Dr. Sara  Gonzalez Garcia
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Dr. Sara Gonzalez Garcia

Post-doctoral Fellow
University of Santiago, Spain


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Chemical and Environmental Engineering from University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain

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Biography

Dr. Sara Gonzalez Garcia is currently working as Postdoctoral Researcher at University of Santiago, Spain. She has completed her Ph.D. in Chemical and Environmental Engineering from same University. Previously she was appointed at Universidade de Aveiro, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Imperial College of London, and European Forest Institute as Postdoctoral Researcher. She also teaches in many institutes. She also supervised 7 doctoral and final year students. She also participated in 17 R&D projects funded through competitive calls of public or private entities and 14 R&D non-competitive contracts. She has published 72 research articles in journals as 55 conference papers contributed as author/ co-author.

Area of Interest:

Environmental Sciences
100%
Characterization
62%
Biocatalysis
90%
Environmental Impact Study
75%
Chemical Engineering
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

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Articles
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Selected Publications

  1. Noya, I., S. Gonzalez-Garcia, J. Bacenetti, L. Arroja and M.T. Moreira, 2015. Comparative life cycle assessment of three representative feed cereals production in the Po Valley (Italy). J. Cleaner Prod., 10.1016/j.jclepro.2015.03.001.
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  2. Morales, M., S. Gonzalez-Garcia, G. Aroca and M.T. Moreira, 2015. Life cycle assessment of gasoline production and use in Chile. Sci. Total Environ., 505: 833-843.
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  3. Morales, M., G. Aroca, R. Rubilar, E. Acuna, B. Mola-Yudego and S. Gonzalez-Garcia, 2015. Cradle-to-gate life cycle assessment of Eucalyptus globules short rotation plantations in Chile. J. Cleaner Prod., 10.1016/j.jclepro.2015.02.085.
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  4. Lijo, L., S. Gonzalez-Garcia, J. Bacenetti, M. Negri, M. Fiala, G. Feijoo and M.T. Moreira, 2015. Environmental assessment of Farm-scaled anaerobic Co-digestion for bioenergy production. Waste Manage., 10.1016/j.wasman.2015.03.043.
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  5. Gonzalez-Garcia, S., S. Belo, A.C. Dias, J.V. Rodrigues and R.R. da Costa et al., 2015. Life cycle assessment of pigmeat production: Portuguese case study and proposal of improvement options. J. Cleaner Prod., 10.1016/j.jclepro.2015.03.048.
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  6. Gonzalez-Garcia, S., P. Villanueva-Rey, S. Belo, I. Vazquez-Rowe, M.T. Moreira, G. Feijoo and L. Arroja, 2015. Cross-vessel eco-efficiency analysis. A case study for purse seining fishing from North Portugal targeting European pilchard. Int. J. Life Cycle Assess., 10.1007/s11367-015-0887-6.
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  7. Sanye-Mengual, E., P. Perez-Lopez, S. Gonzalez-Garcia, R.G. Lozano and G. Feijoo et al., 2014. Eco-designing the use phase of products in sustainable manufacturing. J. Ind. Ecol., 18: 545-557.
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  8. Perez-Lopez, P., S. Gonzalez-Garcia, R.G. Ulloa, J. Sineiro, G. Feijoo and M.T. Moreira, 2014. Life cycle assessment of the production of bioactive compounds from Tetraselmis suecica at pilot scale. J. Cleaner Prod., 64: 323-331.
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  9. Perez-Lopez, P., S. Gonzalez-Garcia, C. Jeffryes, S.N. Agathos and E. McHugh et al., 2014. Life cycle assessment of the production of the red antioxidant carotenoid astaxanthin by microalgae: From lab to pilot scale. J. Cleaner Prod., 64: 332-344.
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  10. Perez-Lopez, P., S. Gonzalez-Garcia, C. Allewaert, A. Verween, P. Murray, G. Feijoo and M.T. Moreira, 2014. Environmental evaluation of eicosapentaenoic acid production by Phaeodactylum tricornutum. Sci. Total Environ., 466: 991-1002.
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  11. Perez-Lopez, P., E.M. Balboa, S. Gonzalez-Garcia, H. Dominguez, G. Feijoo and M.T. Moreira, 2014. Comparative environmental assessment of valorization strategies of the invasive macroalgae Sargassum muticum. Bioresour. Technol., 161: 137-148.
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  12. Perez-Lopez, P., E. Ternon, S. Gonzalez-Garcia, G. Genta-Jouve, G. Feijoo, O.P., Thomas and M.T. Moreira, 2014. Environmental solutions for the sustainable production of bioactive natural products from the marine sponge Crambe crambe. Sci. Total Environ., 475: 71-82.
