GX & Decarbonization Research

Abdallah Elshawadfy Elwakeel, Guma Ali, Ibraheem M. Almalki +3

A solar-tracking PV-assisted hybrid dryer for apple dehydration was experimentally assessed for drying kinetics, energy/exergy performance, grid-electricity demand, and CO2 mitigation. Higher air velocity shortened drying time (240→135 min …

Lena Neij, C Wilson, K Araújo +26

This expert vignette argues for renewed strategic emphasis on energy efficiency as a 'first fuel' amid geopolitical instability, highlighting its role in cutting demand, boosting flexibility and energy security. It explores new potentials f…

Christian Walsh Benjamin

This review examines the shift from CFCs, HCFCs, and HFCs to low-GWP refrigerants such as HFOs, hydrocarbons, ammonia, and CO2 in vapour compression refrigeration. It compares thermodynamic, safety, and environmental properties alongside CO…

Tian Su, 邵建文

This work reviews the development of low-carbon coatings and construction materials alongside intelligent construction protection technology, motivated by accelerating urbanization and its resource, ecological, and GHG impacts. It outlines …

Zahra Jandaghian, Michal Bartko, Mehdi Ghobadi +1

EnergyPlus simulations of commercial buildings in Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver compare high-albedo cladding against baseline. Cooling demand falls 15-20%, but winter heating penalties raise annual energy use by up to 1%. Operational car…

Jevgeņijs Kozadajevs, Ivars Zālītis, Anna Mutule +3

Using a genetic algorithm, the study optimizes rooftop PV and space-heating retrofit equipment for three Norwegian buildings and analyzes how per-area subsidy levels affect sustainability and flexibility. A new metric, ECFIF, is introduced;…

Mr. Vinay Ranjan Kumar, Mr. Vinay Ranjan Kumar, Madhuri Kumari +4

This paper evaluates the engineering feasibility of Earth Tube Heat Exchangers (ETHE/EAHE), which exploit ground thermal inertia at 2–4 m depth. It systematically analyzes open- and closed-loop architectures, PVC vs. metallic ducting, blowe…

Sami Saleki, Shooka Khoshbakht Bahramani

This study applies the LCB Method 3.0 (based on PAS 2050) to an educational building in Tehran, estimating its life-cycle GHG emissions and classifying it as Class C (good) in the low-carbon building rating. It also discusses effective stra…

Xikun Zhu, Chunsheng Liu, Zehua Li +1

This study evaluates exogenous denitrifying bioaugmentation (DEN) to reduce external carbon addition in low C/N municipal wastewater treatment. The inoculant achieved high denitrification rates, and across six WWTPs, the apparent C/N requir…

Mohammadreza Ghorbani, Dariush Sattarzadeh

This systematic review examines the integration of smart and renewable building materials for sustainable architecture. It analyzes categories, applications, and barriers, highlighting self-healing concrete, smart glazing, phase change mate…

H. Young, E Setyowati, Agung Dwiyanto

This critical review examines operational energy cost modeling for tropical hotels, where cooling, hot water, and lighting dominate energy use. Screening 236 records, 48 studies were analyzed, covering simulation tools (EnergyPlus, TRNSYS),…

Bai M.

This paper investigates greenhouse gas emission reduction methods for urban sewage treatment systems, specifically SBR and anoxic-oxic processes. While details are unavailable, it addresses decarbonization in the wastewater sector.

Ghuzanfar Saeed, Bogale Tadesse, Laurence Dyer +2

This review comprehensively examines early coarse gangue rejection (ECGR) technologies in mineral processing, highlighting their role in reducing energy, water, and waste for low-carbon and circular mineral processing. It also discusses the…

Monllor García, Javier

This paper examines energy efficiency improvements in the Swedish construction materials industry using high-temperature heat pumps. Industrial heat pumps can decarbonize low-temperature heat supply, contributing to European energy and clim…

Darmawan D.

This paper examines the roles of institutional support, fintech innovation, and investor confidence in driving energy efficiency within Islamic green finance. It focuses on the effectiveness of financing mechanisms that integrate Islamic fi…

Miguel F. S. Vasconcelos, Georges Da Costa, Patricia Stolf

Proposes a carbon-aware caching policy for edge computing that adjusts data freshness based on carbon intensity. Experiments on a smart city use case show that accepting slightly stale data (AoI up to a minute) can reduce CO2 emissions by a…

Mohamed Sadak Merrakchi, Smain Benyamina, Yacine Abadou +1

This study evaluates mortars with partial cement replacement by expanded clay (0-30%), assessing mechanical, thermal, and high-temperature properties. Expanded clay improved thermal insulation by 13.47% and reduced CO2 emissions by 15-30%, …

Talgatbek Khasenovich Aliev, Bekmurat Zhumashevich Yespenbetov, Bekbolat Nurdanbek +1

This study examines bioclimatic architectural design as a tool for climate resilience and energy efficiency in Kazakhstan's continental cold semi-arid climate. Using ASHRAE Standard 55 psychrometric assessment and policy review, it finds pa…

Analúcia Schiaffino Morales, Pedro Focola Luís, Luis Fernando Cocian +3

This case study of nine Basic Health Units in Southern Brazil over 27 months reveals a strong positive correlation (r=0.716) between minimum monthly temperature and electricity consumption, explaining over 50% of demand variability. It iden…

Saidbur K.L., Worldly Knowledge Publishing Centre

This study evaluates energy-efficient technologies for industrial enterprises through literature analysis. It highlights high-efficiency motors, variable-frequency drives, waste-heat recovery, and intelligent energy management systems as ef…