., Ramirez, C. A., Shen, L., Koornneef, A., & Faaij, A. P. C. (2013). Environmental impact assessment of CCS chains – Lessons learned and limitations from LCA literature. International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control, 13(March 2013), 59-71. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijggc.2012.12.003
2012
Scholarly publications
Shen, L., Worrell, E., & Patel, M. K. (2012). Comparing life cycle energy and GHG emissions of bio-based PET, recycled PET, PLA and man-made cellulosics. Biofuels, Bioproducts and Biorefining, 6(6), 625-639. https://doi.org/10.1002/bbb.1368
2011
Scholarly publications
Shen, L., Nieuwlaar, E., Worrell, E., & Patel, M. K. (2011). Life cycle energy and GHG emissions of PET recycling: Change-oriented effects. International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment, 16(6), 522-536. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11367-011-0296-4
Shen, L. (2011). Bio-based and recycled polymers for cleaner production : an assessment of plastics and fibres. [Doctoral thesis 1 (Research UU / Graduation UU), Utrecht University]. Utrecht University.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/202398/shen.pdf?sequence=2
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/202398/shen.pdf?sequence=2
2010
Scholarly publications
Shen, L., Worrell, E., & Patel, M. K. (2010). Open-loop recycling: A LCA case study of PET bottle-to-fibre recycling. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 55(1), 34-52. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2010.06.014
Shen, L., & Patel, M. K. (2010). Life Cycle Assessment of man-made cellulose fibres. Lenzinger Berichte, 88, 1-59.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/203542/LB_88_2010_paper_1.pdf?sequence=1
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/203542/LB_88_2010_paper_1.pdf?sequence=1
Shen, L., & Patel, M. K. (2010). LCA single score analysis of man-made cellulose fibres. Lenzinger Berichte, 88, 60-66.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/203523/LB_88_2010_paper_2.pdf?sequence=1
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/203523/LB_88_2010_paper_2.pdf?sequence=1
Shen, L., Worrell, E., & Patel, M. K. (2010). Environmental impact assessment of man-made cellulose fibres. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 55(2), 260-274. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2010.10.001
Shen, L., Worrell, E., & Patel, M. K. (2010). Present and future development in plastics from biomass. Biofuels, Bioproducts and Biorefining, 4(1), 25-40. https://doi.org/10.1002/bbb.189
Roes, A. L., Tabak, L. B., Shen, L., Nieuwlaar, E., & Patel, M. K. (2010). Influence of using nanoobjects as filler on functionality-based energy use of nanocomposites. Journal of Nanoparticle Research, 12(6), 2011-2028. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11051-009-9819-3
2009
Scholarly publications
Shen, L., Haufe, J. I., & Patel, M. K. (2009). Product overview and market projection of emerging bio-based plastics, PRO-BIP 2009 : final report. European Bioplastics, Group Science, Technology and Society, Utrecht, the Netherlands.
2008
Scholarly publications
Shen, L., & Patel, M. K. (2008). Emerging biobased plastics: product overview and market projection. Copernicus Institute, Utrecht University.
Shen, L., & Patel, M. K. (2008). Life cycle assessment of polysaccharide materials: a review. Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 16(2), 154-167.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/32950/NWS-E-2008-253.pdf?sequence=1
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/32950/NWS-E-2008-253.pdf?sequence=1
Shen, L., & Patel, M. K. (2008). Life cycle assessment of a DVD packaging case. Copernicus Institute, Utrecht University.
2007
Scholarly publications
Shen, L., & Patel, M. K. (2007). Environmental assessment of PaperFoam® products – A comparison amongst PaperFoam®, moulded pulp, vacuum-formed PE as mobile phone tray packaging - A full-fledged LCA study. Utrecht University, Department of Science, Technology and Society (STS) / Copernicus Institute.
Shen, L., & Patel, M. K. (2007). Environmental assessment of PaperFoam® products – Life cycle assessment of CD packaging - PaperFoam® CD case, Jewelcase and Digipak® - A full-fledged LCA study. Utrecht University, Department of Science, Technology and Society (STS) / Copernicus Institute.
Shen, L., & Patel, M. K. (2007). Environmental assessment of PaperFoam® products – a shortcut LCA study. Utrecht University, Department of Science, Technology and Society (STS) / Copernicus Institute.
2006
Other output
Shen, L., & Patel, M. K. (2006). Life cycle assessment of polysaccharide materials. Poster session presented at EPNOE Summer School "Cellulose Fibres", Dornbirn, Austria.