GX Research Hub · English
GX & Decarbonization Research
This page provides an English interface to the gxceed GX paper corpus. The corpus aggregates papers from 14 contributing scholarly metadata sources and uses AI-assisted classification to identify signals related to measurement, policy narratives, outcomes, implementation, industrial adoption, and verification.
The goal is not only to discover papers, but to observe how GX research is distributed across research substance, implementation narratives, external expectations, implementation substance, and judgment formation.
Summaries are AI-assisted. Always refer to the original paper for authoritative conclusions.
Peer-reviewedCNJournalWaste Management2026#Energy EfficiencyDOI
Development of geopolymer with red mud, fly ash, calcium carbide slag, and phosphogypsum as a step toward low-carbon building materials.
Han Sun, Xiaowei Xie, Mingxing Xie +1
This study develops a clinker-free geopolymer using fly ash, red mud, phosphogypsum, and calcium carbide slag without commercial alkali activators. Under sealed curing, 28-day compressive strength increases by 33% to 14.09 MPa. Leaching tes…
Peer-reviewed🌍 GlobalJournalSustainability2026#AI × ESGDOI
The Role of Modern Digital Mechanisms in Shaping Building Structures for Sustainable Development: A Systematic Literature Review
Anna Szewczyk, J. Dzwierzynska
This systematic review evaluates how AI, Generative Design, and BIM contribute to sustainable development in construction. Using the PRISMA protocol, it synthesizes evidence on algorithmic intelligence supporting UN SDGs (9, 11, 12, 13). Fi…
Peer-reviewed🇺🇸 USAJournalE3S Web of Conferences2026#circular_economyDOI
Life Cycle Assessment of Building Deconstruction: Insights from Ten Projects
Tannaz Afshar Bakeshloo, A. Sawyer, J. D. Lee
This study conducts a standardized LCA on ten building deconstruction projects, comparing standard, good, and best-practice scenarios. Results show average emissions reductions of 62% and 86% respectively, with some projects achieving 98-99…
Peer-reviewed🇺🇸 USAJournalSustainability2026#Energy EfficiencyDOI
Recycled Denim and Polyurethane Foam for Building Insulation and Resource Conservation
N. Madasu, Farnaz Saadat, N. Laredj +4
This study compares recycled denim (cotton fiber) and polyurethane foam insulation using cradle-to-gate LCA and coupled heat-moisture modeling. Results show that recycled denim has lower environmental impacts per installed area and thermal …
Peer-reviewed🌍 GlobalJournalJournal of Building Survey, Appraisal & Valuation2026#Carbon AccountingDOI
Applying whole life carbon assessment to renewable energy infrastructure : Lessons from Lancaster University’s Net Zero Energy Project
Anne Johnstone, G. Allison, Gemma Read
This paper presents a case study of applying whole life carbon assessment (WLCA) to Lancaster University's Solar Farm and associated Energy Centre/District Heat Network. It examines alignment with RICS guidance, challenges encountered, and …
Peer-reviewedJournalEnvironmental science and pollution research international2026#OtherDOI
Quaternary blended composite cement—a pathway to sustainable and circular construction
S. K. Singh, Jyoti Ahlawat
This paper explores the potential of a four-component blended composite cement to drive decarbonization and circular economy transition in the construction sector. It reduces CO₂ emissions compared to traditional cement and effectively util…
Peer-reviewedJournalEPJ Web of Conferences2026#OtherDOI
Tiles Manufacturing Using Silica Fume Cement and Tire Ash for Enhanced Durability in Construction
Noushadali V. C, V. S, Soundarya M. K
This study examines adding tire ash (TA) and silica fume cement (SFC) to construction tiles to improve structural integrity, wear resistance, and durability. With 15% TA, hardness increased 21.2% and corrosion rate decreased 94.4%, demonstr…
Peer-reviewed🌍 GlobalJournalBuildings2026#Carbon AccountingDOI
Guiding Decarbonizing of the Built Environment: Trends, Methods, and Approaches for Carbon Benchmarking in Buildings
Basit Afaq Mir, Anissa Nurdiawati, Sami G. Al‐Ghamdi
This paper reviews carbon benchmarking methods for buildings, covering both operational and embodied carbon. It finds that 81% of studies use bottom-up approaches and nearly 88% focus on residential buildings. Benchmark values vary widely f…
Peer-reviewed🇺🇸 USAJournalBioresource Technology2026#Carbon AccountingDOI
Operational and embodied emissions in life cycle analysis of Biopolymers in Northeastern United States buildings.
