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This work presents a novel methodology for sustainability assessment of biological wastewater treatment systems (Bio-WWTs) promoting the energy valorization of their by-products (e.g. biogas). The methodology combines analytical identification of principles-criteria of sustainability (PCS), life cycle assessment (LCA) and energy analysis (EmA) to obtain a set of sustainable development indicators (SDIs). Synergy among single SDIs is required to confirm an overall sustainable condition.
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Meneses-Jácome, A., Ruiz-Colorado, A. (2020). Eco-LCA of Biological Wastewater Treatments Focused on Energy Recovery. In: Naddeo, V., Balakrishnan, M., Choo, KH. (eds) Frontiers in Water-Energy-Nexus—Nature-Based Solutions, Advanced Technologies and Best Practices for Environmental Sustainability. Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-13068-8_87
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