Complete recycling of matter in the frameworks of physics, biology and ecological economics
Complete recycling of matter in the frameworks of physics, biology and ecological economics
复制标题
DOI:
10.1016/0921-8009(93)90026-3
复制
发表时间:
1993-08
影响因子:
7
通讯作者:
C. Bianciardi;E. Tiezzi;S. Ulgiati
中科院分区:
文献类型:
--
作者:
C. Bianciardi;E. Tiezzi;S. Ulgiati
Georgescu-Roegen's Fourth Law of Thermodynamics (“complete recycling of matter is impossible”) is not consistent with the framework of physical laws. It strongly disagrees both with the experience gained in the study of biological and geological systems and with some fundamental issues of the Second Law of Thermodynamics. The degradation of matter and its environmental and economical consequences are fully consistent with the Second Law.