GX & Decarbonization Research

Sachin Venu Jaya, V. Swarnakar, A. Acquaye +2

This study develops an integrated BIM-AI framework to enhance value engineering in construction, focusing on material optimization and resource management for circular economy. Using PRISMA-based literature review and Delft Ladder approach,…

Anping Liu

This paper discusses the advantages of attached lifting scaffolds in super high-rise building construction, including standardized management, enhanced safety, material and labor savings, and low-carbon attributes. It addresses construction…

A. K. Kairakbaev, M. Aliyev, Z. Tukashev

This review systematically analyzes technologies for utilizing self-disintegrating slags from low-carbon ferrochrome production. Applications include building materials, water treatment sorbents, agricultural ameliorants, and road construct…

Nirpex A. Patel, Ayush Lohar, Gargi Ray

This review critically assesses barriers to widespread adoption of sustainable building materials based on literature from 2022-2025. It identifies key limiting factors including cost, regulation, technical challenges, and issues related to…

P. Rahayu, A. Muhammad

This systematic review examines advances in sustainable materials and green construction technologies. It identifies that current research emphasizes technical material optimization through experimental studies, with limited integration of …

Meron Tesfaye, Surya Dewi Puspitasari, O. Setyandito +2

This paper examines using fly ash and rice husk ash as partial cement replacements to reduce concrete's environmental impact. The pozzolanic properties enhance strength and durability, but challenges like quality variability and optimal mix…

Tamara Bani Ata, A. T. Ibraheem

This study investigates Jordanian natural zeolite (JNZ) as a sustainable supplementary cementitious material in concrete for continuous reinforced concrete pavement (CRCP), aiming to improve performance and reduce carbon footprint. JNZ part…

Dr Sarika Bajpai, Dr.Ritesh Jain, Ms.Basanthy V M +2

This study investigates polymer-based composite materials as eco-friendly alternatives for soil stabilization, replacing cement and lime. Experiments on clayey and silty soils showed over 60% increase in unconfined compressive strength and …

Merricris U. Pangilinan

This study investigates the sustainability potential of carbonated water-containing concrete mix designs using life cycle assessment (LCA) with a gate-to-gate system boundary. The researchers analyzed compressive and flexural strength, pH p…

Ritu Sharma, Mayankeshwar Singh, M. Ruhela +1

This review examines the use of fly ash (FA) and silica fume (SF) as supplementary cementitious materials to reduce CO2 emissions from concrete production. Partial replacement of cement with 15-30% FA improves long-term strength, while 10-2…

V. A, D. M, K. Ks +2

This study develops mycelium-based bio-bricks using rice straw as substrate. The bricks show compressive strength of 0.30–0.45 MPa, thermal conductivity of 0.055–0.075 W/m·K, and ultra-low density (120–180 kg/m³). Life Cycle Assessment reve…

Jun Kyu Kim, Se-Hyeon Lim, Jin Chul Park

In South Korea, 42.6% of buildings are over 30 years old, built before stricter energy standards. This study analyzes the lifecycle carbon reduction of green remodeling (passive measures: insulation, low-e glazing, airtight doors) on a publ…

M. Jadhav

This study explores moss-grown concrete that integrates living moss into concrete matrices to naturally absorb CO2, reduce pollutants, and improve thermal insulation while maintaining structural integrity. It examines growth behavior on M35…

Janitha Migunthanna, Mengqi Huang, M. Armstrong +2

This study conducts a cradle-to-grave LCA comparing screw piles (SP) and bored piers (BP) for foundation systems. Under normal conditions, SP showed 56% reduction in GWP and 34% reduction in EC compared to BP. Impacts vary with pile length …

Seung-Beom Kang, Jin-Seok Woo, Minkyeong Pyo +2

This study comprehensively evaluates wood-based biochar as an alternative supplementary cementitious material in concrete, assessing mechanical properties, freeze-thaw durability, and life cycle assessment. Results show 5% biochar achieves …

M. Nanthini, R. Ganesan, J. Xavier

This review summarizes recent advances in high-performance geopolymer concrete, a low-carbon alternative to Portland cement, and its potential applications in the construction industry.

Vanessa Gomes, Marina M.T. Rodriguez, L. Pulgrossi

This study presents a hybrid methodology for estimating embodied carbon emissions in urban building stocks, applied to São Paulo, Brazil. Combining top-down volumetric archetypes with bottom-up material models, it requires only typical floo…

Daniel Milling, M. Kadivar, Aziz Ahmed

This study presents a cradle-to-grave LCA of engineered bamboo beams for structural use in Australia. Asper bamboo achieved net-negative emissions of -13.30 kg CO2e per 30.74 kg functional unit, outperforming Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) a…

B. Moral, E. Erebor, M. Zango +1

This systematic review examines circular economy (CE) strategies for housing affordability in rapidly urbanizing cities, focusing on Abuja, Nigeria. From 615 publications, 67 studies were selected, identifying eight intervention domains inc…

Shaila Sharmin, Prabir Sarker, W. Biswas +1

This study investigates the sulphate resistance of geopolymer mortars incorporating waste clay brick powder. It may contribute to reducing cement usage and CO2 emissions, but quantitative results are not available from the title.