Optimization in Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment (LCSA): A Systematic Literature Review

This secondary scientific research follows the modality of review through systematic literature (SLR) technique and aims to answer following question: What methods in use optimization techniques develop Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment (LCSA)? The objective is identify map information, relate their applications, provide a critical analysis. was conducted global context, on April 2, 2022, with no time horizon limit, English, using Harzing's Publish or Perish tool search sources: Scopus®, Web Science™, Google Scholar. After automatic exclusion duplicate titles, selection articles carried out five further steps: first filtering, second third fourth finally snowball system. Regarding years selected publications, slow but continuous upward trend (growth) can be seen. A diversity journals observed that most integrating LCSA focus each product/system application. Each model proposal has its specific characteristics when combined LCSA. Overall, there greater frequency propose evaluate by comparing alternative products/supply chains/production processes, followed those for product development selecting best design from set alternatives. confirms Operational Research (OR) operates different segments obtain optimal solutions decision support. found this other reviews should evaluated against an established analytical applying them same case study.