GX & Decarbonization Research

Frank Howard

This paper develops a framework to estimate the market price of environmental integrity for carbon credits in voluntary carbon markets (VCMs). Extending the theory of storage, it analyzes quality premiums for credits deliverable into the CM…

Laura Salmivaara, Annukka Vainio, Mari Niva +2

This paper examines whether consumers' voluntary carbon offset purchases reflect a genuine commitment to sustainable lifestyles or serve as a 'license to pollute' that justifies environmentally harmful behavior. It analyzes the impact of of…

Alireza Rangriz Shokri, Stephen Talman, Erik Nickel +1

Analysis of 5 years of cold CO2 injection data at the Aquistore CCS site reveals injectivity improvement over time, driven by non-isothermal THM processes and stress-dependent permeability changes. Findings highlight the importance of THM e…

Yongxin Hu, Teng Zhou

This paper proposes an integrated approach to optimize material selection and process synthesis for carbon capture from industrial emission gases with varying CO2 concentrations. It enables efficient CCUS system design for diverse emission …

WANG Yuxuan, ZHANG Xian, Xueting Peng +1

This study couples life-cycle assessment with learning curves to project net removal efficiency and cost of liquid-solvent and solid-sorbent DACCS in China. National average net removal efficiency ranges from 17.0%-69.8% for liquid and 77.9…

Patrick Stiles, USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Congwang Ye

This study evaluates how different additives affect polymer properties for carbon capture and other applications. It may provide insights for improving CO2 separation membranes or sorbents from a materials science perspective. Details are l…

Aref Maksoud, Aseel Hussien, Shouib Ma'bdeh

This study explores multi-objective optimisation of unfired clay bricks stabilised with date-palm waste and palm-frond ash, aiming for low-carbon construction in hot-arid regions. By avoiding firing, it reduces CO2 emissions and enhances ci…

Luodan Xiang, Ting‐an Zhang, Xiaoqi Liu +3

This study proposes a synergistic pretreatment of low-rank coal using CO2 and K2CO3 to simultaneously reduce carbon emissions and enhance extraction of critical metals. It demonstrates a waste-to-resource approach that aligns with decarboni…

Jamal-Eldin F. M. Ibrahim, Mohammed A. Al‐Huri, Ismail M. Budaiwi +2

This study develops low-carbon glass-ceramic foams from natural zeolite, silica fume, and carbon soot for thermal insulation. Optimized compositions achieve low density (0.24-0.25 g/cm³) and low thermal conductivity (0.061-0.068 W/m·K), mak…

Pan Li, Yu Zhao, Hai Chen +6

This study investigates the use of sulfonated activated carbon catalysts to enhance jet fuel production from catalytic co-pyrolysis of biomass and low-density polyethylene (LDPE). By optimizing catalyst properties and reaction conditions, i…

Pengfei Zhang, Pan Liu, Li Jiang +1

This paper proposes a cooperative game-based low-carbon operation strategy for multi-microgrids using multi-agent deep reinforcement learning. It introduces an energy-carbon-green certificate P2P trading mechanism and Nash bargaining for fa…

Rui Cao

Using panel data from 282 Chinese cities, this study applies a DID model to examine the impact of science and technology finance policy (STFP) on urban energy efficiency (UEE). It reveals the mechanisms through which policy enhances energy …

Libin Tan, Zhongbin Liu, Fengkui Xiong +1

This review systematically examines heat pump-based drying technologies for agricultural products, focusing on their potential for low-carbon and energy-efficient processing. It compares energy savings and CO2 reduction potential against co…

Aymen Braiek, Ilhem Chiba, Lilia El Amraoui +2

This study valorizes textile waste fibers (LTWF) in cement mortars, achieving up to 31.7% CO2 reduction, 71% lower thermal conductivity, and improved mechanical strength (97% flexural, 53% compressive). Demonstrates potential for circular e…

Deepesh Bansal, Shuxiang Zhang, Ziyu Lu +2

Deep Soil Mixing (DSM) traditionally relies on cement or lime, but this study evaluates alkali-activated binders from industrial byproducts (fly ash, slag, calcium carbide slag) to reduce carbon footprint. An optimal mix (FA:GBFS:CCS=2:5:3)…

Meta Thurid Lotz, Vassilis Daioglou, Francesco Dalla Longa +1

This study compares the integrated assessment model IMAGE and the industry simulation model FORECAST to analyze the contribution of a circular economy in EU building construction to industry decarbonization by 2050. Both models consistently…

Andrew J. Moffat, Ahmed Abdulla

This study develops a sector-coupling generation expansion planning model that captures the interdependence between zero-emission heavy-duty trucks and the electricity grid, comparing hydrogen fuel-cell and battery-electric trucks for net-z…

Kaitlin Calva

This article discusses the steel industry's transition to low-carbon production, highlighting the work of Radhakanta Rana in bridging scientific research and industrial practice. It emphasizes the importance of collaboration between science…

Yunyun Gao, Pao‐Yu Tang, Ching‐Cheng Lu +1

This study uses a DEA model with CO2 as an undesirable output to assess energy efficiency across 30 Chinese provinces (2008-2020), applying Bootstrap correction. Eastern regions average 0.873, while central and western regions lag at 0.577 …

Filipe Smith Buarque, Lucas T. N. da Silva Rocha, Priscilla Amaral +1

This perspective proposes C2/C1 carbon–redox integration for low-carbon production in Yarrowia lipolytica, using acetate as a C2 structural carbon source and formate as a C1 redox-balancing input. Industrial translation faces challenges suc…