LionGlass: A low-carbon step towards a sustainable future
Penn State University’s Sierra R. Astle, Nicholas Clark, Matthew Mancini, Shaylee Traugh and John C. Mauro* discuss a unique family of glass compositions which can be considered as a notable low-carbon alternative to conventional soda lime silicate products.
Glass is a widely manufactured material, and as such glass contributes a significant amount to total yearly carbon dioxide emissions worldwide.
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has shown that flat glass contributes anywhere from 0.465 to 0.579 metric tons CO2 equivalent (CO2e) per ton of glass manufactured.
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Date posted 30/08/2023
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