Overview of Existing LCIA Methods—Annex to Chapter 10

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The chapter gives an overview and a systematic comparison of a selection of the most used Life Cycle Impact Assessment (LCIA) methods, focusing on methods that have been implemented and made available in LCA software. Currently available midpoint and endpoint characterisation methodologies are presented and their specific properties are qualitatively compared in detailed tables.

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Acknowledgements

The author is very grateful to Cécile Bulle (CIRAIG/UQAM) and Francesca Verones (NTNU) who provided very helpful and valuable inputs to this chapter.

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