GX & Decarbonization Research

Fidelis Yawa-ib Yapel, Philip Antwi-Agyei, Frank Baffour-Ata

This study examines the combined effects of climate change and land use/land cover changes on cocoa production in Ghana using a mixed-methods approach. Temperature increases and erratic rainfall explain 31.3% of annual cocoa yield variabili…

Omer Abedrabboh, Abderraouf Hzami, Azzam Abu-Rayash +3

This study presents an integrated framework combining high-resolution local climate zone classification, thermal hotspot identification, microclimate simulation, and building energy assessment to evaluate urban heat mitigation strategies. U…

Zhong, Xiaoyang, Gómez-Sanabria, Adriana, Mastrucci, Alessio +2

This paper develops GLANCE-GAINS, an integrated modeling framework for assessing life-cycle GHG emissions of appliances. Applied to washing machines in Europe through 2050, it shows that circularity strategies can reduce life-cycle emission…

Tahir Shah, Muhammad Sufhan Tahir, Yunli Tang +7

This paper explores optimal combinations of green manure (cover crops) and chemical fertilizers to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from agriculture. It provides insights for sustainable farming practices and aims to strengthen agricul…

Xiang Zhang, Yang Liu, Jun Li +11

This study examines how different nitrogen sources affect the trade-off between rice yield and greenhouse gas emissions (methane and nitrous oxide) in saline-alkali paddy fields, suggesting optimized fertilization strategies can reduce emis…

Nuala McLaughlin-Borlace, Stephanie Craig, Tara Anderson +12

This study used an Accelerated Experience-Based Co-Design (AEBCD) approach with embedded focused ethnography to co-design a gamified e-resource for healthcare decarbonisation education. Fifteen nursing and pharmacy students participated in …

Gao P.

This study uses PLS-SEM to analyze how knowledge management capability, green finance, and sustainability orientation drive circular economy performance in Chinese firms. It finds that all three factors positively and significantly influenc…

Shoghi Kalkhoran S.

This study investigates the joint economic optimization of soil acidity management, lime application, nitrogen fertility, and greenhouse gas emissions. It quantitatively analyzes trade-offs between agricultural inputs and environmental impa…

Вячеслав Сергеевич Наумов, Александра Владимировна Морозова

This paper assesses the environmental impact of ship construction, operation, and disposal, highlighting that disposal significantly contributes to lithospheric pollution through solid waste. Using normalized pollutant mass and damage asses…

Yuyan Luo, Yong Qin, Xiaojing Yu

This study evaluates tourism system resilience in Tibet-related areas of Sichuan, China, using an integrated entropy weight-AHP model, coupling coordination model, and obstacle degree model. Analyzing panel data from 2011-2020, it finds tha…

Yu-Qin Wan, Ji-Long Tong, Yong-le Liu +3

This study uses the XGBoost algorithm to quantify the influence of meteorological factors on summer ozone concentration in Lanzhou, China. It provides a machine learning approach for air quality analysis but is not directly related to decar…

Gayathri Mahadevan Pillai Renuka, G. Rajasree

This narrative review evaluates whether organic farming can contribute to carbon-neutral agriculture. It finds that organic practices improve soil carbon storage and reduce synthetic fertilizer use, but benefits are context-dependent due to…

Reyane Remache, Ghaleb Al Refae, Eric Stephany +1

This paper proposes a capability framework for governing green AI in higher education, focusing on sustainable and trustworthy AI transformation. It outlines organizational capabilities needed to reduce AI's environmental impact and ensure …

K. Barış

This study develops lightweight alkali-activated foams (AAFs) using roof tile and marble wastes, evaluating aluminum powder foaming and thermal performance. The optimal mix achieved a unit weight of 0.56 g/cm3, thermal conductivity of 0.15 …

Riyana Meerapillai Sainulabdeen, Dhanya Sathyan

This paper evaluates sustainable self-compacting concrete using fly ash and rice husk ash, assessing its mechanical properties and environmental impact through experiments and statistics. It demonstrates strength characteristics and reduced…

Uma Shankar Veerasamy, Chatchawan Chaichana, Nakorn Tippayawong +2

This study synthesizes a hydrophobic/superoleophilic material (EX-G@C@AC) from waste batteries and biomass for oil-water separation. The sample with 20% activated carbon exhibits high absorption capacities of 53.01 g/g for crude oil and 121…

Bianca Chiusi, Vitalija Danivska, Hilde Remøy +1

This systematic literature review categorizes drivers and barriers of adaptive reuse, identifying building codes, physical limitations, and skilled worker shortages as key barriers, while heritage conservation, revitalization, and financial…

Gabrielle Martins, Aliny P. F. Pires, Yohanny Melo +2

This systematic review of 132 case studies finds that a 1% increase in urban forested area is associated with a ~0.06°C reduction in mean surface temperature, with stronger effects in drier environments. It highlights the potential of fores…

Challa Madhavi Latha, Matı́as Alvarado

This paper explores a game-theoretic framework using Nash equilibrium where autonomous decision-makers optimize climate resilience strategies in smart cities. Details are limited due to no abstract.

ARUN SHARMA, Sakina Kagdi

This paper addresses plastic pollution in agriculture, proposing biodegradable polymers derived from vegetable waste as a sustainable alternative. It highlights benefits like reduced toxicity and alignment with circular economy, but notes c…