GX & Decarbonization Research

Audrius Grinys, Algirdas Algirdas Augonis, Ernestas Ivanauskas +1

This study investigates shrinkage of sustainable concrete using different binders to reduce clinker content and CO2 emissions. It found that concretes with pozzolanic binders (CEM II/B-M(P-LL) and CEM II/A-P) exhibit higher early and drying…

Yifan Zhou, Junwei Liu, Hailu Wei +5

This paper proposes a multifunctional radiative cooling geopolymer (MRCG) as a sustainable building material combining thermal insulation and radiative cooling. MRCG achieves low thermal conductivity (0.31 W/(m·K)), high solar reflectance (…

V. D, P. S, A. M +2

This experimental study evaluates the strength and sustainability of Ferrock, a composite material made by substituting cement with steel powder (10% and 20%). Ferrock absorbs CO2 during curing, resulting in a strong and durable material. I…

Р. Ережепов

This paper examines arbolite blocks (wood chip-cement composite) as a low-carbon construction material, analyzing their production technology, physical properties, and environmental benefits. Comparative analysis with brick and aerated conc…

Anas Ahmed, Maaz Ahmed, P. Mikheev +3

This paper presents an integrated net-zero energy residential design in rural Sindh, Pakistan, combining solar PV with battery storage (3.6 kWp) and passive/low-carbon construction. The PV system meets 35.3% of annual electrical demand with…

Nadeem Iqbal, Gohar Nadeem, Ameer

This review evaluates the use of agricultural waste ashes (RHA, SCBA, etc.) as supplementary cementitious materials in Pakistan's construction industry. Optimal processing enables 10-30% cement replacement with 5-25% compressive strength im…

Carlos Rodríguez, Pablo Gómez, Felipe Martí +6

This paper presents microstructural, mineralogical, and mechanical study of low-carbon autoclaved concrete (AC) by partially or fully replacing ordinary Portland cement (OPC) with ground-granulated blast furnace slag (BFS) and substituting …

H. Prathap, B. Narendra, S. N. Kumar

This study optimizes the mix proportion of tri-blend geopolymer self-compacting concrete using GGBS, fly ash, and silica fume, achieving both workability and strength. By utilizing industrial by-products, it reduces environmental impact and…

Nada Oulad Moussa, Mohamed El Haim, Loubaba Rida

This review examines limestone-calcined clay cement (LC3) as a low-carbon binder for 3D concrete printing. LC3 reduces CO2 emissions by 30-50% compared to ordinary Portland cement while achieving high yield stress, thixotropy, and printabil…

Antonella Cornelio, S. Calce, A. Fahimi +1

The ESCAPE approach provides a rapid, data-efficient sustainability screening method for emerging technologies at low technology readiness levels, using embodied energy and carbon footprint indicators. It has been applied across multiple do…

Chang-jun Zhong, Zhaofeng Chen, A. Speroni +1

This review explores the reuse of stone slurry waste (63.5 million tons/year) as a sustainable filler in cement-based materials. Carbonate slurries with high CaCO3 purity can replace 10-15% cement or 20-40% fine aggregate, enhancing compres…

Martina Caruso, Vitor Silva, K. Aljawhari +2

This study quantifies the carbon emissions from earthquake-induced building damage in Europe, revealing an average annual emission of 6.6 Mt CO2e. It provides a harmonized database and probabilistic risk model linking seismic risk to embodi…

A. Alariyan, Anas Alaryan, Mahmoud Alhashash +5

This review systematically analyzes the integration of biomaterials in cement-based composites, focusing on their physical, mechanical, and durability properties. It consolidates existing knowledge to assess carbon footprint reduction and e…

Xunchang Li, Chenyu Miao, Bo Yuan +3

This study investigates the mechanical and microstructural behavior of cement-silt-modified aeolian sand using unconfined compression tests and SEM. Cement content is identified as the key factor, with synergistic interactions enhancing com…

Muhammad Umer, N. Zada, Paul O. Awoyera +3

This study investigates the combined use of palm oil fuel ash (POFA) and jute fiber (JF) in concrete to reduce cement-related carbon emissions. Experimental tests show that 0.10% JF with 10% POFA improves mechanical strength by up to 26%, w…

H. Hoang

This paper explores how traditional Vietnamese passive design principles (natural ventilation, shading, local materials) can inform sustainable high-rise buildings in Ho Chi Minh City to reduce energy demand and carbon emissions. Using qual…

Diego R. Alvarez, T. Kubota, H. Sani +2

This study analyzes the environmental benefits of using wood materials (Glulam) for residential construction in Indonesia. Using BIM and input-output analysis, it compares embodied energy and CO2 across conventional RC, hybrid, and wooden s…

M. S. Deore, D. P. D. Nemade

This study evaluates geopolymer concrete (GPC) using fly ash and GGBS, incorporating AI modeling to compare mechanical, durability, and environmental performance against conventional concrete. Findings show significant CO2 reduction and lif…

M. Fedorczak-Cisak, B. Sadowska, Elżbieta Radziszewska-Zielina +4

This paper analyzes the optimization of carbon footprint (both embodied and operational) for a low-energy residential building complex in Poland. Through social participation (user survey), an optimal variant was selected that reduces prima…

L. Baldazzi, Andrea Saccani, S. Manzi

This review explores the potential of using construction and demolition waste (CDW) as precursors or aggregates in alkali-activated materials (AAMs), offering a sustainable alternative to ordinary Portland cement. While CDW recycling faces …