GX & Decarbonization Research

Radhwan Abdulmajeed, Alyaa Al-Attar, Farid Abed

This review focuses on nano-enabled microstructural engineering of low-carbon high-performance concrete (HPC), evaluating both performance and sustainability. It synthesizes CO2 reduction potential and structural impacts of low-carbon mater…

Sishu Zhou, Yinhong Guo, Anteneh Asefa +1

This study examines whether China's low-carbon city and green data center pilots create synergistic effects on urban ecological resilience. Using panel data from 292 cities (2002-2022) and staggered difference-in-differences, it finds that …

Adrian Friday, Abdessalam Elhabbash, Ignatius Ezeani +3

This volume contains the proceedings of the 2nd International Workshop on Low Carbon Computing (LOCO 2026), held at Lancaster University, UK. It covers topics such as carbon measurement and reporting, sustainable software engineering, energ…

Yao Lv, Jincheng Mu, Kanglei Du +2

This study proposes a machine learning-driven approach to optimize the mix design of recycled aggregate concrete, maximizing its carbon sequestration potential. It aims to reconcile low-carbon design with carbon fixation, contributing to de…

Markus Hammer

This paper proposes and examines modeling approaches for hydropower storage cascades in low-carbon power systems, contributing to grid operation optimization by leveraging hydropower flexibility.

Ye Duan, Minghan Yang, Zhaowei Hou +3

This study analyzes spatiotemporal carbon emission patterns across 19 Chinese urban agglomerations (2006-2023) using spatial statistics and machine learning (random forest, SHAP). It identifies industrial structure and economic development …

Haoyu Liu, Qianggang Wang, Yuan Chi +4

This paper proposes a multi-stage coordinated dynamic reactive power planning method for power systems with high wind penetration and coal-fired power plant retirement. It develops a planning approach that balances grid stability and econom…

Oladele John Olatoyan, Kareem M. Abiodun, Olatayo Joshua Awolola +4

This study investigates the effects of coal ash and brewery wastewater on carbonated concrete, exploring its potential for CO2 sequestration and carbon neutrality. It contributes to sustainable construction materials by combining waste util…

Ghayth Tintawi, Khuloud Ali, Lucas Monteiro +2

This paper compares climate-responsive envelope strategies for residential buildings in hot-arid climates, analyzing trade-offs among energy use, carbon emissions, and material sufficiency. It provides a decision-support framework for susta…

V SIVA ADITYA, Sazzad Parwez

This study analyzes determinants of CO2 emissions in the transport sector across G20 countries, examining the roles of fossil fuel subsidies, low-carbon technology trade, and public services, with policy implications.

Mengyu Li, Jarmo Kikstra, Lorenz Keyßer +3

This paper analyzes the complex trade-offs between consumption patterns, carbon pricing, and equity from a global perspective. It examines the impacts of carbon prices on consumption and distribution, offering insights to enhance the social…

Bhuvana Darsi

This conceptual paper examines whether oil price volatility acts as a behavioral driver for sustainable adoption among technology firms, drawing on behavioral finance, prospect theory, and hedging theory. Using Hyderabad's technology corrid…

Seungwoo Choi, Juyoung Kim, Jiyeon Seo +47

This review provides a panoramic perspective on anode-free lithium metal batteries (AFLMBs), focusing on liquid electrolytes. It outlines fundamental principles, discusses heterogeneous behaviors in full cells, and emphasizes a hierarchical…

William Craft, Philip Oldfield, Mehdi Robati +1

This paper proposes a method to assess whether building embodied emissions align with future climate pathways. It provides a framework for measuring building-sector performance and defining science-based targets (SBTs), addressing the often…

Subhi Singh, Pravin Kumar Agrawal, Shubham Goenka

This study analyzes sustainable finance, ESG frameworks, green bond issuance, and climate finance flows in India, examining India's position in global sustainable finance mechanisms. Using data from GSIA, CPI, IFC, and RBI, it employs trend…

Pham Ngoc Huong Quynh, Nguyễn Thị Huyền, Trần Thị Kim Thanh +2

This study empirically tests an extended Theory of Planned Behavior model to explain solar PV adoption intention among rural Vietnamese households. Using SEM on 404 survey responses, it confirms attitude's mediating role, with environmental…

Fernando Tormos-Aponte

This perspective examines the unequal consequences of US grid unreliability, drawing on Hurricane María outages. It argues that environmental justice and just transition principles should guide grid resilience investments, data improvements…

María Cecilia Ruiz Cardona, Carlos Humberto González Escobar

This study examines Colombia's paradox of clean electricity coexisting with fossil fuel exports and energy-poor territories. Using critical discourse analysis, case studies, and participatory workshops, it identifies six barriers to just tr…

Nguyen Thu Thuy, Thuy Hang Pham Thi, Hung Van Vu +2

Using data from 29 Asian countries (1970-2021), this study analyzes the impact of green energy consumption and institutional quality on environmental quality. Green energy consumption is not statistically significant, but improved instituti…

Ogechi Vivian Nwadiaru

This dissertation proposes a framework to integrate equity into energy planning optimization models, focusing on energy storage for autonomy, reliability, and resilience. It uses stakeholder values as metrics and comprises three essays on c…