GX & Decarbonization Research

Tekehiro Hatakeyama, Fumihiko Miyazaki, Ayami Otsuka +2

This paper examines the role of citizen participation and communication in regional decarbonization in Japan. Through a case study, it demonstrates the importance of citizen engagement for effective decarbonization strategies at the regiona…

Takashi Ishijima

This foreword introduces a special issue on the latest trends in marine equipment for alternative fuels and carbon neutrality. It outlines technological advancements and challenges in the decarbonization of the maritime industry, presenting…

Munsuree Kalong, Noriaki Sano, Tetsuo Suzuki +2

This paper investigates the mechanochemical preparation of activated carbon-carbon nanotube composite electrodes for Zn-air batteries. The composite electrode aims to improve battery performance, contributing to energy storage technologies …

Okiliddin Isamutdinovich Alimov, Worldly Knowledge Publishing Centre

This paper provides a comprehensive analysis of Japan's GX policy, revealing a multi-layered approach combining renewables, nuclear, hydrogen/ammonia, and CCUS. It highlights strong policy commitments but also structural challenges such as …

Tetsuro Kobayashi, Hiroki Tanikawa, Eiji Yamasue

This study assesses CO2 emissions and resource consumption (using TMR) in lithium-ion battery manufacturing and recycling. For NMC532 and LFP cells, manufacturing generates 1396 and 931 kg TMR/kWh-cell; direct recycling of cathode and coppe…

Ippei Maruyama, Masaro KOJIMA, Goro Sakai +2

This paper reviews government-supported R&D trends toward carbon neutrality and a circular economy in Japan's cement and concrete industries. It incorporates historical context from the 1970s oil crisis, emphasizing resource and energy effi…

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This paper presents the development of a system that integrates district renewal and energy planning to support the formation of low-carbon cities. It describes the system design, implementation, and validation.

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This paper conducts life cycle analysis of marine fuels for GHG reduction in international shipping, examining responses to future fuel regulations. It evaluates alternative fuels like hydrogen and ammonia in terms of environmental impact a…

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This paper quantitatively evaluates the GHG reduction potential across the LNG supply chain, focusing on the CLEAN initiative. It analyzes various mitigation measures and demonstrates the emission reduction possibilities throughout the LNG …

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This paper proposes a methodology using life cycle simulation to create diffusion scenarios for low-carbon products. It models adoption rates and environmental impacts, providing insights for decarbonization policy and corporate strategy.

Rachel Herring, Andrew Chapman, Emily Polk +1

This study reveals how rural Japanese communities experience the energy transition as a cultural transformation, reinterpreting renewable energy as a return to Edo-era circular living after Fukushima. Based on 49 interviews, it argues that …

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This paper quantifies multiple scenarios for Japan to achieve a decarbonized society by 2050, evaluating technical and economic feasibility. It provides numerical estimates of renewable energy deployment and CO2 reduction, offering insights…

Zaid Muhamad

This paper compares the energy transitions of Japan and Sri Lanka, two island nations. It analyzes Japan's post-Fukushima structural shock and efficiency-driven recovery, and Sri Lanka's 2022 energy crisis using the Environmental Kuznets Cu…

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This paper explores magnetic application technologies in energy conversion systems to achieve carbon neutrality. It reviews the latest trends in magnetic technologies contributing to high efficiency in motors and generators, discussing thei…

Huo M.

This study assesses the air quality and health co-benefits of achieving net zero emissions in the Japanese cities of Hachinohe and Niigata. It likely quantifies the positive impacts of decarbonization policies on local air pollution and pub…

Sugiyama M.

This multi-model analysis assesses residual emissions and carbon removal requirements for Japan's net-zero goal. It quantifies the scale of carbon removal needed and remaining emissions across multiple models, deriving policy implications f…

Cathrine Banga, Babatunde Sunday Eweade

This study empirically examines the asymmetric effects of technological innovation and economic growth on Japan's carbon emissions using a nonlinear ARDL model. It finds that innovation contributes to long-term emission reductions, while gr…

Jin Toyohara, Weisheng Zhou

This study develops a bottom-up cost optimization model (DC-DECOM) to evaluate decarbonization pathways for Japan's data center industry targeting 2040 carbon neutrality. A regional decentralization scenario achieves 18-23% lower total syst…

Toyohara, Jin, Zhou, Weisheng

This paper develops a bottom-up model integrating location, energy systems, and carbon pricing to identify cost-optimal decarbonization pathways for data centers in Japan. It reveals cost-effective strategies depending on renewable energy d…

Toyohara, Jin, Zhou, Weisheng

This study introduces DC-DECOM, a tool for deriving cost-optimal decarbonization pathways for data centers in Japan. It considers renewable energy integration and energy efficiency measures to provide optimal strategies under multiple scena…