Seyedehniloufar Mousavi, Tristan Brown, Robert W. Malmsheimer +2
This study performs a life cycle assessment of bioplastics (PLA, PEF, PP) as carbon-storing building materials for New York State. Bioplastic assemblies reduce operational energy demand by 5-10% and net life cycle emissions by 110-210 kg CO…
Peer-reviewedJournalSmart and Sustainable Built Environment2026#AI × ESGDOI
Guiding early building design towards lower carbon emissions through set-based design and genetic algorithm optimisation
Linda Cusumano, Mats Granath, N. Olsson +1
This study integrates set-based design with genetic algorithm (NSGA-II) optimization to simultaneously minimize cost and embodied carbon in early building design. Applied to a reference building, the genetic algorithm alone reduced carbon b…
Peer-reviewedJournalInternational journal of scientific research in civil engineering2026#Scope 1/2DOI
Carbon Footprint Reduction through Cement Substitution in Structural Concrete
Prakriti Verma, Bhojram Sahu, Ashok Kumar Singh
This paper investigates carbon footprint reduction of structural concrete by partially replacing cement with SCMs like fly ash, GGBS, silica fume, and metakaolin. Using experiments and LCA, it finds GGBS at 40-50% replacement reduces CO2 by…
Peer-reviewedJournalInternational Journal of Advanced Research in Science, Communication and Technology2026#OtherDOI
Nano Technology in Building Construction
Sanket Girmala Mali, Rajvardhan Dasharath Patil, Vivek Satappa Patil Swajeet Santosh Belgudri, Vikas Kumbhar, Mrs. V. R. Shah Department
Nano concrete technology integrates nanomaterials to improve concrete's mechanical, thermal, and durability properties, leading to longer service life and reduced carbon emissions. Challenges include cost, scalability, and long-term environ…
Peer-reviewedJournalPeriodica polytechnica. Civil engineering2026#Energy EfficiencyDOI
Toward Carbon-neutral Concrete: Early Age Strength of Mechanically Activated Construction and Demolition Waste-based Binders
C. Ngandu, G. Mucsi
This study demonstrates that mechanical activation (MA) of construction and demolition waste (CDW) improves early-age compressive strength as a cement substitute. The optimal replacement of cement with MA CDW is 25%, achieving up to 67 MPa.…
Peer-reviewed🌍 GlobalJournalGlobal Media and Social Sciences Research Journal2026#Carbon AccountingDOI
Topology Optimization and Performance Evaluation of Prefabricated Concrete Joints Based on LCA Emissions
Sakura Kato, Gabriel Robert
This paper integrates topology optimization with LCA for prefabricated concrete joints, incorporating global warming potential as an objective variable. The optimized design achieves a 30% mass reduction and significant embodied carbon savi…
Peer-reviewedJournalAdvances in Cement Research2026#Energy EfficiencyDOI
LCA-guided design and optimisation of sulfoaluminate cement with GGBFS and fly ash
Liulei Lu, Xiaoli Li#, Qi Luo +3
This study uses LCA to optimize a hybrid cement system combining sulfoaluminate cement with GGBFS and fly ash, achieving a 70% CO2 reduction compared to OPC. Adding 4% desulfurization gypsum improved compressive strength and pore structure.…
Peer-reviewed🌍 GlobalJournalUrban Science2026#Carbon AccountingDOI
From Factory to Community: Integrated Design to Upcycle Waste Construction Materials from Modular Building Factories for Community Gardens in West Yorkshire
Yun Gao, Nwakaego C. Onyenokporo, Manas Murthy +1
This paper proposes integrated design to upcycle waste from modular building factories into a community garden pavilion. Whole-life carbon assessment of three scenarios shows up to 81% reduction compared to using new materials, demonstratin…
Peer-reviewedJournalSustainability2026#OtherDOI
Mechanical Properties, Self-Healing Characteristics, and Chloride-Ion Penetration Resistance of Cement-Free Composites Incorporating Aluminosilicate Material-Based Capsules
Se-Jin Choi, Jeong-Yeon Park, Chun‐Wei Chang +1
This study developed cement-free alkali-activated composites using industrial byproducts (fly ash and blast furnace slag). Adding 10% aluminosilicate material-based capsules (AMCs) improved compressive strength recovery to 112–118% and enha…
Peer-reviewedJournalScientific Reports2026#Carbon AccountingDOI
Energy and carbon estimation in construction and maintenance of pavements using conventional and alternative materials: a comparative analysis.
B. Pradeep, N. Lavanya, M. R. Archana +2
This study compares energy consumption and carbon emissions from conventional and alternative materials in pavement construction and maintenance. Using life cycle assessment, it highlights the importance of material selection for reducing e…
Peer-reviewedJournalMagazine of Concrete Research2026#OtherDOI
Utilization of waste-derived carbon black nanoparticles for enhancing the thermo-mechanical properties of cement mortar
Nitish Kumar, Akshay Sharma, Arpit Goyal +2
This work explores the use of waste-derived carbon black nanoparticles (CBN) in cement mortar to enhance compressive strength and thermal resistance up to 800°C. Adding 2% CBN significantly improved properties, with denser microstructure ob…
Peer-reviewedJournalINTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IN ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT2026#Carbon AccountingDOI
Integrated Structural Performance and Carbon Footprint Assessment of Reinforced Concrete Incorporating Supplementary Cementitious Material with Multiple Cement Sources
Dr. R. Manju, Srinithi P, Dr. V. Selvan
This study integrates structural performance, durability, and carbon footprint assessment of reinforced concrete with supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) like Metakaolin, Alccofine, and Biocement. Results show Alccofine improves str…