GX & Decarbonization Research

Mohammadmahdi Abedi

A self-sensing 3D-printable cementitious composite replaces 40 wt.% cement with metakaolin and adds 18 wt.% deinking-paper-sludge biochar as conductive filler. Internal humidity strongly governs electromechanical response, with gauge factor…

Zhihao Ma, Hejia Zhang, Athanasios Tzempelikos

This study examines the trade-off between collective occupant thermal-preference sensitivity and energy cost in occupant-centric demand response for buildings. It focuses on how occupant-centered control design can reconcile energy savings …

N.S. Kabemba, A. Windepo, D. Chinasam +2

This systematic literature review and concept map examines how green-building practices can cut carbon emissions and improve urban housing sustainability in Africa. It finds that heavy reliance on coal, oil, gas and diesel generators for he…

Bhawna Sharma, Abhay Bindle, Ashok Kumar +1

This paper proposes lightweight reinforcement learning methods (RLQ and federated RLQ) to reduce the carbon footprint of 5G/6G mobile networks. It targets energy-efficient network operation while limiting communication overhead via federate…

Zhijie Li, Zhongli Wang, Madoka Taniguchi

A systematic review of 172 peer-reviewed studies applying machine learning to compressive strength prediction of low-carbon concrete (LCC). Bibliometric and methodological analysis reveals a shift from single models to ensemble learning, Ba…

Daniel Johnson, Louis Kleespies, Hannes Bluhm +2

An LCA of four German green roof systems (detention, retention, two steel-based) using 1 L of stormwater storage over 40 years as the functional unit. Production dominates impacts; retention and detention roofs show the lowest GWP (0.4–0.7 …

ZHANG Yi-nuo, Ting Guo, WANG Xin-ling +3

Using high solar reflectance and infrared emissivity, radiative cooling coatings were tested on dome-roof and internal floating-roof petroleum product tank models. Coatings suppressed temperature rise by up to ~7-8°C on surfaces, vapor, and…

Giovanna Pallotta, Ghad Alarnaot-Alarnaout, Elisa Marrasso +3

This study performs multi-objective optimization of a moderate high-temperature heat pump aimed at industrial decarbonization and integration with low-temperature district heating in Europe. It explores design and operational trade-offs to …

Baran M.F.

This study analyzes energy use efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions in sour cherry cultivation in Türkiye, quantifying on-farm energy inputs and environmental burdens. It highlights potential efficiency gains from reduced inputs. No abst…

Angelo Leogrande, Angelo Zerega, Chiara Tognon +2

This paper proposes an Energy Sustainable Performance Management Model (e-SPMM) for smart buildings, using the Sustainability Balanced Scorecard to translate sustainability strategy into measurable energy objectives, KPIs and governance rou…

Dara David Isah, W. Idakwoji, B. C. Owoicho

Survey of 127 residents in Bwari, Nigeria, on thermal performance and acceptance of stabilized earth blocks, compressed earth blocks, and laterite blocks. 80.3% showed high awareness and willingness to live in earth-walled housing, rating t…

Fouadi AlZaatiti, Abdulkader El-Mir, Firas Barraj +3

This study evaluates mortars using municipal solid waste bottom ash (MSWBA) as partial fine-aggregate replacement and silica fume as a supplementary cementitious material. Optimized mixes (T4, T7, T8) balanced strength, UPV, and water absor…

Xi-Han Zheng, Tiejun Chen, Junying Wan +5

A study on reusing sinter return fines from the laterite nickel ore sintering–blast furnace route via cold-bound pellet technology. It targets energy savings and lower carbon emissions through industrial by-product recycling. No abstract is…

Gengwu Zhang, Yihe Feng, Muzi Su

This paper proposes a receding-horizon MPC framework to jointly optimize coal and electricity consumption in cement clinker calcination. It combines ReliefF variable screening, VMD-based multiscale features, an HHO-ELM predictor, and a GWO …

Weishuang Guo, Shiqi Du, Xiang Li +6

Proposes a GBRT-NSCCO multi-objective optimization framework for office building envelopes in cold and arid regions, balancing energy use, carbon emissions, and cost. It quantifies the trade-offs between operational decarbonization and econ…

Sayam Aroonsrimorakot

This work appears to outline a practical pathway for transitioning Thai office buildings from green-office certification toward low-carbon operations. Without an abstract, the specific contribution is unclear, but it likely addresses operat…

Liza Sällström Eriksson, Sofia Lidelöw

This study applies time-resolved LCA and whole life costing over 100 years to envelope and ventilation renovations of a multi-residential building in a subarctic climate. Time-resolved results reveal when and why renovation rankings shift, …

Thorat P, Salave A

This review examines pathways to Net-Zero Energy Data Centers (NZEDC) via renewable integration, free-cooling HVAC, waste heat recovery, rooftop PV, and PUE optimization. A 100-kW Phoenix case shows PUE reduction from 1.5 to 1.3 saves 175,2…

Avantika Saha, Rashmi Mishra, Sapan Saha

Coal-based rotary kiln sponge iron plants reject 30-40% of thermal input as 800-1000°C flue gas. Using CDM baseline methodology ACM0012, this study models mass-and-energy balance and carbon accounting to show that WHR-based captive power di…

Mingming Hu, Zhixin Li, Yongheng Luo +10

This study evaluated seven nitrogen treatments in rice, integrating side-deep slow-release fertilizer (SRF) with urea topdressing. SRF treatments raised yields by 10.65–41.33%, improved energy use efficiency and profitability, and cut carbo…