Abstract
There are two representative methods of material flow analysis: the tracking method that focuses on the material particle and the fixed-point method that focuses on a particular region. The previous chapter explored the tracking method of logistics analysis. This chapter will focus on the fixed-point method combined with the Yale University logistics analysis framework to study the evolution of its scientific research process.
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.
Access this chapter
Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout
Purchases are for personal use only
Recommended and Referenced Literatures
Chen, W.Q., and T.E. Graedel. 2015. Improved alternatives for estimating in-use material stocks. Environmental Science and Technology 49 (5): 3048–3055.
Harper, E.M., G. Kavlak, and L. Burmeister. 2015. Criticality of the geological zinctin and lead family. Journal of Industrial Ecology 19 (4): 628–644.
Kavlak, G., and T.E. Graedel. 2013. Global anthropogenic tellurium cycles for 1940–2010. Resources, Conservation and Recycling 76: 21–26.
Liang, J., and J.S. Mao. 2014. A dynamic analysis of environmental losses from anthropogenic lead flow and their accumulation in China. Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China 24 (4): 1125–1133.
Liang, J., and J.S. Mao. 2015. Source analysis of global anthropogenic lead emissions their quantities and species. Environmental Science and Pollution Research 22 (9): 7129–7138.
Mao, J.S., J. Cao, and T.E. Graedel. 2009. Losses to the environment from the multilevel cycle of anthropogenic lead. Environmental Pollution 157: 2670–2677.
Mao, J.S., J. Dong, and T.E. Graedel. 2008. The multilevel cycle of anthropogenic lead I: Methodology. Resource Conservation and Recycling 52: 1058–1064.
Mao, J.S., J. Dong, and T.E. Graedel. 2008. The multilevel cycle of anthropogenic lead II: Results and discussion. Resource Conservation and Recycling 52: 1050–1057.
Mao, J.S., and T.E. Graedel. 2009. Lead in-use stock: A dynamic analysis. Journal of Industrial Ecology 13 (1): 112–126.
Ohno, H., P. Nuss, and W.Q. Chen. 2016. Deriving the metal and alloy networks of modern technology. Environmental Science and Technology 50 (7): 4082–4090.
Reck, B., and T.E. Graedel. 2012. Challenges in metal recycling. Science 337 (6095): 690–695.
Lan, Ma., and Mao Jiansu. 2014. Quantitative analysis on the change in anthropogenic lead flows of China. Environmental Science 35 (7): 2829–2833.
Lan, Ma., and Mao Jiansu. 2014. The reasons for the changes in anthropogenic lead flows of China. Environmental Sciences 35 (8): 3219–3224.
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Corresponding author
Classroom Discussions and Assignments
Classroom Discussions and Assignments
6.1.1 Exercises in Class: Several Applications of Logistics Analysis
Since the development of material flow analysis, the analysis methods for different substances have been developed and are commonly used in a variety of different areas. Students can consider and discuss the research in Table 6.2 or list studies of interest to them and record their possible application in table.
6.1.2 Comparison of Two Logistics Analysis Methods
We explored two methods for analyzing the flow of material, specifically, the tracking and fixed-point methods. Please compare the differences and advantages and disadvantages of these two methods. The results of the discussion should be recorded in Table 6.3.
6.1.3 Classroom Issues
Students choose a familiar area, discuss how to apply a logistics analysis method, determine how to solve the problem, and list the research outline for its typical resources or environmental issues.
6.1.4 Group Assignments
Based on selected questions, students locate logistics analysis papers that identify solutions to problems to share them in the form of classroom reports. The requirements are the same as the group assignment in Chap. 5.
Rights and permissions
Copyright information
© 2018 Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd.
About this chapter
Cite this chapter
Mao, J., Li, C., Pei, Y., Xu, L. (2018). Circulation Flow of Material: Fixed-Point Logistics Analysis. In: Circular Economy and Sustainable Development Enterprises. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-8524-6_6
Download citation
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-8524-6_6
Published:
Publisher Name: Springer, Singapore
Print ISBN: 978-981-10-8523-9
Online ISBN: 978-981-10-8524-6
eBook Packages: Earth and Environmental ScienceEarth and Environmental Science (R0)