GX Research Hub · English
GX & Decarbonization Research
This page provides an English interface to the gxceed GX paper corpus. The corpus aggregates papers from 14 contributing scholarly metadata sources and uses AI-assisted classification to identify signals related to measurement, policy narratives, outcomes, implementation, industrial adoption, and verification.
The goal is not only to discover papers, but to observe how GX research is distributed across research substance, implementation narratives, external expectations, implementation substance, and judgment formation.
Summaries are AI-assisted. Always refer to the original paper for authoritative conclusions.
Peer-reviewed🇺🇸 USAJournalClimate2026#Energy TransitionDOI
Characteristics of CO2 Greenhouse Gas Emissions from U.S. Electricity Generation
Richard A. Michelfelder, Eugene A. Pilotte, Joseph Simmerman
Estimates the CO2 emission production function for U.S. electric utilities. Finds aggressive mitigation through fuel switching and technology substitution, with decreasing returns to scale. CO2 emissions declined despite flat generation.
Peer-reviewedJournalProgress in Nuclear Energy2026#Energy TransitionDOI
Feasibility and readiness of next-generation small modular reactors for marine decarbonization: A technical, economic, and societal review
Seon-Gon Kim, Jophous Mugabi, Jae-Ho Jeong
This review paper comprehensively evaluates the feasibility and readiness of next-generation small modular reactors (SMRs) for marine decarbonization from technical, economic, and societal perspectives. It analyzes SMRs as a novel low-carbo…
Preprint🇺🇸 USA2026#Energy TransitionDOI
Heterogeneous Decarbonization: Technology-Specific Renewable Shocks and Asymmetric Emissions Responses Across the Global Economy
Wasiu Akintunde
This study shows that renewable energy deployment yields heterogeneous emission reductions across countries. Developing economies see 16-33% reductions through output contraction, while advanced economies experience rebounds up to 39% under…
Peer-reviewed🇨🇳 ChinaJournalMaterials2026#Energy TransitionDOI
Effect of Water–Solid Ratio on the Performance, Microstructure Evolution, and Low-Carbon Characteristics of Multi-Solid-Waste-Based Flowable Stabilized Soil
Jiaojiao Ni, Qing Jiang, Qiwei Zhan +2
This study develops a geopolymer cement (SGPC) using 80% industrial solid wastes (soda residue, slag, phosphogypsum). At optimal water-solid ratio 0.43, it achieves 28-day compressive strength of 1.45 MPa, reduces CO2 emissions by 74.7% (23…
Peer-reviewed🌍 GlobalJournalFrontiers in Sustainable Development2026#Energy TransitionDOI
Discussion on Economic Benefit Analysis and Sustainable Development Path in Low-Carbon City Development
Haoyu Liao
This paper analyzes the economic benefits of low-carbon cities via three pathways: cost savings & jobs, carbon markets & green finance, and comparative trajectories. Using data from IEA, EU-ETS and case studies (Copenhagen, China, EU), it o…
Peer-reviewedJournalEnergy Conversion and Management X2026#Energy TransitionDOI
A resilient and carbon-aware virtual power plant coordination framework for low-carbon energy systems using multi-objective optimization
M. Vaigundamoorthi, M. Thirumalai, Savitha Venkatesan +4
This paper proposes a virtual power plant (VPP) coordination framework for low-carbon energy systems. Using multi-objective optimization, it balances resilience and carbon awareness, aiming to integrate renewables and reduce emissions.
