Publications
2024
Scholarly publications
Lobelle, D., Shen, L., van Huet, B., van Emmerik, T., Kaandorp, M., Iattoni, G., Bald茅, 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.
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.
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.
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.
Stegmann, P., Gerritse, T., Shen, L., Londo, M., Puente, 脕., & 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.
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.
Moretti, C., Vera, I., Junginger, M., L贸pez-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.
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.
Vural - Gursel, D. I., Moretti, C., Hamelin, L., Jakobsen, L. G., Steingrimsdottir, M. M., Junginger, M., H酶ibye, 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.
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.
Moretti, C., Hamelin, L., Jakobsen, L. G., Junginger, M. H., Steingrimsdottir, M. M., H酶ibye, 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.
Moretti, C., L贸pez-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.
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.
Moretti, C., L贸pez 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.
Moretti, C., Corona, B., Ruhlin, V., G枚tz, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fern谩ndez-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.
Professional publications
Shen, L., Vural, I., Moretti, C., Petr铆k, J., & Junginger, H. M. (2019). Environmental impact assessments of innovative bio-based products 鈥� Task 1 of 鈥淪tudy on Support to R&I Policy in the Area of Bio-based Products and Services鈥�. European Union.
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.
Brunner, T., Biedermann, F., Obernberger, I., Hirscher, S., Sch枚ch, M., Milito, C., Leibold, H., Shen, L., Corona, B., Sitzmann, J., Megel, S., Hauth, M., de Vos, Y., & G枚tz, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Broeren, M. L. M., Dellaert, S. N. C., Cok, B., Patel, M. K., Worrell, E., & Shen, L. (2017). Life cycle assessment of sisal fibre 鈥� Exploring how local practices can influence environmental performance. Journal of Cleaner Production, 149, 818-827.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 鈥� Lessons learned and limitations from LCA literature. International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control, 13(March 2013), 59-71.
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.
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.
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 木瓜福利影视]. Utrecht 木瓜福利影视.
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.
Shen, L., & Patel, M. K. (2010). Life Cycle Assessment of man-made cellulose fibres. Lenzinger Berichte, 88, 1-59.
Shen, L., & Patel, M. K. (2010). LCA single score analysis of man-made cellulose fibres. Lenzinger Berichte, 88, 60-66.
Shen, L., Worrell, E., & Patel, M. K. (2010). Environmental impact assessment of man-made cellulose fibres. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 55(2), 260-274.
Shen, L., Worrell, E., & Patel, M. K. (2010). Present and future development in plastics from biomass. Biofuels, Bioproducts and Biorefining, 4(1), 25-40.
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.
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 木瓜福利影视.
Shen, L., & Patel, M. K. (2008). Life cycle assessment of polysaccharide materials: a review. Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 16(2), 154-167.
Shen, L., & Patel, M. K. (2008). Life cycle assessment of a DVD packaging case. Copernicus Institute, Utrecht 木瓜福利影视.
2007
Scholarly publications
Shen, L., & Patel, M. K. (2007). Environmental assessment of PaperFoam庐 products 鈥� A comparison amongst PaperFoam庐, moulded pulp, vacuum-formed PE as mobile phone tray packaging - A full-fledged LCA study. Utrecht 木瓜福利影视, Department of Science, Technology and Society (STS) / Copernicus Institute.
Shen, L., & Patel, M. K. (2007). Environmental assessment of PaperFoam庐 products 鈥� Life cycle assessment of CD packaging - PaperFoam庐 CD case, Jewelcase and Digipak庐 - A full-fledged LCA study. Utrecht 木瓜福利影视, Department of Science, Technology and Society (STS) / Copernicus Institute.
Shen, L., & Patel, M. K. (2007). Environmental assessment of PaperFoam庐 products 鈥� a shortcut LCA study. Utrecht 木瓜福利影视, 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.