GX & Decarbonization Research

Hasitha Priyashantha, Imasha S. Jayathissa, Janak K. Vidanarachchi +3

This structured narrative review synthesizes evidence on climate impacts on South Asian livestock systems, including heat stress, feed scarcity, and disease. It proposes climate-smart interventions combining traditional knowledge with preci…

Khalili Zonouz, Mozhgan, Khalili Zonouz, Homa

This multi-method foresight study explores decarbonization pathways for the global steel industry by 2050. Using an international Delphi panel and MICMAC analysis, it identifies green hydrogen availability and climate policy stringency as k…

Huynh, Thi Ngoc Thuong, Nguyen Thi, My Hien, Nguyen Ngoc Hung +4

This paper examines techno-economic optimization of hydrogen-integrated combined cycle power plants under carbon pricing. It analyzes the effects of hydrogen co-firing rates and carbon prices, proposing optimal operational strategies.

Zhou, Xiaoyan, Ruan, Min, Yu, Jing +1

This study examines how statutory net zero targets affect low-carbon energy investments by public firms. It finds that only ambitious national-level targets significantly promote investment, highlighting the importance of policy stringency …

Aiqun Guan, Ziyi Cai, Ya Zhou +1

This dataset provides greenhouse gas emissions and nutrition profiles for 320 dishes from eight major Chinese cuisines. It can be used for carbon footprint analysis of food and research on sustainable diets.

Alexis Ruiz-González, Sylvestre Delmotte, Frédérika Nadon +3

This study quantified gross and net GHG emissions on 62 commercial dairy farms in Québec, Canada, including soil and tree carbon stock changes on 42 farms. Gross emissions showed moderate variability (CV=14.6%) while net emissions varied wi…

Xincong Liu, Ran Fang, Yaqin Jiang +6

This study analyzes the net impact of dam construction in China on greenhouse gas emissions from 1960 to 2060, considering both methane emissions from reservoirs and displacement of fossil fuel power. It quantifies trade-offs and informs en…

Andrés J. Picazo-Tadeo, Celia Melguizo, Jesús Peiró-Palomino

This paper assesses eco-efficiency in greenhouse gas emissions across EU regions using DEA and bootstrap regression. Nordic and Western regions are most eco-efficient, while Central and Eastern regions lag. Innovation capacity, governance q…

Usman M Muhammad, Aminu Nasiru, Shehu L Ibrahim +2

This study estimates greenhouse gas emissions from ruminants in Nigeria using the IPCC Tier 1a protocol. Over 1998-2022, livestock populations and emissions increased significantly, with cattle as the largest source. Enteric methane dominat…

Khaled Sayed Gad, Lorenzo Caravetta, Riccardo Sordi +1

This paper criticizes aggregated energy system optimization models for rail transport decarbonization planning, showing they can hide infeasible pathways and underestimate costs. Using Italy as a case study to 2050, it argues for more detai…

Qiongyao Ren, Tao XU, Dan Qiao

This study examines how social capital and low-carbon cognition influence rural residents' willingness to adopt housing retrofits for decarbonization. Findings highlight the importance of community bonds and environmental awareness in drivi…

Harshul Singhal, Ali Badiei

This paper presents a utility-calibrated whole-building simulation of a London restaurant (655.82 m²) using OpenStudio/EnergyPlus. Scenarios including insulation, glazing, LED lighting, heat pumps, and PV were tested, achieving up to 24% re…

Tao Wang, Shi-Jie Cao, Yu Qian Ang

This paper presents a climate-specific and morphology-informed approach to decarbonization policy for cities using urban building energy modeling. It provides a framework for tailoring building efficiency measures to local climate and urban…

Shabdiki Chaurasia, Bilen Akuzum, Ertan Agar

This study proposes electrochemical Na2SO4 salt splitting to produce Ca(OH)2 as a cement clinker intermediate without CO2 evolution. Using a zero-gap flow electrolyzer, it achieves >90% Faradaic efficiency for NaOH generation and ≥85% purit…

Fiseha Tesfaye, Leiting Shen, Sudatta Das +1

This paper reviews recent developments in decarbonization of the iron and steel industry, including emerging technologies such as hydrogen-based direct reduction and carbon capture utilization and storage. It discusses policy frameworks and…

Sandra Furlan Nogueira, N. P. Ramos, J. E. Ayer +7

This paper provides a meta-analytical synthesis of N2O emission factors from nitrogen fertilizer application in Brazilian agricultural systems. It quantifies the effects of soil management practices and climatic conditions on emission facto…

P. Ravichandra, P. Reddy, A. Reddy +1

This paper provides a comprehensive overview of India's environmental regulatory framework, covering key legislation, climate policies, renewable energy missions, waste management, and ESG norms. It highlights progress and persistent challe…

Kunj Kumar Dubey, Sujeet Kumar Singh, Bhim Kumar Mahato

This study proposes a spatio-temporal optimization framework for siting large-scale solar-hydrogen production facilities, combining AHP, Starfish Optimization Algorithm, and Monte Carlo simulation. Applied to high-potential regions in India…

Mohaddeseh Abbaszadeh, Sai Kumar Punna, Suvarshitha Pusuluru +5

This review examines AI and machine learning applications in microalgae-based biofuel production and green material fabrication. Techniques like ANN and SVM achieve predictive accuracy above R²=0.93, optimizing biomass yield and pollutant r…

M. Basnukaev, L. Gadzhialieva

This paper compares EU ETS and Russia's Sakhalin experiment to analyze financing green projects via carbon taxation. It shows EU Innovation Fund allocated €5.2 billion for clean tech and hydrogen, and Russia's green bond market exceeded 1 t…