GX & Decarbonization Research

Wenwen Song, Yonghui Tang, Yusuo Li +1

Using panel data from 31 Chinese provinces (2010-2023), this study finds that digital technology significantly reduces agricultural carbon emission intensity, with effects mediated through strengthened environmental regulation and improved …

Héctor Quiroga-Barriga, César Ramírez-Márquez, José María Ponce‐Ortega

This paper examines the role of small modular reactors (SMRs) in strategic planning for low-carbon power systems. It analyzes grid integration challenges and policy implications, positioning SMRs as flexible and cost-effective low-carbon so…

S M Masuka, Edson Kugara Chiwandika, Hang Liu +1

This critical review examines advanced applications of self-reducing pellets in low-carbon ironmaking. Self-reducing pellets contain carbon sources internally, reducing the need for external reducing agents and lowering CO2 emissions. The r…

Li Liu, Yan Chen

This study evaluates China's low-carbon city pilot program on green total factor productivity (GTFP) using PSM-DID on 285 cities (2009-2022). The policy significantly boosts GTFP, with technological innovation and industrial upgrading as ke…

Cinthia Serrato-Arias, Andrew Rowe

This paper provides a comparative techno-economic analysis of methane pyrolysis for low-carbon hydrogen production, evaluating costs and efficiency against conventional methods, highlighting its potential for decarbonizing hydrogen producti…

Yuxin Xing

This paper analyzes smart transportation, energy, and waste management for a low-carbon economy, proposing a dual-layer ADN scenario planning model solved by Cuckoo Search and interior point method. It reduces emission costs by 40.44% compa…

Hafiz Muhammad Alamgir, Badee Alshameri

This study presents a low-carbon method to stabilize expansive clay using magnesium hydroxide-activated industrial wastes (rice husk ash and silica fume). Treated soil showed up to 320% increase in compressive strength and 99.5% reduction i…

Li Wang, Hanyu Zhou, Jing Liao +1

This paper empirically examines how ESG performance drives corporate low-carbon transformation using Chinese firm-level data. It finds that better ESG ratings reduce financing costs and spur innovation, leading to significant carbon emissio…

Jing Tong, Regina Mulunda, Joel Victor Dossa

This study examines how financial inclusion affects carbon intensity in 35 Sub-Saharan African countries from 2000-2022, focusing on the mediating role of technological innovation. Using panel data and robust econometrics, it finds that gre…

Jingwen Wang, Dan He, K Chen +2

This study analyzes policy incentive mechanisms for low-carbon pathway selection in forest tourism destinations. Using data from 16 destinations in Liaoning Province from 2017 to 2022, it estimates costs of three low-carbon pathways: on-sit…

Xianyu Hou, Langxiong Gan, Lei Zhang +3

This study proposes a novel multi-objective reinforcement learning framework (FMORL) for low-carbon path planning of inland vessels. It optimizes routes to minimize CO2 emissions while considering trade-offs with operational costs and time.…

Jinfeng Li, Run Tang, Siyu Jiang +6

This paper proposes a method to dynamically characterize power user profiles to assess their low-carbon regulation potential, contributing to demand response and energy efficiency.

Feng Pan, Chen Yang, Yuyao Yang +2

This paper proposes a novel low-carbon demand response mechanism using marginal carbon emission factors (MCEF) instead of average factors. MCEF provides high-sensitivity signals for real-time emission impacts of load changes, accounting for…

M. Feng, S.-x. Sun, Y Shi +1

This study analyzes the impact of residential building layouts on carbon diffusion in urban centers and proposes optimization methods for low-carbon communities. By adjusting building orientation and spacing, carbon emission dispersion can …

Nahua Shi, Minjun Rao, Li J +2

This study integrates TPB and TAM to analyze how carbon footprint rating on food packaging influences low-carbon purchasing behavior. Surveying 581 respondents across four Chinese regions, it finds that perceived ease of use, usefulness, su…

Bing Xia, Jianzhuang Xiao, Michael Beer +1

This paper proposes a method linking structural safety and embodied carbon during service for low-carbon design of concrete structures under climate change, contributing to decarbonization in construction.

Boling Wu, Yuxin Li, Qi Qian +3

This paper proposes a robust planning framework for regional integrated energy systems that incorporates cross-seasonal hydrogen storage and biogenic carbon recycling to achieve low-carbon goals. The model optimizes system design and operat…

Zhang Tian, Xiaoqin Li, Ning Wei +3

This study evaluates the seismic performance of masonry walls retrofitted with a low-carbon sprayed ECC (Engineered Cementitious Composite). Experimental and analytical results show enhanced strength and ductility while reducing carbon foot…

Nisrine Berdai, Jamila Elhaini, Hassane Moustabchir

This paper reviews recent advancements in hempcrete, a bio-based composite made from hemp hurds and lime, highlighting its thermal insulation, carbon sequestration, and low CO2 emissions during production. Hempcrete is positioned as a susta…

Jess B. Kozman, Jack Bashian

This paper emphasizes that AI/ML workflows for low-carbon subsurface energy projects (geothermal, CCS) require high-quality, well-curated geotechnical data adhering to FAIR principles. It highlights that many datasets lack integration and g…