search_methods¶
Search for LCA impact assessment methods by keywords.
Purpose¶
Discover available environmental impact methods for LCA calculations.
Parameters¶
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
keywords |
string | Yes | Search terms (e.g., "climate", "IPCC") |
database |
string | Yes | Database version |
limit |
integer | No | Max results (1-100, default: 5) |
Returns¶
List of methods with full specifications, family, category, indicator, and unit.
Example¶
Prompt: Find IPCC climate change methods in ecoinvent-3.11-cutoff
Returns: IPCC 2013 GWP100, IPCC 2021 GWP100, etc.
Common Searches¶
- "IPCC" - Climate methods
- "water" - Water scarcity methods
- "toxicity" - Human/eco toxicity
- "ReCiPe" - Comprehensive methods
Related Tools¶
- validate_method - Verify method exists
- list_method_categories - Browse all categories
- calculate_standard - Use in calculations