GX Research Hub · English
GX & Decarbonization Research
This page provides an English interface to the gxceed GX paper corpus. The corpus aggregates papers from 14 contributing scholarly metadata sources and uses AI-assisted classification to identify signals related to measurement, policy narratives, outcomes, implementation, industrial adoption, and verification.
The goal is not only to discover papers, but to observe how GX research is distributed across research substance, implementation narratives, external expectations, implementation substance, and judgment formation.
Summaries are AI-assisted. Always refer to the original paper for authoritative conclusions.
Peer-reviewedJournalPaperASIA2026#Carbon AccountingDOI
Optimising Carbon Emission Reduction in Prefabricated Buildings in Tropical Climates: Key Factors and Strategies
Zhijun Li, A. A. Abu Bakar
This study analyzes carbon emissions of prefabricated buildings in tropical climates using life cycle assessment. Material production and operation stages are the main emission sources, driven by high-carbon materials and air conditioning. …
Peer-reviewedJournalRevista Ingeniería e Innovación del Futuro2026#Carbon AccountingDOI
Comparison of carbon footprint between traditional concretes and concretes containing copper nanoparticle materials
Mohammadfarid Alvansazyazdi, Karen Intriago Bravo, Luis Stalin Cedeño Senges +1
This study conducts a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) comparing the carbon footprint of traditional concrete and concrete modified with copper nanoparticles. It quantifies GHG emissions from raw material extraction (including nanoparticle synth…
Peer-reviewedCNJournalBuildings2026#Carbon AccountingDOI
Application of Multi-Ribbed Composite Wall Structure in Rural Housing: Seismic, Carbon Emissions, and Cost Analyses
Yanhua Wu, Yue Wang, Haining Wang +5
This paper evaluates a multi-ribbed composite wall structure (MRCWS) for rural housing in China, using shake-table tests for seismic performance, life cycle assessment for carbon emissions, and cost analysis. Compared to traditional brick m…
Peer-reviewedJournalBuildings2026#Carbon AccountingDOI
Flow Analysis of Construction Materials and Environmental Transition Pathways to Decarbonize Residential Buildings
Tasnim Khalaili, A. Abu-Rayash
This study integrates BIM in Revit with EC3 to quantify GWP and resource use for a residential building across carbon-intensive, energy transition, and green material scenarios. Results show a 42% reduction in embodied carbon for the green …
Peer-reviewedJournalConstruction Innovation2026#Carbon AccountingDOI
Quantifying environmental performance of building flooring materials: sustainability assessment and carbon sequestration calculations
D. Paliwal, K. Choudhary, S. Kakoty +1
This study uses LCA to compare bamboo flooring with ceramic, marble, and Kota stone in India. Bamboo flooring showed the least environmental impact in most categories except surplus ore potential. The manufacturing phase and electricity con…
Peer-reviewedCNJournalScientific Reports2026#Carbon AccountingDOI
Valorization of coal gangue as a sustainable supplementary cementitious material for immersed tube tunnel construction: equivalent strength performance in LC3 systems
Haibin Li, Hua Liu, Lingchen Kong +5
This study investigates thermally activated coal gangue (CCG) as a low-cost substitute for commercial calcined clays in limestone calcined clay cement (LC3). With optimal mix design (CCG:limestone=2:1, 20% replacement), it achieves 28-day c…
Peer-reviewedJournalLow-carbon Materials and Green Construction2026#Carbon AccountingDOI
Quantifying carbon emissions from different urban slurry resource utilization pathways: a life cycle assessment approach
Cheng-En Song, Jingxun Kong, Lingling Wang +2
This study uses life cycle assessment (LCA) to quantify carbon emissions from different urban slurry resource utilization pathways. It compares multiple treatment and utilization methods to identify low-carbon options. The findings provide …
Peer-reviewed🌍 GlobalJournalJournal of Building Survey, Appraisal & Valuation2026#Carbon AccountingDOI
Applying whole life carbon assessment to renewable energy infrastructure : Lessons from Lancaster University’s Net Zero Energy Project
Anne Johnstone, G. Allison, Gemma Read
This paper presents a case study of applying whole life carbon assessment (WLCA) to Lancaster University's Solar Farm and associated Energy Centre/District Heat Network. It examines alignment with RICS guidance, challenges encountered, and …
Peer-reviewed🇺🇸 USAJournalBioresource Technology2026#Carbon AccountingDOI
Operational and embodied emissions in life cycle analysis of Biopolymers in Northeastern United States buildings.
Seyedehniloufar Mousavi, Tristan Brown, Robert W. Malmsheimer +2
This study performs a life cycle assessment of bioplastics (PLA, PEF, PP) as carbon-storing building materials for New York State. Bioplastic assemblies reduce operational energy demand by 5-10% and net life cycle emissions by 110-210 kg CO…
Peer-reviewed🌍 GlobalJournalUrban Science2026#Carbon AccountingDOI
From Factory to Community: Integrated Design to Upcycle Waste Construction Materials from Modular Building Factories for Community Gardens in West Yorkshire
Yun Gao, Nwakaego C. Onyenokporo, Manas Murthy +1
This paper proposes integrated design to upcycle waste from modular building factories into a community garden pavilion. Whole-life carbon assessment of three scenarios shows up to 81% reduction compared to using new materials, demonstratin…
Peer-reviewedJournalScientific Reports2026#Carbon AccountingDOI
Energy and carbon estimation in construction and maintenance of pavements using conventional and alternative materials: a comparative analysis.
