GX & Decarbonization Research

Anna H. Grummon, K. O’Sullivan, Amanda B. Zeitlin +7

In a randomized trial with 1,201 US adults, recommending food swaps in an online grocery store improved healthfulness and reduced carbon footprint of selections. Climate swaps significantly cut carbon emissions, while health swaps improved …

Raed S. Rasheed, Aiman A. Abusamra

This paper extends the BlockSim blockchain simulator with energy consumption and carbon footprint metrics integrated into its event-driven model. It estimates computational and communication energy at node and network levels, converting ele…

Yuhan Wang, Lili Yang, Bing Liu +4

This review focuses on biological treatment of food oily wastewater (FOW), summarizing substrate characteristics, biodegradation pathways, and process performance, while exploring low-carbon perspectives. It highlights potential for energy …

Yong-Qing Chen, Ziyu Liu, Yu-Xiang Gan +2

This study develops sintering-free geopolymer composites using iron ore tailings waste, achieving high-performance EMI shielding with a low-carbon process. It contributes to waste valorization and carbon emission reduction in materials prod…

О.А. Локтионов, Д.М. Комаров

This paper analyzes low-carbon development technologies in the energy sector within a framework of indicators for CO2 emission reduction potential. Although specific methods and findings are not available, it likely offers insights for poli…

Marcelo Carlos Ribeiro, Vanderson Eney de Matos, Stephânia da Consolação Silva Nogueira +2

This protocol documents the plan for a systematic review and meta-analysis of auxiliary and alternative reductant injection in blast furnace ironmaking. It will assess operational, energetic, thermal, metallurgical, and environmental effect…

Canada Foundation for Innovation | Fondation canadienne pour l'innovation

This paper explores pathways for adopting low-carbon and ultra-high-performance concretes in Canada's built environment, contributing to decarbonizing the construction sector. It outlines technical and policy measures to advance sustainable…

Alex Kihehere Mukiga

This qualitative case study of the Ulwazi Educare Centre in Cape Town examines how community-led construction using discarded tires and local materials can create climate-responsive infrastructure. It finds perceived benefits in thermal com…

Hounaïda Moalla, Chrifa Souf, Raja Zmemla

This study proposes a data-driven approach using machine learning to optimize low-carbon concrete mix design. It contributes to reducing CO2 emissions in the construction industry by improving material selection and mix efficiency.

Cristhiana Albert, Thilo Schmid, Zhidong Zhang +1

Decarbonizing concrete is vital for climate targets, but low-carbon mixes often reduce alkalinity, raising corrosion concerns. This paper proposes a framework combining moisture transport modeling and corrosion science to predict microclima…

Ling Wang, Youhua Yang, Huaiqi Zhang +4

This study demonstrates that microwave activation and curing enhance the strength of low-carbon cementitious composites incorporating coal gangue, a coal mining waste. The approach improves waste utilization and energy efficiency, contribut…

Roshan Jayathilakage, Chamila Gunasekara, David Law +1

This study investigates Australian waste clays as supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) for low-carbon concrete. Optimal calcination (750°C, 1h) yields Grade 1 pozzolans (SAI≥0.85), while high-intensity grinding produces Grade 2 (SAI>…

Jung-Hun Kim, Gitae Moon, Doyeon Lee +1

This study investigates the promotional effect of CO2 on low-carbon syngas production from corncob pyrolysis. By introducing CO2 into the pyrolysis process, the quality of the produced syngas is enhanced, offering potential for carbon captu…

Soya Bathily

This study evaluates cemented paste backfill (CPB) using alkali-activated slag with a Na2CO3-NaOH activator as a low-carbon binder. It reveals a two-stage hydration process linking fresh properties to strength development, achieving competi…

Canada Foundation for Innovation | Fondation canadienne pour l'innovation

This paper focuses on R&D of low-carbon building materials for achieving net-zero buildings. Reducing embodied carbon in materials is crucial for decarbonizing the building sector, and innovations in materials and manufacturing processes ar…

Peng Dai, Ke Wang, Yanjiao Xie +4

This study classifies public service facility layouts in TOD blocks around 172 metro stations in Qingdao into four types and analyzes their association with residents' travel carbon emissions. The balanced type shows the lowest emissions, a…

Xiaotao Nie, Qiu Wang, Pengfei Wang +1

This paper proposes a trading mechanism for park-level flexible resources (e.g., industrial parks) under energy-carbon coupling. It introduces data-driven pricing and a trusted trading mechanism to facilitate renewable integration and carbo…

Norbert Edomah, Oliver Weber, Nicholas Ugwu

This study identifies key drivers of solar technology adoption in Nigeria and Ghana using a mixed-method approach combining literature review and field visits (Nov 2023-Jan 2026). It finds that availability and affordability dominate user d…

Hüseyin Okan Durmuş

This conceptual chapter examines civilisation through the lens of energy and information, tracing development from agricultural to digital societies. It argues that energy is a necessary but insufficient foundation, becoming productive only…

Otto Guilherme Gerstenberger Junior, Davidson Araújo de Oliveira

Brazil, despite having one of the cleanest electricity matrices and claiming climate leadership, relies heavily on oil production and plans to expand it. This paper analyzes this paradox, showing that Brazil intends to finance its transitio…