GX & Decarbonization Research

Abd Wahab, Humphrey Danso, Emmanuel Appiah‐Kubi

This systematic review synthesizes 47 studies on agricultural ash as low-carbon cement substitutes. It finds silica content positively correlates with compressive strength, while loss on ignition negatively correlates. Rice husk ash shows t…

Xie Bing, Chao Wu

This study evaluates recycled wind turbine blade materials (GFRP and thermally treated GF550) as supplementary cementitious materials. GF550 shows comparable compressive strength to fly ash at 10% replacement, but higher ratios reduce stren…

Hui Yan, Jacek Pawlack, Aruna Sivakumar +9

Heating buildings accounts for ~20% of UK emissions, so decarbonizing heat is key. This brief explores how heat pump flexibility can support the grid while providing low-carbon heating. Research shows that well-designed tariffs and scheduli…

Hongfang Han, Jiakai Zhang

This study examines the impact of China's low-carbon city policy (LCCP) on wage inequality between executives and rank-and-file employees using a difference-in-differences approach with A-share listed firm data (2007-2023). The LCCP reduces…

Li Meng, Олександр Кубатко, Vladyslav Piven +2

This study analyzes determinants of decarbonization in 27 EU economies from 2013-2021, using both GHG emissions and carbon intensity as dependent variables. Results show renewable energy is a key driver, with a 10-percentage-point increase …

Simon; id_orcid 0000-0002-1935-1519 Bullock, Alice; id_orcid 0000-0003-4551-1608 Larkin, James; id_orcid 0000-0001-7435-9954 Mason

This briefing note updates the 2023 paper on IMO targets, incorporating latest data on global CO2 emissions, shipping emissions, and remaining carbon budgets to propose Paris-compatible targets for international shipping.

Wanyok Atisattapong, Pasin Marupanthorn

This paper proposes a dynamic carbon-budget portfolio optimization framework under ETS transition risk, using Black-Litterman model. It validates with EU and UK historical data and applies to Thailand's pre-ETS context, offering investors a…

Veilumuthu Pattapulavar, D. V. Wilson

This perspective proposes an integrated waste-to-resource framework combining biomass engineering, pyrolysis, and adsorption, enhanced by AI, IoT, and digital twins. It emphasizes modular, decentralized systems that reduce transport emissio…

Jonathan Schmid, Samantha Eleanor Tanzer, Lóránt Tavasszy

This study identifies nine conditions under which ports can accelerate the adoption of low-emission trucks for hinterland transport. Using a multi-system transition lens, it analyzes technological, actor, and institutional couplings, consid…

Alexandra Bujor, Ana-Maria Chiroșcă, Eugen Rusu

This review provides an integrated perspective on European floating structures for hybrid renewable energy systems, comparing spar, semi-submersible, TLP, barge, and FPSO platforms. It highlights stability and motion response as critical fo…

Kabir Duggal, Andrés Alvarez Calderón

This chapter examines the tension between international investment law and climate policies, proposing substantive reforms to investment treaties and ISDS to support climate governance. It highlights the investment gap for energy transition…

Hafezali Iqbal Hussain, Mohd Shahril Ahmad Razimi, Zalina Zainudin +2

Using data from 40 OECD economies, this study examines the effects of green entrepreneurship, green techno-environmental innovations (GTEI), and renewable energy consumption on environmental quality. Findings show that green entrepreneurshi…

Fahira Brodlija

This chapter analyzes reforms to investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) in the context of energy transition, arguing that ISDS can be a tool for sustainable development rather than an obstacle. It reviews national and international reform…

Nhat‐Luong Nhieu, Hoang‐Kha Nguyen

Benchmarks renewable energy transition performance across G7 economies using an integrated MCDM framework combining D-CRITIC and COBRA. Based on 14 indicators, Canada ranks first, Japan fifth. CO2 emissions per capita is the most informativ…

Filip Balcerzak

This chapter analyzes ISDS cases in the energy sector, highlighting that energy is the most relevant sector for investor-State disputes. It examines environmental defenses in renewable, nuclear, and fossil fuel cases, concluding that invest…

Kaj Hobér, Volker Roeben, Ylli Dautaj

This book chapter introduces an anthology on investment law and energy transition, arguing that economic, environmental, climate, and investment protection policies must be integrated to govern renewable energy investments effectively. It e…

Anis Ur Rehman, Peyman Akhgar, Magnus Soederberg +1

This review examines how distributed energy technologies (DET) like rooftop solar, batteries, and EVs reshape household energy systems and grid relationships. Customers evolve from passive consumers to active prosumers, with economic, techn…

Alvarez, Erik F., Gutierrez-Guerra, Juan F., Ramos, Andres

el1xr_opt is an open-source MILP model that co-optimizes sizing and operation of hybrid renewable systems coupling electricity and hydrogen. It includes unit commitment, storage dynamics, pressure-resolved hydrogen network, and FCR provisio…

A. Wesley, T. Kangwansura

This paper reports a drilling contractor's transformation from annual sustainability disclosure to an operational, AI-enabled emission management system. Based on a 2021 GHG baseline, operational control boundaries, and Net Zero 2050 commit…

Junhui Li, Qinglin Sui, Wenbo Si +5

Proposes a collaborative optimal dispatch strategy for multiple wind-PV-storage systems to address energy storage investment cost recovery. Integrates storage-assisted dispatch tracking and frequency regulation, with a bidding-dispatching-s…