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  13. Mola-Yudego, B., I. Dimitriou, S. Gonzalez-Garcia, D. Gritten and P. Aronsson, 2014. A conceptual framework for the introduction of energy crops. Renewable Energy, 72: 29-38.
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  14. Lijo, L., S. Gonzalez-Garcia, J. Bacenetti, M. Fiala, G. Feijoo, J.M. Lema and M.T. Moreira, 2014. Life cycle assessment of electricity production in Italy from anaerobic Co-digestion of pig slurry and energy crops. Renewable Energy, 68: 625-635.
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  15. Lijo, L., S. Gonzalez-Garcia, J. Bacenetti, M. Fiala, G. Feijoo and M.T. Moreira, 2014. Assuring the sustainable production of biogas from anaerobic Mono-digestion. J. Cleaner Prod., 72: 23-34.
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  16. Gonzalez-Garcia, S., Z. Gomez-Fernandez, A.C. Dias, G. Feijoo, M.T. Moreira and L. Arroja, 2014. Life cycle assessment of broiler chicken production: A Portuguese case study. J. Cleaner Prod., 74: 125-134.
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  17. Gonzalez-Garcia, S., V. Bonnesoeur, A. Pizzi, G. Feijoo and M.T. Moreira, 2014. Comparing environmental impacts of different forest management scenarios for maritime pine biomass production in France. J. Cleaner Prod., 64: 356-367.
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  18. Gonzalez-Garcia, S., M.T. Moreira, A.C. Dias and B. Mola-Yudego, 2014. Cradle-to-gate life cycle assessment of forest operations in Europe: Environmental and energy profiles. J. Cleaner Prod., 66: 188-198.
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  19. Gonzalez-Garcia, S., A.C. Dias, S. Clermidy, A. Benoist and V.B. Maurel et al., 2014. Comparative environmental and energy profiles of different biomass supply chains for potential bioenergy purposes in Southern Europe. J. Cleaner Prod., 76: 42-54.
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  20. Gonzalez-Garcia, S., A.C. Dias, G. Feijoo, M.T. Moreira and L. Arroja, 2014. Divergences on the environmental impact associated to the production of maritime pine wood in Europe: French and Portuguese case studies. Sci. Total Environ., 472: 324-337.
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  21. Fusi, A., J. Bacenetti, S. Gonzalez-Garcia, A. Vercesi, S. Bocchi and M. Fiala, 2014. Environmental profile of paddy rice cultivation with different straw management. Sci. Total Environ., 494: 119-128.
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  22. Dias, A.C., J. Boschmonart-Rives, S. Gonzalez-Garcia, M. Demertzi, X. Gabarrell and L. Arroja, 2014. Analysis of raw cork production in Portugal and Catalonia using life cycle assessment. Int. J. Life Cycle Assess., 19: 1985-2000.
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  23. Camba, A., S. Gonzalez-Garcia, A. Bala, P. Fullana-i-Palmer, M.T. Moreira and G. Feijoo, 2014. Modeling the leachate flow and aggregated emissions from municipal waste landfills under life cycle thinking in the Oceanic region of the Iberian Peninsula. J. Cleaner Prod., 67: 98-106.
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  24. Gonzalez-Garcia, S., V. Bonnesoeur, A. Pizzi, G. Feijoo and M.T. Moreira, 2013. The influence of forest management systems on the environmental impacts for Douglas-fir production in France. Sci. Total Environ., 461: 681-692.
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  25. Gonzalez-Garcia, S., L. Salinas-Manas, R. Garcia-Lozano, X. Gabarrell, J. Rieradevall, G. Feijoo and M.T. Moreira, 2013. The application of ecodesign methodology in SMEs run according to lean management: The case of a furniture publishing company. Environ. Eng. Manage. J., 13: 2977-2988.
  26. Gonzalez-Garcia, S., J. Bacenetti, M. Negri, M. Fiala and L. Arroja, 2013. Comparative environmental performance of three different annual energy crops for biogas production in Northern Italy. J. Cleaner Prod., 43: 71-83.
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  27. Gonzalez-Garcia, S., I. Krowas, G. Becker, G. Feijoo and M.T. Moreira, 2013. Cradle-to-gate life cycle inventory and environmental performance of Douglas-fir roundwood production in Germany. J. Cleaner Prod., 54: 244-252.
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  28. Gonzalez-Garcia, S., E.G. Castanheira, A.C. Dias and L. Arroja, 2013. Using life cycle assessment methodology to assess UHT milk production in Portugal. Sci. Total Environ., 442: 225-234.
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  29. Gonzalez-Garcia, S., E.G. Castanheira, A.C. Dias and L. Arroja, 2013. Environmental performance of a Portuguese mature cheese-making dairy mill. J. Cleaner Product., 41: 65-73.
