GX & Decarbonization Research

Zihao Zhang, Yuanbo Zhang, Xiaolei Ma +1

Using the 2026 US-Iran oil shock as a natural experiment, this study analyzes 1.7 trillion point-of-interest visits across 122,000 neighborhoods in China and the US. Mobility range declined in nearly three-quarters of neighborhoods, with ex…

Narengerile, Aixing Deng, Wenjun Dong +7

This empirical study evaluates the combined effects of aerobic tillage and controlled irrigation on rice yield and greenhouse gas emissions in a high-latitude rice-growing region. It suggests that such practices can maintain yield while red…

Nosaibeh Nosrati-Ghods, Bryce McCall, Harro von Blottnitz +4

This paper explores transition pathways for South Africa's coal-to-liquids (CTL) industry under long-term GHG constraints. It analyzes technological and economic routes, deriving policy implications for balancing decarbonization and industr…

Siyu Li, Wen Teng, Fan Ye +7

This study shows that irrigation regimes in rice paddies mediate the effects of nitrification and urease inhibitors on yield and greenhouse gas emissions through rhizosphere carbon and nitrogen partitioning. The effectiveness of inhibitors …

Yu Wang, Yinghong Wang, Yang Sun +5

This study evaluates the emission reduction effectiveness of Beijing's coal-to-gas and coal-to-electricity policies using greenhouse gas concentration data from 1993-2024 and vertical profiles from 2022-2024. CO2 growth rates decelerated an…

Yonas Tesema, Siddharth Sareen

This paper examines challenges and firm-level decarbonization strategies in the manufacturing sector's path to net-zero. It likely synthesizes experiences and strategic approaches, offering insights for policy and practice, though empirical…

Zou Wanqiao

This paper analyzes decarbonization pathways for China's passenger vehicle sector through policy integration. It examines combinations of policies to promote EV adoption and achieve emission reduction targets, assessing feasibility and impa…

Ouyang L.

This paper proposes an optimal capacity planning method for a bundled wind-PV-thermal power system under carbon emission trading. It balances economic efficiency and environmental performance by integrating renewables with flexible thermal …

Richardson I.

This paper provides a catalog of global geothermal power plants, highlighting the role of geothermal energy in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Geothermal power is a renewable source that contributes to lowering fossil fuel dependence and…

Xinzhu Qi, Ligang Shi, Jin Yeu; id_orcid 0000-0002-7682-4327 TSOU +2

This study proposes a scenario-based dynamic life-cycle assessment using a dual-functional unit approach for large-space public buildings, applied to gymnasiums across climate zones in China. It evaluates environmental impacts under varying…

Jinhui Ren, Wenying Chen

This paper quantitatively analyzes the alignment of system flexibility needs and interprovincial coordination in China's net-zero power transition. It addresses the challenges of integrating high shares of renewables by optimizing interprov…

Chenxin Luo, Fengming Tao, Beifei Yuan

This paper proposes a time-dependent vehicle routing problem for low-carbon urban logistics, integrating traffic congestion, road gradient, and vehicle load. It aims to optimize routes to reduce CO2 emissions while maintaining delivery effi…

Mark Noll, Jongwhan Kwon, Audun Botterud

This paper compares capacity expansion in low-carbon electricity systems with hydropower, focusing on long-term market designs and unit operations. It provides insights for integrating renewables and maintaining grid reliability.

Matthew McCarthy, Davoud Ghahremanlou, Amir Ghahremanlou

This study uses Sentinel-5P TROPOMI satellite data to analyze CO and NO2 concentrations in Yukon and Alaska from 2019-2024, demonstrating its potential for low-carbon energy planning and air-quality management. Results show a clear regional…

Nargiz Aliyeva, Havva Baskan-Bayrak, Burcu Saner Okan

This study converts lemon peel, orange peel, walnut shell, and pistachio shell into nano-carbon plates under identical conditions to compare feedstock-dependent structure, performance, and environmental impact. At 1 wt% loading, pistachio-d…

Matthias Heinrich, Francisco del Campo, Simón Ladino Cano +1

This paper segments households to analyze co-adoption patterns of low-carbon solutions (e.g., solar, EVs, energy-efficient appliances). It identifies combinations of adoptions and links them to household characteristics, offering insights f…

Lirong Jian, Yunyun Lei, Wenting Wang

This paper proposes a three-layer network evolutionary game model to analyze the low-carbon transition of the lithium-ion battery industry. It considers interactions among government, enterprises, and consumers, examining how policy interve…

Chenguang Li, Hong Li

Coupling an 18-sector CGE model with a super-efficiency SBM model, this study simulates China's macroeconomic and green TFP responses to oil price shocks (200% permanent, P50, P100, P200_5Y) and evaluates four counterfactual policies. A com…

Omojola Awogbemi, S. A. Aasa, Oluwaseun O. Martins +1

This study examines the adoption, deployment, and integration of compressed natural gas (CNG) in Nigeria's road transport sector, assessing its potential for decarbonization, air pollution reduction, and energy security. It analyzes challen…

Muhammad Qayyum, Muhammad Adnan Bashir, Minhaj Ali +1

This study analyzes the impact of natural resource depletion on environmental quality (load capacity factor and CO2 emissions) in BICS countries (Brazil, India, China, South Africa) from 1970 to 2021, considering total primary energy, urban…