GX & Decarbonization Research

Foniman Saragi, Syafira Defni, Vyna Rohmatika +7

This study examines the role of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in developing sustainability competencies through a bibliometric and systematic review of 534 and 24 studies respectively. It finds that NbS foster cognitive, socio-emotional, and…

N.T. Folliard, S. Waters, M.M. Ahmad +2

This study evaluates total gas and methane production from low carbon footprint finishing diets using the Ankom RF gas production system over 48 hours. Apparent dry matter disappearance is also measured, providing basic data on the environm…

Jian Wang, Daquan Shi, Minghao Liu +4

This paper proposes a method to design high-density low-carbon binders for nuclear protection engineering by synergistically combining multiple solid wastes. The synergy among wastes is exploited to achieve both material performance and red…

Mohammadmahdi Abedi, Zivar Azmoodeh, Eloi Figueiredo

This study developed a low-carbon cement composite replacing 40% of cement with Limestone-Calcined Clay-Cement (LC3) and incorporating polypyrrole (PPy) for integrated piezoresistive self-sensing and electrochemical energy storage. The opti…

Zhang Fei, Xing Du, Haixia Shi

This study develops a model based on social cognitive theory to examine how school environmental education influences university students' green and low-carbon behavior. Using structural equation modeling on 763 respondents from Sichuan, Ch…

Md Jaynul Abden, Vivian W.Y. Tam, Jannatul Dil Afroze +1

This paper proposes a method to incorporate shear-exfoliated graphene into recycled concrete, achieving high performance and low carbon footprint. It enables reduction of cement content while enhancing concrete strength, contributing to dec…

Shuntaro Tsubaki, Dionisios G. Vlachos, José M. Catalá-Civera +2

This preface introduces a special issue on emerging microwave catalysis for carbon neutrality. Microwave catalysis is an emerging technology expected to improve energy efficiency and enable CO2 conversion, and the issue presents the latest …

Ülkü DAĞDELEN

This review synthesizes evidence on how sheep and goat production systems interact with soil health, biodiversity, and climate resilience. It examines grazing intensity, management strategies, and greenhouse gas emissions, highlighting the …

Mashford Zenda, Happy Mathew Tirivangasi, Adrino Mazenda

This systematic review synthesizes evidence on climate-smart agriculture (CSA) in South Africa, examining its links to food security and climate response. Based on 30 studies, common CSA practices like crop diversification and conservation …

Kante Mamadou, Maiga Yacouba, Toure Boubacar Kola

This qualitative study examines how poor household solid waste management in Bamako, Mali, contributes to climate change through GHG emissions from open burning and methanization, and exacerbates flooding. It highlights threats to SDG 11 an…

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This paper discusses R&D directions for manufacturing in the circular economy era. No abstract is available.

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This paper explores the sustainability requirements for the textile industry. While details are lacking, it likely discusses environmental impact reduction and social responsibility in the sector.

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This paper explores Japan's unique concept of circular economy, discussing its policy and industrial applications, focusing on resource efficiency and waste reduction, with implications for Japan's GX strategy.

Ankita Rajput, Poonam Chaturvedi, Priyanka Dubey +1

This study analyzes 22 years of data from major rice-producing countries, examining the relationship between rice production and greenhouse gas emissions. Emission intensity decreased in all countries, indicating improved production efficie…

Jennifer Jouwena, Andre M. De Wolf, Thomas J. Hendrickx +1

This study quantifies the CO2 equivalent emissions of sevoflurane anesthesia across fresh gas flows. Sevoflurane emissions dominate (>97% of total), and lowering fresh gas flow is the key to reducing global warming impact.

Komang Nickita Sari, Maria Anityasari, T. T. Suhariyanto +1

Using a MaxDiff discrete choice experiment with 434 Indonesian students, this study analyzes consumer preferences for remanufactured laptops. Functionality expectation is the dominant driver, while environmental consciousness has weak effec…

P. Youssef, Malek Masmoudi, Ali Cheaitou +1

This study develops and validates a BIM-based framework to automate the Estidama Pearl Rating System's Materials category for UAE residential projects. Using Dynamo scripts and LCA integration, it reduces manual effort by 90% and achieves c…

Adeola Ajayi, O. Oladunmoye, J. Taiwo

This study investigates the role of bamboo and unfired clay bricks in promoting environmentally friendly architecture using a mixed-methods approach involving 150 survey respondents and 20 expert interviews. Findings show these materials ar…

Sachin Ghimire, C. L. Gnawali

This study compares petroleum-based epoxy with bio-based hybrid systems incorporating waste-derived biochar and beeswax. Results show reduced carbon footprint (10.40 to 9.30 kg CO2eq/kg) and 59% reduction in VOCs. A Sustainable Material Ind…

Baber Ali, Abdul Waheed, Muhammad Siddique Afridi +2

This review synthesizes literature on nitrogen use efficiency, decarbonization of ammonia synthesis, and gas sensing for agricultural emissions. It finds that efficiency improvements and cleaner production have complementary effects, and hi…