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  30. Gonzalez-Garcia, S., E.G. Castanheira, A.C. Dias and L. Arroja, 2013. Environmental life cycle assessment of a dairy product: The yoghurt. Int. J. Life Cycle Assess., 18: 796-811.
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  31. Gonzalez-Garcia, S., D. Garcia-Rey and A. Hospido, 2013. Environmental life cycle assessment for rapeseed-derived biodiesel. Int. J. Life Cycle Assess., 18: 61-76.
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  32. Gonzalez-Garcia, S., B. Mola-Yudego and R.J. Murphy, 2013. Life cycle assessment of potential energy uses for short rotation willow biomass in Sweden. Int. J. Life Cycle Assess., 18: 783-795.
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  33. Gonzalez-Garcia, S., A.C. Dias and L. Arroja, 2013. Life-cycle assessment of typical Portuguese cork oak woodlands. Sci. Total Environ., 452: 355-364.
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  34. Gonzalez-Garcia, S., A. Hospido, M.T. Moreira, G. Feijoo and L. Arroja, 2013. Environmental life cycle assessment of a Galician cheese: San Simon da Costa. J. Cleaner Prod., 52: 253-262.
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  35. Bacenetti, J., M. Negri, M. Fiala and S. Gonzalez-Garcia, 2013. Anaerobic digestion of different feedstocks: Impact on energetic and environmental balances of biogas process. Sci. Total Environ., 463: 541-551.
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  36. Gonzalez-Garcia, S., R.G. Lozano, P. Buyo, R.C. Pascual and X. Gabarrell et al., 2012. Eco-innovation of a wooden based modular social playground: Application of LCA and DfE methodologies. J. Cleaner Prod., 27: 21-31.
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  37. Gonzalez-Garcia, S., R.G. Lozano, M.T. Moreira, X. Gabarrell, J.R. i Pons, G. Feijoo and R.J. Murphy, 2012. Eco-innovation of a wooden childhood furniture set: An example of environmental solutions in the wood sector. Sci. Total Environ., 426: 318-326.
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  38. Gonzalez-Garcia, S., R.G. Lozano, J.C. Estevez, R.C. Pascual and M.T. Moreira et al., 2012. Environmental assessment and improvement alternatives of a ventilated wooden wall from LCA and DfE perspective. Int. J. Life Cycle Assess., 17: 432-443.
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  39. Gonzalez-Garcia, S., M.T. Moreira, G. Feijoo and R.J. Murphy, 2012. Comparative life cycle assessment of ethanol production from fast-growing wood crops (black locust, eucalyptus and poplar). Biomass Bioenergy, 39: 378-388.
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  40. Gonzalez-Garcia, S., M.T. Moreira and G. Feijoo, 2012. Environmental aspects of eucalyptus based ethanol production and use. Sci. Total Environ., 438: 1-8.
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  41. Gonzalez-Garcia, S., L. Luo, M.T. Moreira, G. Feijoo and G. Huppes, 2012. Life cycle assessment of hemp hurds use in second generation ethanol production. Biomass Bioenergy, 36: 268-279.
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  42. Gonzalez-Garcia, S., J. Bacenetti, R.J. Murphy and M. Fiala, 2012. Present and future environmental impact of poplar cultivation in the Po Valley (Italy) under different crop management systems. J. Cleaner Prod., 26: 56-66.
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  43. Gonzalez-Garcia, S., D. Iribarren, A. Susmozas, J. Dufour and R.J. Murphy, 2012. Life cycle assessment of two alternative bioenergy systems involving Salix spp. biomass: Bioethanol production and power generation. Applied Energy, 95: 111-122.
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  44. Gonzalez-Garcia, S., B. Mola-Yudego, I. Dimitriou, P. Aronsson and R. Murphy, 2012. Environmental assessment of energy production based on long term commercial willow plantations in Sweden. Sci. Total Environ., 421: 210-219.
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  45. Bacenetti, J., S.G. Garcia, A. Mena and M. Fiala, 2012. Life cycle assessment: An application to poplar for energy cultivated in Italy. J. Agric. Eng., 43: 72-78.
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  46. Gonzalez-Garcia, S., G. Feijoo, C. Heathcote, A. Kandelbauer and M.T. Moreira, 2011. Environmental assessment of green hardboard production coupled with a laccase activated system. J. Cleaner Prod., 19: 445-453.
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  47. Gonzalez-Garcia, S., F.J. Silva, M.T. Moreira, R.C. Pascual and R.G. Lozano et al., 2011. Combined application of LCA and eco-design for the sustainable production of wood boxes for wine bottles storage. Int. J. Life Cycle Assess., 16: 224-237.
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  48. Gonzalez-Garcia, S., C.M. Gasol, R.G. Lozano, M.T. Moreira, X. Gabarrell, J.R. i Pons ad G. Feijoo, 2011. Assessing the global warming potential of wooden products from the furniture sector to improve their ecodesign. Sci. Total Environ., 410: 16-25.
