GX & Decarbonization Research

Mengqi Xie, Qichang Ma, Xiang Chen

This paper systematically reviews the evolution of the energy security concept in the context of low-carbon transitions, highlighting regional divergences and emerging research trends. It offers an integrated perspective on energy policy an…

Roberta Botinha, Frank N. H. Schrama, Inge Bellemans +2

As the steel industry decarbonizes and increases circularity, scrap use rises, making chromium control in low-carbon steelmaking challenging. This review synthesizes thermodynamics, slag structure, and kinetics to explain chromium distribut…

Gengrui Chen, Hui Hongxun, GAO Hongjun +2

This paper reviews how industrial users can support the low-carbon transition of power systems through process reconfiguration. It analyzes flexibility mechanisms in steel, electrolytic aluminum, and cement industries, and proposes a three-…

Adel Ben Youssef, Mounir Dahmani, Davide La Torre

This study evaluates the efficiency of green finance and energy transition policies in OECD countries using an integrated MCDA and SHAP approach. It provides insights for policy prioritization and efficiency improvement.

Elena Timofeeva, Arne Surmann, Patrick Selzam +3

This study simulates a reference urban energy community (rooftop PV, batteries, EVs, heat pumps) across 16 scenarios under four European regulatory frameworks. PV capacity is the main driver of energy autonomy (16.3-30.8% of demand), optimi…

Norah H. Almousa, Khawla M. Almalahi, Khulud A. Abuhaimed +3

This paper comprehensively reviews advanced thermochemical and catalytic conversion technologies for producing biofuels and biochemicals from lignocellulosic biomass. It compares pyrolysis, gasification, and hydrothermal liquefaction, highl…

Rima Das, Shubham Chaudhary, Abhishek Pandey +2

This chapter analyzes challenges of energy security and low-carbon transition in urban areas, proposing integration of renewable energy, smart grids, microgrids, and IoT/data-driven technologies. It discusses regulatory barriers, socioecono…

Shalini Bhattacharyya, Rameshpathy Manian

This review provides a chronological overview of biofuels' development and innovations, highlighting the necessity of energy transition via Hubbert Peak Theory and fossil fuel depletion. Using a PRISMA 2020-guided systematic framework integ…

Mantel N

This paper argues that exogenous cost reduction in energy system models misses deployment-cost feedback, hiding nonlinear policy dynamics. Using a stylized Great Britain power system, it identifies a battery subsidy threshold (~£513/kW) whe…

Li H, Wu J

This study proposes a HEFA-PG process integrating combined heat and power into the conventional HEFA route for waste oil-to-SAF production, and compares environmental performance via LCA. Under grid decarbonization and green hydrogen scenar…

Mantegna, Gabriel

This archive provides data and code to reproduce the uncertainty-aware capacity expansion model for California's grid planning. It includes instructions to run deterministic and three adaptive robust optimization cases, plus 312 stress test…

Zabala, Laura, Arandia, Nerea, Osorio García, Andoni +8

This deliverable details the development of energy asset simulation models and Model Predictive Control (MPC) algorithms for optimized control of local energy systems within the FEDECOM project. It covers three pilot sites: green hydrogen, …

Preeti Manke, Dr. Sourabh Rungta, Dr. Satyadharma Bharti +1

This paper proposes a novel load forecasting model based on Graph Q Networks (GQNs) to address the challenges of modern power grids with high renewable integration. The model achieves superior accuracy (MAPE 1.2%, RMSE 0.8 MW) compared to e…

Perigon Partners Ltd

The Low-Carbon Transition Index (LCTI) is an annual assessment of real-economy progress on the low-carbon transition, scoring 14 indicators against Stated Policies and Net Zero pathways. It finds the transition is moving in the right direct…

Guys, Nicholas, Jovanovic, Igor

This report investigates integrating environmental impact assessment into energy system planning, using LCA and MCDA to evaluate decarbonization strategies in Switzerland, Spain, and Belgium. It balances trade-offs between GHG reductions, m…

Zhang, Jingjing, Chen, Bin, Wang, Sijing +1

This dataset provides direct GHG emissions from municipal solid waste treatment in 277 Chinese cities for 2023 and 2050 under 2187 scenarios, broken down by treatment pathway (landfill, incineration, food waste valorization). It also includ…

Darylann Aragon, Rachael Budowle, Alyssa Wechsler Duba

This paper explores digital storytelling as a participatory method to co-identify community priorities in Wyoming amid energy transitions. It offers insights into incorporating local voices into policy-making during energy transitions.

Hanen Keskes, Alexander Martin

This paper conceptualizes a people-centered energy transition, emphasizing community participation and benefits over purely technological approaches. It highlights the importance of social acceptance and equity in energy policy.

Yimeng Jiao, Zhengda Lin, Ziyang Dong +7

This study proposes recycling melanoidin by-products to enhance recovery of green hydrogen and short-chain gaseous hydrocarbons from thermal-hydrolyzed sludge pyrolysis. It reveals the key role of active nitrogen species in the reaction mec…

Kleber Nunes Silva, Pedro Bancillon Ventin Muniz, Felipe Andrade Torres +1

This paper evaluates biofuel and renewable ether blends in compression ignition engines, focusing on emissions reduction and performance. It aims to support cleaner bioenergy transitions by analyzing greenhouse gas mitigation and combustion…