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Sustainable Use Of Macro-Algae For Biogas Production In Latvian Conditions: A Preliminary Study Through An Integrated Mca And Lca Approach Cover

Sustainable Use Of Macro-Algae For Biogas Production In Latvian Conditions: A Preliminary Study Through An Integrated Mca And Lca Approach

Environmental and Climate Technologies
Volume 13 (2014): Issue 1 (December 2014)
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/rtuect-2014-0006 | Journal eISSN: 2255-8837 (formerly 2255-8845) | Journal ISSN: 1691-5208
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Language: English
Page range: 44 - 56
Published on: Dec 30, 2014
Published by: Riga Technical University
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: Volume open
Keywords:
macro-algae,
biogas production,
MCA,
LCA,
sustainability assessment
Related subjects:
Life sciences,
Life sciences, other

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