GX & Decarbonization Research

Vanessa Gomes, M. Saade, M. Balouktsi +4

This paper addresses the critical data gaps hindering the achievement of net zero whole life carbon in buildings. It proposes frameworks and methods to improve data availability and quality, essential for decarbonizing the building sector.

Syahrir Akbar, Rehan Perdana Putra, Novriyanti

This study proposes a novel financing model integrating productive waqf (Islamic endowment) and corporate social responsibility (CSR) to support carbon credit projects, with a focus on Indonesia. Using literature review and SWOT analysis, i…

Yong Li, Shimin Shi

Using Chinese A-share listed firms from 2011-2024, this study examines whether digital finance reduces corporate ESG decoupling (gap between disclosure and practice). Results show digital finance significantly mitigates ESG decoupling, espe…

Yingjie Song, Peimiao Zou, R. Wang +6

This paper develops a symmetric cogeneration fuel cell that couples formaldehyde oxidation with nitrate reduction to co-produce hydrogen, ammonia, and formate while generating electricity. Using a Co(OH)2-coated Cu nanoleaf catalyst, it ach…

Anastasiia Turchenko, V. Bozhenko

This study examines the integration of green technologies into Ukraine's investment environment, highlighting potential for energy efficiency, renewable energy, climate commitments, industrial modernization, and employment. Using VOSviewer …

Hossein Mirzaee, M. M. Sani, Hamed Samarghandi

This paper develops a carbon-aware optimization framework for an integrated energy hub with hydrogen, applied to Ontario, Canada. It examines Carbon Tax and Net-Zero policy pathways over 2025-2050, finding substantial hydrogen expansion (el…

Helena M. Ramos, J. E. Q. Fuentes, E. Bekçi +4

This study proposes a hybrid renewable energy system integrating hydro pumped storage and hydrogen storage for urban and remote communities. Using an optimization model applied to a remote community at risk of desertification, the base-case…

Zeynep Arıöz, Xira Ruiz-Campillo

This paper analyzes Spain's green hydrogen strategy as shaped by the interplay of EU climate governance, domestic institutions, and industrial interests. Using policy documents and interviews, it finds that multiple drivers jointly influenc…

Bruna Albuquerque de Sousa Morais, Marília Regina Costa Castro Lyra, M. T. D. Dutra +3

This paper proposes a methodology for measuring ESG indicators, based on ABNT PR 2030 and international frameworks. It systematizes stages of diagnosis, materiality assessment, measurement, and reporting. It identifies lack of standardizati…

Junhong Hu, Chen Li, Chenchen Li +2

This study develops a bi-objective route-choice model for multimodal freight transport that minimizes total cost, time, and carbon emission costs under uncertain demand and dynamic transshipment time. Using chance-constrained programming an…

Chinedu Michael Chiejine, Endurance Ikechi Eke

This study uses simulated data from 200 international shipments to compute carbon intensities of air, road, rail, and sea transport. Regression analysis shows that transport costs (coefficient 0.0004, p<0.001) and delivery time (0.018, p=0.…

Mari Luomi, Axel Michaelowa

This paper provides the first analysis of how Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries can engage in Article 6 carbon markets, using internationally transferred mitigation outcomes (ITMOs) to manage residual emissions and support hard-to-ab…

Nicolas Alaux, Nicolas Bechstedt, Xiaoyang Zhong +6

Modeling building stocks for all 27 EU member states, this study evaluates 4096 life cycle emission scenarios. To meet 2030/2050 targets, 8.53 Gt CO2e must be avoided (≈10 years of 2020 emissions). Relying solely on energy efficiency and ma…

Remya Geetha Sadasivan Nair, Arun Kumar Narayanan Nair, Shuyu Sun +1

This study uses density functional theory to analyze amine-based solvents for CO2 capture, investigating reaction mechanisms and energetics to guide solvent design for carbon capture applications.

Divya Bajpai Tripathy, Subhalaxmi Pradhan, Pooja Agarwal +1

This review comprehensively surveys recent advancements in carbon capture and utilization (CCU) technologies, focusing on converting captured CO₂ into industrial products such as synthetic fuels, green chemicals, and construction materials.…

Jiaojiao Ni, Qing Jiang, Qiwei Zhan +2

This study develops a geopolymer cement (SGPC) using 80% industrial solid wastes (soda residue, slag, phosphogypsum). At optimal water-solid ratio 0.43, it achieves 28-day compressive strength of 1.45 MPa, reduces CO2 emissions by 74.7% (23…

Haoyu Liao

This paper analyzes the economic benefits of low-carbon cities via three pathways: cost savings & jobs, carbon markets & green finance, and comparative trajectories. Using data from IEA, EU-ETS and case studies (Copenhagen, China, EU), it o…

M. Vaigundamoorthi, M. Thirumalai, Savitha Venkatesan +4

This paper proposes a virtual power plant (VPP) coordination framework for low-carbon energy systems. Using multi-objective optimization, it balances resilience and carbon awareness, aiming to integrate renewables and reduce emissions.

Jian Zhao, Zhongwen Zhang, Keran Huang +2

This study proposes a correlation model to estimate compute-related power load from processor states, an aggregated utilization method for low-carbon allocation using fragmented resources, and a coordination framework integrating controllab…

Lissy Langer, Anne Neumann, Benjamin Fram +1

This paper analyzes regulatory instruments for emerging hydrogen and low-carbon fuel markets in the shipping sector. It compares policies and international frameworks, examining design and implementation challenges for effective regulation.