GX & Decarbonization Research

Radhika Sridhar, Yanfei Che, Patraphorn Phornthepkasemsant +3

This study develops a low-carbon self-compacting glass fiber-reinforced concrete using calcium sulpho-aluminate cement and recycled concrete fine aggregate, aiming to reduce CO2 emissions in construction. It evaluates material properties an…

A. Nasution, Rudi Suwondoh, Mufti Ali Nasution

This study evaluates the structural feasibility and sustainability of bamboo and sandstone in Indonesian construction. Results show bamboo has high mechanical strength and sandstone offers superior insulation, achieving a 49.4% reduction in…

Chinnasami Sivaji

This review provides the latest data on construction and demolition waste management and cement/concrete production in India, comparing recycled aggregate treatment techniques. It explores alkali-activated geopolymer composites with agricul…

R. Haigh, Melissa Chan, Wei Yang

This paper identifies a persistent gap between sustainability commitments in construction and their verification across project lifecycle. Through a PRISMA-guided systematic review of 117 studies (2016-2026), it analyzes digital technologie…

O. Ioannou, Fieke Konijnenberg

This study investigates the use of food waste (hazelnut shells, pistachio shells, date seeds, avocado pits, mango pits, tea leaves, brewing waste) as fillers in bio-composite façade cladding. The materials were processed into fine powders a…

Rahul Chowdary Paladugula

This paper analyzes the feasibility of 3D concrete printing (3DCP) for addressing housing deficits in Andhra Pradesh, India. It documents 56% reduction in construction time, 19% reduction in embodied carbon, and estimates a market opportuni…

S. K. Singh, Jyoti Ahlawat

This paper explores the potential of a four-component blended composite cement to drive decarbonization and circular economy transition in the construction sector. It reduces CO₂ emissions compared to traditional cement and effectively util…

Noushadali V. C, V. S, Soundarya M. K

This study examines adding tire ash (TA) and silica fume cement (SFC) to construction tiles to improve structural integrity, wear resistance, and durability. With 15% TA, hardness increased 21.2% and corrosion rate decreased 94.4%, demonstr…

Sanket Girmala Mali, Rajvardhan Dasharath Patil, Vivek Satappa Patil Swajeet Santosh Belgudri, Vikas Kumbhar, Mrs. V. R. Shah Department

Nano concrete technology integrates nanomaterials to improve concrete's mechanical, thermal, and durability properties, leading to longer service life and reduced carbon emissions. Challenges include cost, scalability, and long-term environ…

Se-Jin Choi, Jeong-Yeon Park, Chun‐Wei Chang +1

This study developed cement-free alkali-activated composites using industrial byproducts (fly ash and blast furnace slag). Adding 10% aluminosilicate material-based capsules (AMCs) improved compressive strength recovery to 112–118% and enha…

Nitish Kumar, Akshay Sharma, Arpit Goyal +2

This work explores the use of waste-derived carbon black nanoparticles (CBN) in cement mortar to enhance compressive strength and thermal resistance up to 800°C. Adding 2% CBN significantly improved properties, with denser microstructure ob…

C. Venkata, Siva Rama, V. Prakash +6

This review summarizes the current state of knowledge on the use of expanded graphite in building materials for sustainable construction. It explores potential for performance improvement and environmental impact reduction.

Anna Nowak, Michał Pierzchalski, Joanna Klimowicz

This life-cycle assessment study compared demolition and reuse strategies for a rammed earth building in Poland, finding that manual deconstruction with on-site reuse yields the lowest carbon footprint. It highlights the lack of standard pr…

Megha Desai, Jayraj V. Solanki, M. Rajgor

This review evaluates bioplastics from agricultural residues for construction. Seven application categories are compared. Near-term viability for short-life products like geotextiles is confirmed, but structural applications require further…

Yi-Rong Chen, Shugao Lin, Y. Tsay

The Kaohsiung House Project in Taiwan incentivized green building features but focused only on operational carbon. This study explores embodied carbon reduction through structural system design and material changes. Findings show that using…

Angela Laycock, A. Helliker, R. Critchley +1

This study evaluates the trade-off between embodied carbon and blast fragmentation penetration resistance in building cladding materials. Using a gas gun, various materials were tested, and a novel material selection chart of Global Warming…

Aydın Oğuz, Osman Hansu

This study applies an integrated BIM-LCA framework to three building types—commercial offices, residential high-rises, and industrial warehouses—achieving up to 30% embodied carbon reductions and 36% operational carbon savings. It identifie…

Chen Kaiyang, Feng Jinfei, Li Fengbo +4

This meta-analysis quantifies the effect of rice-animal co-culture on soil organic carbon fractions and carbon sequestration. It provides evidence that integrated farming enhances soil carbon storage, contributing to climate change mitigati…

Annisaa Hayya Arundati, Joo Yongha, Yeonwoo Seo +5

This study investigates the properties of PVDF/carbon passivation layers for dendrite-free aqueous zinc-ion battery anodes. The role of carbon is evaluated to enhance the stability and performance of the layers, enabling more durable and ef…

Amal A. Nassar, Ayman K. El-Sawaf, A O Ali +1

This study synthesizes a ternary composite of water hyacinth-derived porous activated carbon, ZnO, and g-C3N4, achieving efficient visible-light photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue and rhodamine B. It highlights a sustainable water…