GX & Decarbonization Research

T. Loganathan, M. Akshaya Raman, D. Sureshkumar +2

This critical review examines the adoption of renewable materials and circular economy strategies in sports footwear manufacturing, focusing on their impact on energy consumption and carbon footprint. It evaluates sustainable development pa…

Huaqiang Chu, Lei Lu, Wenxin Song +8

This paper proposes a hierarchical zero-liquid-discharge (ZLD) approach for steel wastewater treatment, aiming to recover salt and reduce carbon footprint. Process optimization enables resource recovery and environmental impact reduction.

Tiantian Wang, Yuxin Deng, Ke Liu +1

Based on carbon lock-in theory, this paper examines carbon lock-in in resource-based cities in Sichuan Province from energy structure, institutional development, and social behavior. It finds strong inertia in fossil fuel consumption, path …

Yutong Yan, Xiaoran Niu, Zijun Wang +2

This study investigates the microstructure of coal-derived carbon from different coal ranks, evaluating their potential as low-cost anode materials for sodium-ion batteries. By clarifying how coal type affects carbon structure and electroch…

Shaik Kabeer Ahmed, Manisha R. Chikane, Suguna B Rao +4

This study evaluates alkali-activated metakaolin (MK) as a low-carbon binder alternative to ordinary Portland cement (OPC) in compressed earth blocks (CEBs). The 10% MK mix achieved optimal strength (3.83 MPa), excellent fire resistance, an…

Wei Pei, Chao Zhang, Tong Wang +4

China's petrochemical industry emits 470 Mt CO2 (about 4% of national total), yet lacks explicit policy targets for the 2030 carbon peak. This study systematically analyzes three technical routes—source reduction, process optimization, and …

M.Y. Fattah, A. A. Al-Dossary, A. M. Awed +3

This paper examines low-carbon stabilization of granular pavement bases, combining mechanical performance and life cycle assessment (LCA). It suggests that alternative low-carbon materials can reduce environmental impact compared to convent…

Hongguan Wang, Wenke Jia, Jiahui Niu +3

This paper proposes a strategy for low-temperature, carbon-negative recycling of spent lithium-ion batteries using oxygen vacancy-mediated CO reduction. It aims to reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions in recycling, contributing to ci…

Tianyu Wang, Junhong Yang, Yansong Li +5

This review comprehensively examines biomass pellet fuels from laboratory mechanisms to semi-industrial production and industrial applications, assessing their role in low-carbon energy transition. It highlights factors affecting pellet qua…

Fuchun Yang, Chen Luo, Jinbo Du

Using panel data from 30 Chinese provinces (2011-2021), this study examines the impact of the digital economy (DE) on agricultural carbon emissions (ACE) via fixed-effects, SYS-GMM, and Spatial Durbin models. DE significantly reduces local …

Abdul Majid Awan, Sarda Fawad Saleem

This replication package contains derived datasets, Stata 17 code, robustness-audit data, documentation, and checksums to reproduce the results of a study on spatial inequality in the environmental and economic effects of U.S. coal-plant re…

Nugroho Agung Pambudi, Budi Harjanto, Indra Mamad Gandidi +1

This study evaluates the energy, exergy, and environmental implications of retrofitting an existing single-flash geothermal power plant with a triple-flash brine recovery system, considering silica scaling effects. It provides a quantitativ…

Maria Kola-Bezka, Krzysztof Leki

This paper examines household energy sufficiency—reducing energy use to essential levels—during the energy crisis, analyzing the negotiation between comfort and conservation. It explores how household demand reduction contributes to the ene…

Fikayo Akeredolu

This article compares Nigeria's Mission 300 National Energy Compact and NDC 3.0, arguing that both articulate justice without institutionalizing it. It finds few mechanisms for affordability, participation, or protection of vulnerable group…

Ashraf Sadat Pasandideh, Ghazaleh Ezaan

This study analyzes Iran's electricity and energy policies using the energy triangle framework (economic development, energy security/access, sustainability). Through thematic analysis of policy documents and energy balance sheets, it revea…

Fitsum S. Weldegiorgis, Kathleen Araujo, Cassie Koerner +1

Coal region transitions diverge due to structural and institutional factors. Using Q-methodology and 60 stakeholder interviews, the study identifies two transition rationales (environmental orientation and coal utilization) and three archet…

Vasileios Gavalas

This paper analyzes the Greek shipping industry's role in sustainability and green transition, proposing policy recommendations within the EU framework. It develops a multiplier model showing the industry's economic impact and its potential…

Frankowski, Jan, Stará, Soňa

This qualitative dataset contains anonymized transcripts and notes from 61 interviews and meetings conducted in Poland and Czechia between 2023 and 2025. It explores how housing cooperatives respond to the energy transition and rising energ…

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This paper analyzes spatiotemporal patterns of GHG emissions from China's waste management sector and proposes pathways to carbon neutrality. It identifies regional and sectoral emission characteristics, informing policy priorities.

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This paper models greenhouse gas mitigation strategies in Australian dairy farming, evaluating the combined effect of stacking current and emerging practices. It aims to quantify the emission reduction potential of integrated approaches, pr…