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Melissa M. Bilec
Researcher at University of Pittsburgh
Publications - 144
Citations - 4482
Melissa M. Bilec is an academic researcher from University of Pittsburgh. The author has contributed to research in topics: Life-cycle assessment & Energy consumption. The author has an hindex of 28, co-authored 136 publications receiving 3224 citations. Previous affiliations of Melissa M. Bilec include Carnegie Mellon University & New York University.
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Sustainability assessments of bio-based polymers
TL;DR: In this article, the authors reviewed published life cycle assessments (LCAs) and commonly used LCA databases that quantify the environmental sustainability of bio-based polymers and summarized the range of findings reported within the literature.
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Example of a Hybrid Life-Cycle Assessment of Construction Processes
TL;DR: In this article, a case study of a precast concrete parking garage's construction using hybrid life-cycle assessment (LCA) methodology is presented, along with a recommendation of a hybrid model for construction.
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The Economic Benefits of Green Buildings: A Comprehensive Case Study
TL;DR: In this paper, a precast concrete manufacturing facility located near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania was investigated and an economic analysis showed that the company made the correct decision to build a new green facility.
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Environmental Impacts of Surgical Procedures: Life Cycle Assessment of Hysterectomy in the United States
Cassandra L. Thiel,Matthew J. Eckelman,Richard S. Guido,Matthew Huddleston,Amy E. Landis,Jodi D. Sherman,Scott O. Shrake,Noe Copley-Woods,Melissa M. Bilec +8 more
TL;DR: Life cycle assessment results show that major sources of environmental emissions include the production of disposable materials and single-use surgical devices, energy used for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, and anesthetic gases.
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Dynamic life cycle assessment: framework and application to an institutional building
TL;DR: In this article, the authors used a simplified case study of an institutional building and used a dynamic life cycle assessment (DLCA) approach and illustrates the potential importance of the method using a simplified Case Study of an Institutional Building.