Life cycle assessment of bio-based and fossil-based plastic: A review
@article{Walker2020LifeCA, title={Life cycle assessment of bio-based and fossil-based plastic: A review}, author={Stuart Walker and Rachael H. Rothman}, journal={Journal of Cleaner Production}, year={2020}, volume={261}, pages={121158} }
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