GX & Decarbonization Research

Philippa Simmonds, Julie Ingram, Damian Maye

This paper analyzes the formation of voluntary soil carbon markets (VSCMs) in the UK from economic sociology and political ecology perspectives. Through 17 semi-structured interviews and a validation workshop, it reveals fragmented governan…

Fengming Chen, Lantao Gu, Lin Huang +3

This study synthesizes ultramicroporous carbon nanosheets from reed straw via Fe3+-PMS-assisted oxidative pre-modification, enhancing CO2 capture capacity and enabling solar-driven regeneration. The biomass-derived low-cost material offers …

Sepideh Hashemi Safaei, Stephanie Young

This paper proposes a novel start-up strategy for the simultaneous partial nitrification, anammox, and denitrification (SNAD) process to treat wastewater from post-combustion carbon capture (PCC). It compares two reactor configurations, HMB…

Alexis Costa, Lionel Dubois, Marie‐Eve Duprez +2

This paper addresses the techno-economic optimization of a cryogenic carbon capture process based on CO2 desublimation for transport applications. It balances cost and energy efficiency to assess economic feasibility, contributing to CCUS d…

Divya Ganesan, J. Jayapriya

This study presents a bibliometric analysis of microalgae-based carbon sequestration research, covering 2,053 publications from 1990 to 2025. Using Biblioshiny and VOSviewer, it maps co-authorship networks, citation performance, keyword co-…

Keeratikan Piriyakul

This review systematically examines carbon-capturing biocementation pathways (MICP, EICP, CA-mediated, etc.) for geotechnical engineering. It highlights their potential to replace cement, reduce CO2 emissions, and improve soil stability, wi…

Fahd Saeed Alakbari, Ahmed Farid Ibrahim, Mahmoud Abdelnaby

This systematic review organizes CO2 solubility prediction methods for CCS processes, comparing accuracy and applicability of existing models. It suggests that improved prediction accuracy can enhance CCS efficiency and reduce costs.

Huixia Wu, Gaofeng Chen, Jianming Gao

This paper proposes using ultra-fine recycled brick powder as filler in low-carbon ultra-high strength fiber-reinforced concrete (UHSFRC) and investigates its performance across multiple scales. By utilizing recycled materials, it aims to r…

Yunqiang Zhou, Qian Xu, Xiang Li +3

This paper reports that a multidimensionally coupled anammox-based process achieves efficient low-carbon nitrogen removal and resilience to influent water-quality fluctuations at an engineering-scale wastewater treatment facility. Compared …

Pengsheng Fang, Shunmei Gong, Xiangyi Yang +4

This study optimizes the mix design for stabilizing dredged sludge using a low-carbon curing agent composed of cement, slag, fly ash, and water glass as an activator. The optimal ratio (15:10:5 with 7% water glass) enhances strength through…

Yaolu Chen, Hailong Wang, Haolong Guo +2

This study explores the synergistic enhancement of low-carbon cement-based materials and CO2 sequestration using rice husk ash. Through graded carbonization and composite design, it demonstrates potential to simultaneously improve material …

Xinli Li, Zizhen Cai, Yiling Shi

This study analyzes survey data from 615 residents in four Zhejiang cities using structural equation modeling. Extreme weather directly promotes low-carbon consumption (β=0.312), with green cognition and environmental attention as partial m…

Xiaoxi Yu, Xiaowei Chuai

This study proposes a new framework for coordinated evaluation and co-optimization of urban land and rural settlements under low-carbon emission orientation. It assesses the coordination of urban and rural land use and provides optimization…

Xiaojing Shi, Shiying Yang, Xiaojing Wu +6

This paper proposes a design and multi-objective optimization of a solar-based distributed low-carbon energy system for urban buildings, focusing on balancing energy, economic, and environmental (3E) performance. Based on a Chinese case, it…

Nianxin Liu, Liang Zhao

This paper proposes a data-driven stochastic robust optimization approach for low-carbon retrofit of industrial utility systems under multiple uncertainties. It balances cost and carbon emission reductions while considering uncertainties in…

Jian-yun Lu, Qing-Yi Liu, Yu-Qi Wang +5

This study develops a Bayesian multiobjective optimization framework with Gaussian process surrogates and uncertainty-aware search to map trade-offs in pharmaceutical wastewater treatment. Optimized operating windows improve removal efficie…

Momir Sjerić, Ivana Jovanović, Ailong Fan +1

This paper simulates the performance and emissions of a dual-fuel marine diesel engine to achieve low-carbon ferry operations, offering technical insights for decarbonizing the maritime sector.

Qian Ma, Chunxiao Liu, Kui Huang +6

This paper proposes D-PGNet, a deep projected gradient network that accelerates low-carbon economic dispatch with energy storage and carbon trading costs. It embeds physical constraints as differentiable projection layers, achieving optimal…

Xuhui Wang, Tongsheng Zhang, G.N. Xu +5

This study optimizes mixture design and renewable-energy steam curing for precast concrete, achieving CO2 emission reductions of 71.7-76.4 kg/m³. A mix with 15% GGBS and controlled curing improves strength and durability while cutting costs…

Sutinee Somabutr

This study examines carbon hotspots and low-carbon pathways in tourism supply chains in seven provinces of Northeastern Thailand using a mixed-methods design. Visitor surveys and operator interviews reveal perceived hotspots in transport (8…