GX Research Hub · English
GX & Decarbonization Research
This page provides an English interface to the gxceed GX paper corpus. The corpus aggregates papers from 13 open scholarly metadata sources and uses AI-assisted classification to identify signals related to measurement, policy narratives, outcomes, implementation, industrial adoption, and verification.
The goal is not only to discover papers, but to observe how GX research is distributed across research substance, implementation narratives, external expectations, implementation substance, and judgment formation.
Summaries are AI-assisted. Always refer to the original paper for authoritative conclusions.
📚 Peer-reviewed · ConferenceProceedings of DRS2026#Energy EfficiencyDOI
Co-creation with carbon data: Reframing the designer’s role in the decarbonization of the built environment
Halina Veloso e Zarate, Manuela Triggianese, Jantien Stoter +1
This paper proposes a new role for designers in decarbonizing the built environment through co-creation using carbon data. It explores how carbon data can be integrated into the design process, reframing the traditional role of designers as…
🇪🇺 Europe📚 Peer-reviewed · JournalSustainability2026#Energy EfficiencyDOI
Energy Intensity Convergence and Sustainable Energy Transition in the European Union: Evidence from Fourier-Based Quantile Methods
Yunus Gülcü, Esma Gültekin Tarla, Tayfur Bayat
This study investigates energy intensity convergence in EU member states from 1993 to 2021 using Fourier-based quantile unit root tests. Strong convergence was found until 2009, but divergence afterward, suggesting that uniform EU policies …
🇪🇺 Europe📚 Peer-reviewed · JournalEnergy Conversion and Management X2026#Energy EfficiencyDOI
Energy, exergy and economic analysis of PCM applied in multilayer wall under different climatic regions of France
Qianwen Tan, Monica Siroux
This study systematically evaluates the energy, exergy, and economic performance of bio-based PCM integrated into multilayer walls across four French climates. A full factorial analysis shows that PCM thickness is dominant, and a balanced c…
📚 Peer-reviewed · JournalInternational Journal of Drug Delivery Technology2026#Energy EfficiencyDOI
The heat recovery in diary steam systems: techno economic analysis and decarbonization strategies
P. Muthusamy, Kanishkar M
This paper presents a techno-economic analysis and decarbonization strategy for heat recovery in dairy steam processes. It evaluates technologies like heat pumps, heat exchangers, boiler electrification, and renewable integration, achieving…
📚 Peer-reviewed · JournalMaterials Letters2026#Energy EfficiencyDOI
Developing low-carbon, high-strength and high-ductility engineered cementitious composites using waste clay brick fines as cement replacement
Youchao Zhang, Shifeng Li, Changqing Wang +1
This study developed low-carbon, high-strength, high-ductility engineered cementitious composites (ECC) using waste clay brick fines as partial cement replacement. It reduces CO2 emissions by utilizing construction waste and decreasing ceme…
📚 Peer-reviewed · JournalJournal of Climate Change Research2026#Energy EfficiencyDOI
Spatial distribution characteristics of building sector carbon emissions in Yongin City: Applying GIS spatial analysis methods
Kwan Hyun Yeo
This study uses GIS spatial analysis to map carbon emissions from the building sector in Yongin City, South Korea, finding high-emission clusters in newly developed areas. It proposes spatially targeted carbon management zones and urban pla…
🇪🇺 Europe📚 Peer-reviewed · JournalCONECT International Scientific Conference of Environmental and Climate Technologies2026#Energy EfficiencyDOI
Impact of Technical and Behavioral Measures on Energy Savings in School Buildings
Ingūna Brēmane, Andra Blumberga, Dagnija Blumberga
This study analyzes energy savings in school buildings across three Latvian municipalities. It finds that while capital-intensive technical measures provide the bulk of thermal savings, behavioral and management measures can contribute up t…
📚 Peer-reviewed · JournalJournal of Engineering Design and Technology2018#Energy EfficiencyDOI
Evaluation of vehicle lightweighting to reduce greenhouse gas emissions with focus on magnesium substitution
Kulkarni S.
