Advances, Norms, and Perspectives in Product Chemical Footprint Research
Yi Li1,2, Yiman Cheng3, Luyao Zhou3
1Fashion Department of International United Faculty between Ningbo University and University of Angers/Faculty of Tourism and Culture, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315201, China.
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Summary
This study reviews chemical footprint research, unifying key calculation aspects like boundaries and methods. It proposes standardized product chemical footprint evaluation methods for risk assessment and environmental management.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Chemical Engineering
- Risk Assessment
Background:
- Chemical footprints are crucial for assessing human toxicity and ecotoxic effects of pollutants.
- Evaluating chemical risks throughout a product's lifecycle is essential for environmental management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and unify research on chemical and product chemical footprints.
- To propose standardized methods for calculating product chemical footprints.
- To provide a normative reference for enterprises and research institutions.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of chemical footprint research progress.
- Identification and unification of key issues in footprint calculation (e.g., accounting boundaries, data, methods, evaluation).
- Development of proposed methods for product chemical footprint evaluation.
Main Results:
- A comprehensive review of the current state of chemical footprint research.
- Standardized approaches to key calculation elements: accounting boundaries, data lists, methods, and result evaluation.
- Proposed methodologies for evaluating product chemical footprints.
Conclusions:
- Standardized product chemical footprint evaluation is vital for chemical risk identification, assessment, and control.
- Future research should focus on chemical footprint labels, characterization factors, databases, and environmental management mechanisms.