Peer-reviewed🇨🇳 ChinaJournalInternational Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems2026#Energy TransitionDOI
Low-carbon data center optimization considering aggregated utilization of fragmented resources
Jian Zhao, Zhongwen Zhang, Keran Huang +2
This study proposes a correlation model to estimate compute-related power load from processor states, an aggregated utilization method for low-carbon allocation using fragmented resources, and a coordination framework integrating controllab…
Peer-reviewed🇺🇸 USAJournalLibra2026#Energy TransitionDOI
Solar Synthesis: A Portable Distributed Solar Simulator; Nuclear Power In the United States: Great Potential
Evan DiCosmo
This paper analyzes the U.S. nuclear power industry using Actor Network Theory to address surging electricity demand from data centers. It identifies cost, permitting, waste, and public opinion as key factors, recommending a mix of nuclear …
Peer-reviewedJournalARRUS Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities2026#Energy TransitionDOI
Energy Transition and Social Issues in Mining-Adjacent Areas: A Sociological Study of Development in Central Halmahera, Indonesia
Herman Usman, Laily Ramadhany Can, Marno Wance
This study qualitatively examines the socioeconomic and ecological impacts of the energy transition driven by nickel mining in Central Halmahera, Indonesia, using a development sociology framework. It finds that mining has altered livelihoo…
Peer-reviewed🇪🇺 EuropeJournalEnergy Research & Social Science2026#Energy TransitionDOI
Towards effective and just energy transitions in underprivileged neighbourhoods: A double-eyed and sociotechnical approach
John Grin, Joep Frens, Thomas Hoppe +10
This paper proposes a Just PREPARE approach for energy transitions in underprivileged neighborhoods, addressing resident resistance due to trust issues. It uses double-eyed methods to align solutions with residents' needs and participatory …
Peer-reviewed🌍 GlobalJournalZenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)2026#Energy TransitionDOI
Energy Justice and the Transition to Renewable Energy in Africa: Community Participation and Equity in Access
Winner Minah-Eeba, Collins Iyaminapu Iyoloma, Tamunotonye Sotonye Ibanibo
This qualitative comparative case study examines how renewable energy projects in South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria adhere to energy justice principles (distributive, procedural, recognition). Kenya's decentralized systems promote inclusive …
Peer-reviewed🇺🇸 USAJournalClean Technologies and Environmental Policy2026#Energy TransitionDOI
Energy burden implications of air pollution reductions during energy transitions
Purva Bommireddy, Teagan Goforth, Destenie Nock
This study investigates how air pollution reductions affect energy-burdened populations across different US decarbonization pathways. Rapid carbon reduction scenarios (1.5°C pathway, 100% renewable by 2035) achieve near parity in PM2.5 expo…
Preprint🌍 GlobalResearch Square2026#Energy TransitionDOI
Robust climate tests for fossil fuel supply under the Paris Agreement
Daniel Horen Greenford, Corey Lesk, Ashlee Barnes +3
This study proposes robust climate tests for fossil fuel supply consistent with the Paris Agreement. It provides a framework to evaluate supply-side emission reduction pathways, offering insights for policy-making and investment decisions.
Peer-reviewed🌍 GlobalJournalEnergy Policy2026#Energy TransitionDOI
On-grid energy communities in Latin America: Institutional barriers and enabling conditions for a sustainable transition
Jorge-Andrés Polanco, Gabriel García-Martínez
This paper analyzes institutional barriers and enabling conditions for on-grid energy communities in Latin America, providing policy insights for a sustainable energy transition.
Peer-reviewed🌍 GlobalJournalUnconventional Resources2026#Energy TransitionDOI
Recent advances in energy storage technologies for resilient building energy systems
Udayasoorian Kaaviya Priya, Ramalingam Senthil
This review evaluates electrical, thermal, and chemical energy storage technologies for resilient building systems. It concludes that no single technology can deliver comprehensive resilience; integrated multi-storage approaches are essenti…
Peer-reviewed🌍 GlobalJournalEnvironmental Research Energy2026#Energy TransitionDOI
Finches and electric futures: anticipating energy (in)justice in the Galápagos Islands
Lara M. Santos Ayllón, Valeria Ochoa‐Herrera, Adolfo Mejía-Montero +2
This paper applies a novel 'Justice by Design' methodology to anticipate energy (in)justice in the Galápagos Islands' transition from fossil fuels to renewables. Based on fieldwork, it identifies risks and opportunities across multispecies,…
Peer-reviewed🌍 GlobalJournalEnergy Reports2026#Energy TransitionDOI
Energy system modeling in South and Southeast Asia: Progress, gaps, and opportunities
Firuz Ahamed Nahid, Ninaad Desai, Joyashree Roy
This review systematically examines 97 energy system modeling studies across South and Southeast Asia (2000-2025). It finds that models focus primarily on the electricity sector with solar, wind, hydro, and biomass, while long-duration stor…
Preprint🇪🇺 EuropeZenodo2026#Energy TransitionDOI
Scenario-based inventory modelling for prospective life cycle assessment of mineral raw materials supply (SIMPL-Minerals)
Klimt, Jonas, Istrate, Robert, Barbarossa, Valerio +3
This paper develops a systematic approach for prospective life cycle inventory modelling of mineral raw materials, ensuring consistent use of parameters across scenarios. It supports sustainability assessment of minerals critical for the en…
Peer-reviewed🇪🇺 EuropeJournalSustainability2026#Energy TransitionDOI
An Empirical Assessment of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Environmental Performance of Hybrid Vehicles in the European Union
Alexandru Dobre, Elena Preda
This study empirically assesses greenhouse gas emissions and environmental performance of hybrid vehicles in the European Union. It integrates macro-level N2O emission trends with micro-level econometric analysis of CO2 and NOx emissions, r…
Peer-reviewed🌍 GlobalJournalEuropean Journal of Sustainable Development Research2026#Energy TransitionDOI
Global climate action toward net-zero emissions: Pathways, technologies, challenges, and future directions
Hamed Kioumarsi, Marc A. Rosen, Bahareh Rafiei +4
This review comprehensively maps global climate actions for net-zero emissions, covering scientific evidence, policy frameworks, technological options, progress measurement, and challenges including agriculture. It analyzes barriers such as…