GX & Decarbonization Research

J. Mark Weller, Joseph P. Quinn, Evgueni Polikarpov +3

This paper demonstrates a porous carbon interfacial layer enabling low-pressure cycling of sodium solid-state batteries (Na-SSBs). Symmetric cells achieve up to 10 mA cm⁻² at 25°C and 1 mAh cm⁻² at 60°C. Interfacial evolution is investigate…

Qi Zhang, Yifei Chen, Yifei Chen +5

This study proposes a combination of TaN coating on stainless steel and Ta sputtering on carbon paper to reduce internal resistance in PEMFCs. The synergistic effect significantly lowers contact resistance, potentially improving fuel cell o…

Pedro Augusto Bertucci Lima, Octaviano Rojas Luiz, Janine Fleith de Medeiros +2

This paper suggests that personal benefits, such as cost savings and convenience, are more important than environmental motives in adopting low-carbon mobility. It offers insights for designing effective behavior change policies and marketi…

Can Li, Shiwei Zhou, Yonggang Wei +2

This study proposes a low-carbon metallurgical process for recovering iron from copper slag using hydrogen reduction. By replacing carbon with hydrogen as a reductant, it reduces CO2 emissions and enables sustainable iron recovery. Likely b…

Ashok Raguraman, Sakthivel Thirumalai Gopal

This review provides an integrated evaluation of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies across the full value chain, comparing fossil-based H2 with and without CCS, renewable electrolysis, and waste-to-H2 pathways. It finds that no single path…

Jeng Shiun Lim, Petro Kapustenko, Olga Arsenyeva +2

This paper explores pathways to optimize thermal energy systems for a low-carbon future, focusing on energy efficiency improvements and integration of renewables to support industrial decarbonization.

James Chakwizira

This paper analyzes South Africa's low-carbon public transport transitions using the multi-level perspective (MLP) framework. It highlights challenges such as rapid urbanization, climate change, and aging infrastructure, and argues that a j…

Junyi Liu, Qiyan Sun, Jiabing Chen +7

This paper reviews advances in electrochemical-catalytic oxidation for organic pollution control within a carbon neutrality framework, discussing principles, applications, and environmental implications.

Giulia Claudia Leonelli

This paper normatively analyzes the compatibility of the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) with the CBDR-RC principle under GATT Article XX Chapeau. It advocates a dynamic, forward-looking interpretation to safeguard environmenta…

Karolina Sobieraj, Karolina Giez, Andrzej Białowiec

This study investigates carbon monoxide (CO) emissions in enclosed and open composting facilities. Results show that while enclosed systems reduce environmental emissions, they lead to hazardous CO levels for workers, exceeding EPA limits a…

Evgeniy Samarin

This paper describes a new complex target design for laser thermonuclear fusion that uses shock waves instead of radiation to compress the fuel. This approach aims to reduce inhomogeneities, instabilities, and energy losses. Experimental te…

Megan Mullin

A survey experiment on US local elected officials' support for climate-related property buyouts finds significantly greater support for low-income recipients than wealthy ones, even with identical cost recovery. The effect amplifies after c…

Gideon Ndubuisi, Christian Urom, Ramzi Benkraiem

This paper analyzes the systemic interdependence and market-specific dynamics of minerals critical for the energy transition. It examines how global risk factors affect mineral supply and the role of evolving policy landscapes.

Oleg Chevtchenko, Elena Chevtchenko, O Shevchenko

This paper presents the Circular Energy Silicon Grid (CSG), a strategic masterplan for a closed-loop national energy system using silicon as an energy carrier. Surplus renewable electricity is stored by reducing quartz sand to silicon metal…

Володимир Артюшенко

This paper theoretically substantiates pedagogical conditions for developing entrepreneurial competence in future masters installing and maintaining renewable energy systems, set against Ukraine's energy transition accelerated by war. It id…

Sakine Owjimehr, Ali AbediGhahi, Hamideh Yazdanpanah

This study analyzes the environmental effects of FDI using a network PageRank indicator and renewable energy transition as a threshold. Using a dynamic panel threshold model for 126 countries (2009-2022), it finds that at high renewable ene…

Oleg Chevtchenko, Elena Chevtchenko, O Shevchenko

This paper presents the strategic masterplan for the Circular Energy Silicon Grid (CSG), a closed-loop national energy system for the Netherlands. It stores surplus renewable electricity by reducing silicon dioxide to silicon metal, then ox…

Lin Han, Nino Kordzakhia, Stefan Trueck

This paper analyzes dispatch-weighted prices (DWPs) and earnings-at-risk (EaR) for different generation technologies in the Australian National Electricity Market. Dispatchable generators (hydro, natural gas, battery storage) achieve higher…

Vourdoubas John

This paper analyzes the feasibility of decarbonizing food processing industries (olive mills, wineries, cheese plants) in Crete, Greece, using renewable energy technologies such as solar PV, solar thermal, biomass, and heat pumps. It finds …

Shuyu Xue

This paper constructs a comprehensive evaluation system for energy transition fairness using panel data from 31 Chinese provinces (2010-2023). It applies entropy method, DEA, and TOPSIS to measure provincial fairness, and a two-way fixed ef…