"Consumers do not typically perform an LCA before making a purchase, though they might use the results from an LCA that have been summarized on a label or on a company's website.-

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Explanation:LCA(LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT) is a system through the life cycle or shelf life of a product is assessed,it is usually done by regulatory bodies,the manufacturers of the product to enhance the knowledge and know the possible duration of use of a give product.

Life cycle assessment helps to value a product as it helps to determine the pricing of the product or services by the consumers. The higher the life cycle the better the pricing.

characterization of nanoparticles is a critical step in nanomaterial production as it provides information of dimension, morphology, surface charge, distribution and degree of surface functionalization.