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  49. Gonzalez-Garcia, S., C.M. Gasol, M.T. Moreira, X. Gabarrell, J.R. i Pons and G. Feijoo, 2011. Environmental assessment of black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia L.)-based ethanol as potential transport fuel. Int. J. Life Cycle Assess., 16: 465-477.
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  50. Gonzalez-Garcia, S., A. Hospido, R. Agnemo, P. Svensson, E. Selling, M.T. Moreira and G. Feijoo, 2011. Environmental life cycle assessment of a Swedish dissolving pulp mill integrated biorefinery. J. Ind. Ecol., 15: 568-583.
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  51. Gasol, C.M., X. Gabarrell, M. Rigola, S. Gonzalez-Garcia and J. Rieradevall, 2011. Environmental assessment:(LCA) and spatial modelling (GIS) of energy crop implementation on local scale. Biomass Bioenergy, 35: 2975-2985.
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  52. Scacchi, C.C.O., S. Gonzalez-Garcia, S. Caserini and L. Rigamonti, 2010. Greenhouse gases emissions and energy use of wheat grain-based bioethanol fuel blends. Sci. Total Environ., 408: 5010-5018.
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  53. Monje, P.G., S. Gonzalez-Garcia, D. Moldes, T. Vidal, J. Romero, M.T. Moreira and G. Feijoo, 2010. Biodegradability of kraft mill TCF biobleaching effluents: Application of enzymatic laccase-mediator system. Water Res., 44: 2211-2220.
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  54. Gonzalez-Garcia, S., M.T. Moreira, G. Artal, L. Maldonado and G. Feijoo, 2010. Environmental impact assessment of non-wood based pulp production by Soda-anthraquinone pulping process. J. Cleaner Prod., 18: 137-145.
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  55. Gonzalez-Garcia, S., M.T. Moreira and G. Feijoo, 2010. Environmental performance of lignocellulosic bioethanol production from Alfalfa stems. Biofuels Bioprod. Biorefining, 4: 118-131.
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  56. Gonzalez-Garcia, S., M.T. Moreira and G. Feijoo, 2010. Comparative environmental performance of lignocellulosic ethanol from different feedstocks. Renewable Sustainable Energy Rev., 14: 2077-2085.
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  57. Gonzalez-Garcia, S., C.M. Gasol, X. Gabarrell, J. Rieradevall, M.T. Moreira and G. Feijoo, 2010. Environmental profile of ethanol from poplar biomass as transport fuel in Southern Europe. Renewable Energy, 35: 1014-1023.
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  58. Gonzalez-Garcia, S., A. Hospido, G. Feijoo and M.T. Moreira, 2010. Life cycle assessment of raw materials for Non-wood pulp mills: Hemp and flax. Resour. Conser. Recycl., 54: 923-930.
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  59. Gonzalez-Garcia, S., S. Berg, M.T. Moreira and G. Feijoo, 2009. Evaluation of forest operations in Spanish eucalypt plantations under a life cycle assessment perspective. Scand. J. For. Res., 24: 160-172.
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  60. Gonzalez-Garcia, S., S. Berg, G. Feijoo and M.T. Moreira, 2009. Environmental impacts of forest production and supply of pulpwood: Spanish and Swedish case studies. Int. J. Life Cycle Assess., 14: 340-353.
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  61. Gonzalez-Garcia, S., S. Berg, G. Feijoo and M.T. Moreira, 2009. Comparative environmental assessment of wood transport models: A case study of a Swedish pulp mill. Sci. Total Environ., 407: 3530-3539.
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  62. Gonzalez-Garcia, S., L. Luo, M.T. Moreira, G. Feijoo and G. Huppes, 2009. Life cycle assessment of flax shives derived second generation ethanol fueled automobiles in Spain. Renewable Sustainable Energy Rev., 13: 1922-1933.
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  63. Gonzalez-Garcia, S., G. Feijoo, P. Widsten, A. Kandelbauer, E. Zikulnig-Rusch and M.T. Moreira, 2009. Environmental performance assessment of hardboard manufacture. Int. J. Life Cycle Assess., 14: 456-466.
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  64. Gonzalez-Garcia, S., C.M. Gasol, X. Gabarrell, J. Rieradevall, M.T. Moreira and G. Feijoo, 2009. Environmental aspects of ethanol-based fuels from Brassica carinata: A case study of second generation ethanol. Renewable Sustainable Energy Rev., 13: 2613-2620.
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  65. Gonzalez-Garcia, S., A. Hospido, M.T. Moreira, J. Romero and G. Feijoo, 2009. Environmental impact assessment of total chlorine free pulp from Eucalyptus globules in Spain. J. Cleaner Prod., 17: 1010-1016.
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