GX & Decarbonization Research

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This special issue collects papers on challenges in the transportation equipment sector (automotive, rail, maritime) in the GX era, covering decarbonization technologies, policies, and business model transformations. Each paper discusses pa…

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This paper analyzes Japan's nuclear energy policy direction under the Ishiba administration. It likely examines the balance between post-Fukushima regulatory tightening and the role of nuclear power in meeting decarbonization goals, possibl…

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This paper discusses the restructuring of Japan's energy supply-demand system after the Great East Japan Earthquake. It considers the reduction of nuclear power dependence and expansion of renewable energy, proposing directions for sustaina…

M. K. N, G. M.

This paper proposes a novel hybrid ACO+BOA algorithm for the truck-drone collaborative routing problem, aiming to minimize distance, makespan, and carbon emissions in last-mile logistics. The hybrid approach consistently outperforms single-…

Ramadhan Hasri Harahap, M. Anang Jatmiko, A. Nurfajri Irwan +2

This research develops a comprehensive Green Maritime Corridor framework integrating coastal infrastructure planning, alternative fuel bunkering networks, and emission control zones using spatial optimization. Through qualitative analysis w…

O. Inah, P. Sotenga, U. Akuru

This study analyzes decarbonization pathways for South Africa's manufacturing sector using an integrated Kaya-LMDI decomposition and genetic algorithm optimization. Historical analysis shows emissions growth driven by residual carbon factor…

Jiseok Ahn, Sangyong Park, Son-Hee Kim +2

This study evaluates Korea's COP28 pledges to triple renewable capacity by 2030 and nuclear capacity by 2050 against IPCC AR6 scenarios. It finds that Korea's current electricity plan has a slower fossil fuel phase-out than Paris-aligned pa…

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This paper explores using consumer-side electricity resources (such as solar PV and storage batteries) to provide grid balancing services toward carbon neutrality. It proposes mechanisms for creating and distributing adjustment power, demon…

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This paper examines whether Japan's 6th Energy Basic Plan can achieve carbon neutrality. It evaluates key measures such as expanding renewable energy and utilizing nuclear power, pointing out challenges.

Awuor Ponge, Aisha Adhiambo Awuor

Africa holds 60% of global solar potential and over 30% of transition minerals but contributes only 4% of emissions. This paper analyzes green industrialisation as a transformative development path, leveraging AfCFTA to potentially create 1…

Arundhati Mukherjee

This paper analyzes India's least-cost power sector transition using Marginal Abatement Cost curves, real-time market signals, and the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme. It finds that renewables and demand response dominate negative-cost abateme…

Julien Roemer, Baby-Jean Robert Mungyeko Bisulandu, Daniel R. Rousse +3

The mining industry is energy-intensive and fossil-fuel dependent. This review analyzes energy consumption patterns and decarbonization pathways including electrification, hybrid systems, renewables, and storage. Case studies from Canadian …

Kaleem Anwar Mir, Pallav Purohit, Shahbaz Mehmood +1

This study develops the first technology-resolved, high-resolution, multi-pollutant emission inventory for Pakistan's transport sector using the GAINS model. It projects emissions under BAU, EV transition (EVT), Euro-VI, and integrated NDC+…

Yassine Charabi

This paper discusses how physical constraints of critical minerals (lithium, cobalt, etc.) reshape the global carbon budget for net-zero. It argues that resource availability and geographical concentration may limit the deployment speed of …

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This paper analyzes scenarios for Japan's 2050 decarbonization targets using the AIM integrated assessment model, evaluating energy system transitions and policy options to achieve net-zero emissions.

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This paper reviews research trends in energy supply and demand models for achieving Japan's 2050 carbon neutrality. It summarizes modeling approaches, scenario analyses, and policy implications, highlighting future research needs.

Wei Wen, Kaiqi Zhang, Xin Ma +4

This study develops an integrated modeling framework combining LEAP-Beijing, Marginal Abatement Cost analysis, and WRF-Chem to simulate Beijing's energy-emission pathways from 2030 to 2050. It evaluates 37 mitigation technologies and identi…

Isabela Schmidt Tagomori, Fabio A. Diuana, Luiz Bernardo Baptista +21

Using a multi-model analysis, this paper shows that current net-zero pledges bring the world closer to a well-below 2°C pathway, but an emission gap remains. Increasing ambition and international cooperation are crucial, while reaching the …

Lalita Rana, Manish Kumar, Sumit Sow +7

This chapter explores how nanomaterials (carbon nanotubes, metal nanoparticles, mesoporous structures) enhance biomass conversion to bioenergy by improving kinetics, selectivity, and energy efficiency in thermochemical and biochemical proce…

Chenxi Zhang, Yi Yang, Jing Qiu +2

This paper proposes a two-stage decarbonization framework for power systems that integrates supply-side retrofitting of coal plants with CCUS and power-to-gas, and demand-side carbon response using an enhanced emission flow model for indust…