GX & Decarbonization Research

Fubing Zou, Rui Li, Hongyu Wang +5

This study investigated the use of lithium slag (LS) and C-A-S-H nano-seeds as composite activators in low-carbon blended cements. The optimal formulation (20% LS + 1.0% CANS) increased early compressive strength by 52.3% and flexural stren…

Alessio Cimini, Paolo Loreti, Mauro Moresi

This study assesses the Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) of Italian hop production through a multi-case analysis of eight farms. By integrating precision irrigation, biomass thermal decarbonization, and direct-to-pellet processing, a S…

Obiri Gyadu-Asiedu, Simon Ofori Ametepey, Clinton Aigbavboa +2

This study establishes the first peer-reviewed A1–A3 (cradle-to-gate) embodied carbon baseline for low-volume paved roads in Ghana. Using a PRISMA-guided systematic review and scenario modeling, it finds that bituminous binder accounts for …

Mu Lin, Elif Elbek, Emma Chaparro Bailey +4

This paper proposes an electrochemical carbon capture method using an anion exchange membrane electrode assembly. It produces a tunable CO2:H2 mixture at low energy input, enabling efficient carbon capture and utilization with reduced energ…

Bertug Ozarisoy, Issa Chaer, Haşim Altan

This paper examines strategies and rapid decarbonization pathways for achieving net-zero emissions. It analyzes the challenges of low-carbon transition from technical, policy, and social perspectives, evaluating specific measures and their …

Gao Y, Xing Cao, Y B Chen +4

This study proposes an electrochemical method to transform inert calcium sources into precursors for low-carbon cement, and explores dissolution mechanisms to achieve efficient preparation.

Mohd Hanifa, Prakash Chander Thapliyal, L.P. Singh

This study synthesizes low-carbon γ-C2S clinker using industrial waste (calcium carbide sludge) and sandstone. Phase composition and microstructural analysis via XRD and SEM demonstrate potential for low-carbon cement production.

Le Chen, Bingfeng Li, Changxin Liu

This paper investigates the driving mechanisms of urban and rural residential carbon emissions in severe cold agro-pastoral ecotones, using Inner Mongolia, China as a case study. It identifies heterogeneous factors and proposes differentiat…

Ali Asghar Firoozi, Ali Asghar Firoozi, Ali Asghar Firoozi +1

This paper explores the integration of AI and IoT in energy geotechnics to achieve resilient, low-carbon infrastructure. Specific findings are unavailable, but the title indicates a novel pathway for decarbonizing infrastructure through geo…

Eugene Lopatin, Mark Robins

This scoping review examines the misalignment between policy and practice in forest carbon farming within Ireland's low-forest agricultural system. It identifies barriers to adoption and policy gaps, offering insights for effective climate …

Guanghan Song, Xuejiao Miao, Yujie Lu

This paper proposes a framework combining semantic ontology and hybrid intelligence to optimize low-carbon construction. It leverages AI techniques to efficiently reduce carbon emissions in the building process, contributing to a sustainabl…

Zijie Wang, Xiaowei Ma, Huijie Yang +3

This study uses a quasi-natural experiment to analyze the impact of China's dual-pilot policies (low-carbon city pilot and emissions trading) on urban energy transition, considering geopolitical risk. Results suggest that these policies pro…

Shihao Liu, Yuping Huang, Guotian Cai +3

This paper proposes a two-stage low-carbon operation framework for prosumer-aggregated integrated energy systems, incorporating dynamic carbon and energy pricing to balance emission reduction and cost efficiency.

Bingbing Guo, Yujie Jiao, Fengling Zhang +3

This study proposes a multi-objective optimization framework for concrete in chloride environments, treating compressive strength and chloride diffusivity as constraints while minimizing carbon emissions and cost. Deep neural network (DNN) …

M.Yu. Dolomatov, V.R. Subkhankulov, O. L. Ryzhikov +5

This paper investigates a plasma-chemical method for synthesizing graphene from low-carbon petroleum feedstocks. The approach may contribute to producing high-quality graphene for applications in energy storage and electronics, supporting b…

Xiangshuo Guan, Bing Xia, Jianzhuang Xiao +1

This paper proposes a stochastic modeling approach that accounts for the time-dependent variability of carbon benchmarks in low-carbon design of concrete buildings. By quantifying uncertainties through time-dependent analysis, it enables mo…

Harim Kim

This paper uses counterfactual analysis to study the competitive effects of the coal-to-gas energy transition in wholesale electricity markets. It finds that the volatility of gas generation marginal costs can increase market power, but the…

Yinan Chao, Jianling Fan, Bin Wang +4

This study quantifies the carbon footprint of the global rice production and trade system, revealing trade concerns and mitigation opportunities through climate-smart agriculture.

Muniru Sewanyina, Jackline Abenaitwe, David Nyambane

This systematic review of 20 studies on SME ESG disclosure identifies regulatory pressures (e.g., CSRD) and supply chain mimicry as primary drivers. It finds unique barriers such as resource deficits and 'greenhushing'—suppressing sustainab…

Joanna Rosak-Szyrocka

This paper reviews the role of AI in ESG reporting through a bibliometric analysis of 765 publications from Scopus (2004-2026). Using keyword co-occurrence, Ishikawa diagram, and Pareto-Lorenz analysis, it identifies thematic clusters and k…