GX & Decarbonization Research

Sang-Yum Lee, Tri Ho Minh Le

This paper presents full-scale laboratory and field verification of a low carbon controlled low strength material (CLSM) that incorporates a high content of excavated soil. The material aims to provide a sustainable solution for trench rest…

Y. Kashtan, D. Michanowicz, S. Leskin +2

This study directly measured refrigerant leak rates from 126 residential air conditioners in the San Francisco Bay Area. The average annual leak rate is 1.78%, much lower than typical assumptions. Leaks are heavily skewed: the top 1% of lea…

A. d’Espiney, Bengt Verworner, Helena M. Pinheiro +6

This paper compares different treatments for poultry manure and forestry residues in a production hotspot in Portugal, assessing their potential for circularity. It evaluates environmental and economic impacts, proposing region-specific was…

Rongmin Zhang, Lianjun Chen, Gang Pan +5

This study examines the use of cement-stabilized loess as an infill for underground mine sealing walls, evaluating strength, disintegration resistance, and microstructural controls across three coal regions in China, highlighting its potent…

Sandra Cunha, Kubilay Kaptan, Adelino Elias Chiaqui +1

This study explores the use of thermally activated mixed construction and demolition waste (CDW) as a partial cement replacement in low-carbon concrete. Concrete mixtures with 5-35% replacement were tested for physical, mechanical, and dura…

Muhannad Alasiri

This paper develops an experimental and machine learning framework to predict CO2 emissions of low-carbon geopolymer concrete using fly ash and GGBS. XGBoost achieves best accuracy (R²>0.95), showing 45-65% emission reduction vs. OPC concre…

Min Liu, Pengfei Duan, Pengfei Liu +4

This paper proposes a method using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to quantify greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from livestock in pastoral areas. It also evaluates the effectiveness of emission reduction strategies, providing insights for cli…

Abdulmuiz A. Adekomi, Shuting Yang, S. Stokes +1

This paper proposes a risk-targeted framework for mitigating methane emissions in oil and gas operations, leveraging cause-informed approaches for effective reduction.

Karl W. Steininger, Raphaela Maier, Laura Wallenko +9

This article argues that achieving net-zero emissions requires establishing a circular economy. It suggests that resource efficiency and waste reduction can accelerate emission reductions.

Wenwen Guo, Yongliang Liu

This paper analyzes net zero discourse from 2015-2024 across the Global North and South, arguing that dominant narratives may reproduce colonial power structures. It proposes alternative narratives and calls for decolonizing climate policy …

Jing Li (10611), Shuai Zhang (115662), Ling Zhang +6

This paper develops engineered geopolymer composites using slag and bagasse ash, evaluating mechanical properties and environmental impact. It proposes a material design achieving high ductility and low carbon emissions, contributing to car…

Xinru Niu, Tao Zhang (43681), Yao Xu +8

This critical review examines anaerobic digestion of recalcitrant organics and emerging contaminants in pharmaceutical wastewater, assessing its potential for carbon neutrality and bioresource recovery. It identifies challenges and future r…

Carolina Balian, Hannah van Zanten, Francisco Rosas +1

Evaluates four nature-based solutions for Uruguayan cattle farming: grazing management, forest plantations, native forests, and extended pasture. Grazing management offers consistent economic and environmental benefits, while native forests…

Muhammad Umer, Anna Antonova, Jouni Punkki

This study investigates the effect of high supplementary cementitious material (SCM) content and limestone addition on early-age (3 days) hydration kinetics and strength development of low-carbon binders. Comparing volcanic pozzolan from Ic…

朱绿琴, Chonlavit Sutunyarak

This study examines factors influencing low-carbon tourism behavior among visitors to Chinese rural destinations. Using SEM on 620 surveys from Xidi and Hongcun, finds that destination context, perceived value, social norms, and psychologic…

Geane Carneiro, Vanderley Moacry John, Cléber Marcos Ribeiro Dias

This study evaluated the use of a low-carbon circular binder (C²BC) obtained from thermally treated asbestos-cement waste as a 25% replacement for Portland cement in fiber-cement boards. C²BC shortened setting time by 10% and increased earl…

Naomi Klepacz, Olivia Geddes, Frederik Dahlmann +7

This cross-sectional study investigates patient engagement in decarbonising primary care in England. It analyses patient awareness and willingness to participate in carbon reduction efforts, offering insights for healthcare decarbonisation …

Sian Zhang, Chunyu Song, Longzhu Chen +1

This study explores low-carbon stabilization of high-water content coastal soft soils using industrial by-products. By substituting cement with calcium carbonate-based by-products, it aims to reduce CO2 emissions. Experimental results confi…

Nejib Ghazouani, Khaled Mohamed Elhadi, Aqeel ur Rehman

This paper reviews mechanisms of microbial self-healing in low-carbon cementitious composites and evaluates its impact on performance and sustainability. It suggests that self-healing enhances durability, thereby reducing lifecycle carbon e…

GAD BHILIPNANDI EMMANUEL, Martins Oloruntoba Kutus, Daniel Orsaa Gbegi

This study develops a quantitative framework to evaluate the financial performance of waste-to-wealth initiatives using Circular ROI. Regression analysis on 50 facilities shows that Recovery Efficiency and Material Circularity positively im…