B. Pradeep, N. Lavanya, M. R. Archana +2
This study compares energy consumption and carbon emissions from conventional and alternative materials in pavement construction and maintenance. Using life cycle assessment, it highlights the importance of material selection for reducing e…
Peer-reviewedJournalINTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IN ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT2026#Carbon AccountingDOI
Integrated Structural Performance and Carbon Footprint Assessment of Reinforced Concrete Incorporating Supplementary Cementitious Material with Multiple Cement Sources
Dr. R. Manju, Srinithi P, Dr. V. Selvan
This study integrates structural performance, durability, and carbon footprint assessment of reinforced concrete with supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) like Metakaolin, Alccofine, and Biocement. Results show Alccofine improves str…
Peer-reviewedJournalReviews on Advanced Materials Science2026#Carbon AccountingDOI
EcoMarble: macro-performance and carbon footprint optimization of concrete using cement-substituted Al-Kharj marble dust
S. Almuaythir, A. Ahmed
This study investigates cement substitution with marble dust (5-30%) in concrete. Optimal 15% replacement improves compressive strength by 5.4% and reduces carbon emissions by 34% (285 vs 430 kg CO2-eq/m3) while cutting cement cost by 30%. …
Peer-reviewedJournalBIO Web of Conferences2026#Carbon AccountingDOI
A Life Cycle Framework Model for Quantifying the Carbon Footprint of Green Buildings Based on the Indonesian Building Code, Case Study: Engineering Tower, Sriwijaya University, Palembang
Mochammad Sulton Sahara, A. Saggaff, Mahmood M. D. Tahir +1
Presents an LCA-based framework for quantifying carbon footprint of green buildings aligned with Indonesian building codes. Applied to an 8-story university building, total 50-year carbon is 15,302 tCO₂e (1,510 kgCO₂e/m²). Operational energ…
Peer-reviewedCNJournalDiscover Civil Engineering2026#Carbon AccountingDOI
Evaluating coupled embodied and operational carbon performance of common floor slab systems in China
Xierong Gu, Ron Mahabir, Lei Fan
This paper evaluates both embodied and operational carbon performance of common floor slab systems in China. A comparative analysis suggests that the choice of slab system significantly impacts total lifecycle carbon emissions.
Peer-reviewedCNJournalEPJ Web of Conferences2026#Carbon AccountingDOI
Carbon emission optimization across the life cycle of public buildings: A case study toward achieving the Green Building 3-Star Standard
Rui Zhao, Hoong-Pin Lee, Jianglin Wang
This paper presents a case study of a Chinese library achieving three-star green building certification through life-cycle carbon assessment. By replacing materials, local procurement, prefabrication, and renewable energy integration, total…
Peer-reviewed🇺🇸 USAJournalConvergence / Divergence: Designing Futures in Architecture and Education2026#Carbon AccountingDOI
Neighborhood Scale Carbon Analysis: Developing Methods for Large Scale Material Reuse
Fleet Howard, Peyton Catarelli, Jayden Huang
This paper analyzes the embodied carbon implications of New York City's housing policy (City of Yes for Housing Opportunity), which may generate large amounts of construction waste. It presents a neighborhood-scale method to evaluate buildi…
Peer-reviewedCNJournalJournal of Global Governance and Sustainability2026#Carbon AccountingDOI
Towards Carbon Neutrality: An LCA-based Assessment and Reduction Pathways for Prefabricated Components in a Semiconductor Facility
H. Tai, He Yang, Mu-Chun Liao +2
This study conducts a life cycle assessment of carbon emissions from prefabricated component production for a semiconductor facility. Concrete and steel account for 82.7% of total emissions (10,794 and 2,285 tCO₂e, respectively). An integra…
Peer-reviewedJournalJournal of Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary Research2026#Carbon AccountingDOI
Lifecycle Carbon Footprint and Economic Feasibility of Net-Zero Buildings: A Multi-Dimensional BIM–Excel Framework for Sustainable Material Selection in Tropical Climates of Patna, India
Sujeet Kumar Singh, Kunj Kumar Dubey, Satyaendra Ram
This study proposes a BIM-LCA-LCC integrated framework and applies it to a residential case in Patna, India. Optimal material selection can reduce lifecycle carbon emissions by 30-35% (from 400-420 to 270-290 kgCO₂e/m²). Although initial co…
Peer-reviewedJournalScientific Journal of Engineering Research2026#Carbon AccountingDOI
Sustainable Construction Practices: Integrating Renewable Energy for Carbon Footprint Reduction
O. Alabi, Adeoti Oyegbori Laoye
This study applies a comprehensive LCA framework to evaluate the environmental performance of construction materials and investigate strategies for integrating circular design and renewable energy to reduce carbon footprints. Results show m…