Life Cycle Emissions and Driving Forces of Air Pollutants and CO₂ from Refractory Manufacturing Industry in China Based on LMDI Model.

ABSTRACT: China is the world's largest supplier of raw materials and is a major consumer of refractories. The environmental damage that results from the use of refractories has drawn increasing attention. Life cycle emissions of air pollutants and CO₂ associated with the refractory manufacturing industry between 2009 and 2021 were quantified in this study. Particulate matter, SO₂, and NO_x emissions decreased by 7.1% (1515 t), 23.6% (2982 t), and 27.8% (3178 t), respectively, over the aforementioned period despite refractory output volumes being relatively stable. Advancements in manufacturing and purification technologies and internal modifications within the industry played a significant role in these decreases. To sustain output while significantly lowering emissio

SUBMITTER: Wang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12300534 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature