GX & Decarbonization Research

Mariana Cerca, Amanda Sosa, Charlene Vance +3

This study analyzes post-harvest logistics planning for emerging seaweed supply chains in Ireland using GIS, mathematical modeling, and qualitative analysis. Results show that integrating existing licensed areas and infrastructure could ena…

Stefan M. Buettner, Werner König, Frederick Vierhub-Lorenz +1

This article analyzes the pressure points and strategic motivations driving companies to decarbonize, based on quantitative data from the Energy Efficiency Index of German Industry (EEI) and qualitative insights. It highlights societal, wor…

Ana Pavlović

This editorial discusses the importance of low-carbon concrete in decarbonizing the construction sector, highlighting research themes such as novel binders, by-product utilization, and LCA. It identifies challenges like scalability, SCM ava…

Jens Malmodin, Dag Lundén

Based on a large primary dataset from telecom operators, this report estimates electricity consumption and operational carbon emissions of ICT networks (fixed and mobile) for 2010, 2013, and 2015. In 2015, electricity use was 242 TWh (1.15%…

Charlotte Freitag, Mike Berners-Lee, Kelly Widdicks +3

This paper critiques peer-reviewed estimates of ICT's GHG emissions, suggesting the actual share could be 2.1%-3.9% after adjusting for supply chain truncation. It identifies three reasons emissions will likely rise without intervention and…

Tim Kemperdick

This dissertation provides a techno-economic and environmental assessment of zero-emission freight transport technologies, covering external costs, retrofitting, fuel cell recycling, and charging infrastructure. It identifies key factors su…

Felix Assies, Lars Wietschel, A. Kamal Kamali +4

This paper discusses the importance of contemporary and dynamic life cycle inventory (LCI) databases for the German electricity sector. With the increasing share of renewables, static data becomes inaccurate, and the use of time-series data…

Zbigniew Klimont, C. Heyes, Peter Rafaj +12

This dataset provides global gridded anthropogenic emissions of air pollutants and methane from 1990 to 2050, developed with the GAINS model at IIASA. It includes three scenarios: current legislation (CLE), maximum technical reduction (MTFR…

Gabriel Osei Forkuo

This paper presents a multi-country meta-analysis of fuel and carbon intensity in cut-to-length harvesting, offering a decarbonisation roadmap. It quantifies emission reduction potentials through machinery efficiency improvements and altern…

Stuart White, Cliff Shelton

This paper argues that inhalational anaesthetic agents, particularly desflurane, have high global warming potentials and contribute significantly to healthcare's carbon footprint. Citing IPCC urgency, the authors advocate phasing out these …

Izuru Takewaki, Zheng Lu, Salman Azhar +4

This editorial introduces a research topic on integrating BIM, digital twins, and metaverse technologies in construction. It emphasizes sustainability, resilience, safety, and productivity, with applications in carbon reduction and circular…

Zhang, Yi, Fan, Ying, Xia, Yan +1

This study empirically analyzes the structural changes in energy demand during economic growth from a final demand perspective, finding a U-shaped relationship. It emphasizes the importance of demand-side energy conservation and emission re…

Chen Xiaohong, Cao Liaoying, Jiaolong Chen +3

This paper examines the growing electricity consumption from computing power development in China and strategies for green and low-carbon transition. It highlights the challenge of balancing data center energy demand with emission reduction…

TIAN Wei, LI Yan, LIU Sumei, WANG He

This paper proposes a bi-level Stackelberg-Nash game optimization scheduling method for park-level integrated energy systems, integrating electricity-hydrogen coupling and green certificate-carbon trading. It incorporates liquid-storage car…

Veda Vaidyanathan

This article analyzes the development paradox of the energy transition, examining Zimbabwe's lithium potential and China's dominant role. Despite policy interventions, weak state capacity and political economy challenges limit developmental…

Yagya Gupta

This thesis explores sustainable production of value-added chemicals from food waste and forest residues via biorefinery. It investigates phenolic acid extraction, molecularly imprinted polymer separation, and reductive catalytic fractionat…

Moaz Altaf, Nattapong Chayawatto, Sebastien Bonnet +1

This study uses an integrated LEAP-NEMO framework to assess Thailand's net-zero pathways. The NZ2050 scenario cuts demand-side emissions by 93% from BAU through electrification, renewables, coal phase-out, and CCUS/BECCS, while reducing pow…

久江 唐

This study evaluates power system options for 84,000 DWT bulk carriers on the China-Baltic route, integrating life-cycle cost, geopolitical risk, and regulatory alignment. Comparing six alternatives, it finds methanol-ready designs offer th…

Farhad Taghizadeh-Hesary, Wenchao Wang, Yang Liu +1

This paper analyzes the evolving trade dynamics between the Middle East and Asia during the energy transition. It examines how the shift from fossil fuels to renewables affects regional trade patterns, offering implications for policy and i…

Kun Xiao (137726), J Peng, Xinyi Su +2

This study analyzes why cross-provincial green electricity trading fails to significantly reduce carbon emissions, focusing on conflicts among local governments, grids, and external renewable producers. Using a three-party evolutionary game…