GX & Decarbonization Research

Marina Clausi, A. Fernández‐Jiménez, Gianluca Girardi +2

This study develops low-carbon alkali-activated binders from mechanochemically activated illitic, carbonate-rich clays, avoiding calcination to reduce CO2 emissions from cement production. The method eliminates the need for high-temperature…

Rasmus Pettinen, Sahas Shah, Tansu Galimova +3

This study evaluates low-carbon energy carriers (e-fuels, battery electric, hybrid) for non-road mobile machinery across four use cases: agriculture, forestry, port, and construction. It finds that no single solution fits all; the feasibili…

Chuang Li, Liping Deng, Tongtong Lei +1

This study develops an evolutionary game model integrating regret theory and pair approximation to analyze low-carbon consumption diffusion. It finds that economic thresholds determine adoption equilibrium, social network density affects di…

Talha Bin Nadeem, Muhammad Asif, Hari Kumar Suberi

This paper examines the potential of renewable energy and low-carbon systems to address Pakistan's energy crisis. It highlights the country's abundant solar, wind, hydro, and biomass resources and provides policy recommendations for sustain…

Bixiong Li, Chengcheng Yan, Lianghui Li +3

This study investigates the feasibility of using high-titanium slag sand (HTSS) as a sustainable alternative to quartz sand in ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC). Incorporating HTSS accelerated cement hydration, enhancing compressive st…

Fangchun Liao, Yin Chi, Lihua Xu +4

This study conducts uniaxial tensile tests on low-carbon high-performance concrete (LC-HPC) with high dosages of industrial by-products, showing carbon emission reductions of 49.49%-65.66%. Hybrid fibers improve peak stress and strain, and …

Pingchuan Dong, Wen Yue

This study examines the impact of China's low-carbon city pilot policy on urban economic resilience using a difference-in-differences approach. Analyzing panel data from 270 Chinese cities from 2005-2020, it finds that low-carbon city devel…

Hugo Martínez Martínez Ángeles, Cesar Augusto Navarro Navarro Rubio, José Gabriel Ríos Ríos Moreno +5

This systematic review (PRISMA 2020) evaluates low-carbon construction materials from 2018-2026. It finds that low-carbon cement reduces CO2 by 10-75%, engineered timber and bamboo by 28-70%, while recycled aggregate performance depends on …

Junnan Li, Peng Li, Xu Guo +4

This critical review examines the landfill plastisphere, linking microplastic degradation and greenhouse gas emissions. It proposes that the plastisphere acts as a biogeochemical interface influencing carbon and nitrogen transformations, po…

Seyed Reza Hosseini, Ayat Gharehghani, Jabraeil Ahbabi Saray

This paper proposes a low-carbon biomass power generation system integrating the Allam cycle and chemical looping combustion. The system enables efficient CO2 capture and potentially negative emissions.

Tajudeen Ajayi, Tope S. AYODELE, Tolulope Omotoso

This study proposes an interdisciplinary architecture-textile framework using 'fabric intelligence' for low-carbon, inclusive housing in Nigeria. A PRISMA systematic review and quantitative analysis of 58 studies shows textile-informed stra…

Jianyang Lei, Huanhuan Yang, Fangfang Wang

This study analyzes the impact of China's Low-Carbon City pilot policy on income inequality. Using city-level data, it finds that the policy may increase inequality in the short term, while also highlighting potential long-term environmenta…

Meng Chen, Yulin Ge, Junqi Sun +2

This study investigates the effects of replacing fine aggregates with carbonated recycled fine aggregates (CRFA) (0%-100%) on the mechanical and microstructural properties of engineered cementitious composites (ECC). Results show that incre…

Yanling Guo, Zhenzhen Liu, Mingzheng Zhu +2

This paper investigates upcycling high-volume phosphogypsum into low-carbon engineered cementitious composites. It studies synergistic hydration, mechanical performance, and eco-efficiency, demonstrating potential for waste reduction and ca…

Abhiram Shukla, Pankaj Mishra, Harish Kizhakkumodom Venkatanarayanan

This study experimentally assesses the rheological behavior and environmental impact of low-carbon cement paste incorporating fly ash and GGBS. It quantifies the CO2 reduction potential and workability implications, offering insights for pr…

Liu Liu, Jun Zhu

This study constructs dual networks for low-carbon basic and applied research using patent and publication data, and employs ERGMs and MERGMs to explain formation factors and dependencies. Key findings: for basic research networks, collabor…

Junseok Song, Hosik Hahn, Sunghun Kwak +5

A molten GaBi catalyst enables CO2-free hydrogen production at 500–800°C, with the Ga0.11Bi0.89 alloy showing low activation energy (67.2 kJ/mol) and stable operation for 158 h. A 552 ton H2/day plant achieves superior economic and environm…

Kyle Vogt‐Lowell, Vasudev Haribal, Luke Neal +5

Molten-carbonate-mediated ethane ODH (MM-ODH) is a chemical-looping process integrating ethane cracking with in-situ CO2 capture and conversion. It reduces net energy consumption by 34% versus steam cracking with MEA capture, and product-sy…

Johan Øvrevik, Barbara Rothen-Rutishauser, Olli Sippula +9

The LowC project investigates the impact of low-carbon fuels (hydrogen, ammonia, e-fuels) on air pollutant emissions and climate drivers for heavy-duty transport (aviation, maritime, off-road). It combines emission characterization, atmosph…

Yuheng Gao, Lang Liu, Tiantian Li +4

This study develops a low-carbon material by combining magnesium and coal-based solid waste, evaluating its strength, microstructural evolution, and acoustic emission properties. It demonstrates potential for waste utilization and CO2 emiss…