GX & Decarbonization Research

Yong-Qing Chen, Ziyu Liu, Yu-Xiang Gan +2

This study develops sintering-free geopolymer composites using iron ore tailings waste, achieving high-performance EMI shielding with a low-carbon process. It contributes to waste valorization and carbon emission reduction in materials prod…

Junhao Ren, Honglin Gao, Sijie Wang +5

This paper proposes a multi-agent reinforcement learning approach to jointly design a low-carbon peer-to-peer (P2P) energy market and bidding strategies in microgrids. It optimizes economic and environmental outcomes, promoting renewable in…

О.А. Локтионов, Д.М. Комаров

This paper analyzes low-carbon development technologies in the energy sector within a framework of indicators for CO2 emission reduction potential. Although specific methods and findings are not available, it likely offers insights for poli…

Marcelo Carlos Ribeiro, Vanderson Eney de Matos, Stephânia da Consolação Silva Nogueira +2

This protocol documents the plan for a systematic review and meta-analysis of auxiliary and alternative reductant injection in blast furnace ironmaking. It will assess operational, energetic, thermal, metallurgical, and environmental effect…

Canada Foundation for Innovation | Fondation canadienne pour l'innovation

This paper explores pathways for adopting low-carbon and ultra-high-performance concretes in Canada's built environment, contributing to decarbonizing the construction sector. It outlines technical and policy measures to advance sustainable…

Alex Kihehere Mukiga

This qualitative case study of the Ulwazi Educare Centre in Cape Town examines how community-led construction using discarded tires and local materials can create climate-responsive infrastructure. It finds perceived benefits in thermal com…

Hounaïda Moalla, Chrifa Souf, Raja Zmemla

This study proposes a data-driven approach using machine learning to optimize low-carbon concrete mix design. It contributes to reducing CO2 emissions in the construction industry by improving material selection and mix efficiency.

Cristhiana Albert, Thilo Schmid, Zhidong Zhang +1

Decarbonizing concrete is vital for climate targets, but low-carbon mixes often reduce alkalinity, raising corrosion concerns. This paper proposes a framework combining moisture transport modeling and corrosion science to predict microclima…

Ling Wang, Youhua Yang, Huaiqi Zhang +4

This study demonstrates that microwave activation and curing enhance the strength of low-carbon cementitious composites incorporating coal gangue, a coal mining waste. The approach improves waste utilization and energy efficiency, contribut…

Roshan Jayathilakage, Chamila Gunasekara, David Law +1

This study investigates Australian waste clays as supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) for low-carbon concrete. Optimal calcination (750°C, 1h) yields Grade 1 pozzolans (SAI≥0.85), while high-intensity grinding produces Grade 2 (SAI>…

Jung-Hun Kim, Gitae Moon, Doyeon Lee +1

This study investigates the promotional effect of CO2 on low-carbon syngas production from corncob pyrolysis. By introducing CO2 into the pyrolysis process, the quality of the produced syngas is enhanced, offering potential for carbon captu…

Soya Bathily

This study evaluates cemented paste backfill (CPB) using alkali-activated slag with a Na2CO3-NaOH activator as a low-carbon binder. It reveals a two-stage hydration process linking fresh properties to strength development, achieving competi…

Canada Foundation for Innovation | Fondation canadienne pour l'innovation

This paper focuses on R&D of low-carbon building materials for achieving net-zero buildings. Reducing embodied carbon in materials is crucial for decarbonizing the building sector, and innovations in materials and manufacturing processes ar…

Peng Dai, Ke Wang, Yanjiao Xie +4

This study classifies public service facility layouts in TOD blocks around 172 metro stations in Qingdao into four types and analyzes their association with residents' travel carbon emissions. The balanced type shows the lowest emissions, a…

Ge Rong, Zhang Mengyu, Zhiyao Xu +2

This dataset integrates CMIP6 Earth system models with SSP-RCP scenarios (SSP126-585) to provide annual NEP and CO2 emissions for China and provinces at 0.5° resolution from 1980-2060. It supports carbon neutrality research by combining his…

TUĞBA GÜZ, Gülden Poyraz

This paper empirically examines the drivers of consumption-based carbon emissions, focusing on green finance, digital transformation, and trade, using methods that account for cross-sectional dependence. It provides policy implications for …

Xiaotao Nie, Qiu Wang, Pengfei Wang +1

This paper proposes a trading mechanism for park-level flexible resources (e.g., industrial parks) under energy-carbon coupling. It introduces data-driven pricing and a trusted trading mechanism to facilitate renewable integration and carbo…

Ridwan Lanre Ibrahim, Abiodun Toheeb Emiola, Abdul Rahman Bin S. Senathirajah +3

This study analyzes how trade openness and energy dependence affect production-based, consumption-based emissions, and the carbon gap in 30 developing countries using CS-ARDL and CCEMG estimators. Findings show trade openness increases emis…

Jiekuan Zhang

Using panel data from 286 Chinese cities (2005-2021), this study employs a staggered DID method to evaluate the impact of ETS on regional tourism specialization. Findings show a robust negative effect, intensifying over time, mediated by go…

Karima LAMRANI

This study compares green bonds and sustainable bank credit for financing the ecological transition of Moroccan firms, examining accessibility, costs, reporting, and flexibility. It finds green bonds suit large firms, while bank credit is m…