Integrated methodology for sustainability assessment of several innovative materials and processes in different industrial scenarios

Resum

Metal Matrix Composites have attracted much attention in recent years, mainly due to their improved mechanical characteristics, in particular their low weight ratio, which makes them of great importance in certain industries such as aerospace or automotive, among others. However, and in line with the current trends in sustainability and circularity promoted by the vast majority of international policies, concern regarding their environmental impact has recently risen due to the lack of data and their strong interrelation with the manufacturing industry. That is why the aim of this doctoral thesis is to investigate, by means of the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology, the environmental implications of the use of these materials in the industrial processes, providing with new data that can finally support decision-making in the development and improvement of technologies to achieve better environmental performance.