This paper evaluates the greenhouse gas reduction potential of vehicle lightweighting, focusing on substituting magnesium for heavier materials. It suggests lightweighting can reduce emissions, but without an abstract, specific findings rem…
🇨🇳 China📚 Peer-reviewed · JournalNature Communications2026#Energy EfficiencyDOI
Context-specific life cycle emissions pathways for EU buildings and construction
Nicolas Alaux, Nicolas Bechstedt, Xiaoyang Zhong +6
Modeling building stocks for all 27 EU member states, this study evaluates 4096 life cycle emission scenarios. To meet 2030/2050 targets, 8.53 Gt CO2e must be avoided (≈10 years of 2020 emissions). Relying solely on energy efficiency and ma…
📚 Peer-reviewed · JournalSustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments2026#Energy EfficiencyDOI
A two-stage approach to achieve net zero energy buildings: A case study
K. Sravanth Kumar Raju, Pathloth Pavan, Rajvir Kaur +1
This paper proposes a two-stage approach for achieving net zero energy buildings (NZEB), combining energy efficiency measures first and then renewable energy integration. A case study demonstrates the effectiveness of the approach in reduci…
📚 Peer-reviewed · JournalEnergy Economics2026#Energy EfficiencyDOI
Carbon neutrality through industry 4.0: A decision-making approach for sustainable energy efficient logistics operations
Devesh Kumar, Surya Prakash, Gunjan Soni +2
This paper proposes a decision-making framework for achieving carbon neutrality in logistics operations by leveraging Industry 4.0 technologies for energy efficiency. It focuses on a theoretical approach without specific empirical data.
🇪🇺 Europe📚 Peer-reviewed · JournalBuildings2024#Energy EfficiencyDOI
Carbon and Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Electricity Consumption in European Union Buildings
Balaras C.A.
This paper quantifies carbon and greenhouse gas emissions from electricity consumption in EU buildings. It compares emissions across member states and assesses reduction potentials, providing data to support policy-making and energy efficie…
📚 Peer-reviewed · JournalScientific Reports2026#Energy EfficiencyDOI
Development and validation of an effectiveness evaluation scale for low-carbon construction technologies in building engineering based on multi-stage empirical evidence
Yikun Su, Zhongjie Sun, Junhao Liu +1
This paper develops and validates an effectiveness evaluation scale for low-carbon construction technologies in building engineering, using multi-stage empirical evidence. The scale aims to quantify carbon emission reduction effects in cons…
🇪🇺 Europe📚 Peer-reviewed · JournalWater2026#Energy EfficiencyDOI
Regulatory-Aligned Energy Assessment for Wastewater Collection Networks Under the Scope of the UWWTD 2024/3019
Catarina Jorge, Rita Salgado Brito, Maria do Céu Almeida
This paper presents a regulatory-aligned framework for energy assessment of wastewater collection networks under the EU UWWTD 2024/3019. Using Portuguese data, it analyzes energy intensity, pumping shares, excess volumes, and GHG emissions.…
🌍 Global📚 Peer-reviewed · JournalEconomic Change and Restructuring2026#Energy EfficiencyDOI
Unlocking sustainable development: the asymmetric impact of green finance on energy efficiency in developing countries
Sultanuzzaman M.R.
This study examines the asymmetric impact of green finance on energy efficiency in developing countries. It finds that the effect varies with economic development level and institutional quality. The results inform policies for sustainable …
CN📚 Peer-reviewed · JournalSustainability Switzerland2023#Energy EfficiencyDOI
Green Finance, Enterprise Energy Efficiency, and Green Total Factor Productivity: Evidence from China
Li H.
This study empirically analyzes the impact of green finance on enterprise energy efficiency and green total factor productivity using Chinese firm data. It quantifies policy effects and offers insights for the energy transition.
📚 Peer-reviewed · JournalEnergies2024#Energy EfficiencyDOI
Analysis of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Energy Consumption Depending on the Material and Construction Solutions and the Energy Carrier Used—A Case Study
Nawalany G.
This study analyzes the impact of material and construction solutions and energy carriers on greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption through a case study. It highlights the importance of material selection and energy use for decarbo…
🇯🇵→🌍 Japan-to-Global🇯🇵 Japan📚 Peer-reviewed · JournalEnergy2023#Energy EfficiencyDOI
Life cycle greenhouse gas emissions of cogeneration energy hubs at Japanese paper mills with thermal energy storage
Yamaki A.
This paper assesses life cycle GHG emissions of cogeneration energy hubs with thermal energy storage in Japanese paper mills. It quantifies emission reductions from integrating thermal storage, contributing to industrial decarbonization and…
📚 Peer-reviewed · ConferenceProceedings of the Biennial International Pipeline Conference IPC2024#Energy EfficiencyDOI
APPLYING COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS TO REDUCE GREENHOUSE GASES EMISSIONS IN NATURAL GAS COMPRESSOR STATIONS
Silva F.
This paper explores the application of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in natural gas compressor stations. CFD optimization may improve compressor efficiency and reduce leaks. Specific results are uncle…
📚 Peer-reviewed · JournalSustainable Cities and Society2018#Energy EfficiencyDOI
A systems simulation framework to realize net-zero building energy retrofits
Thomas A.
This paper proposes a systems simulation framework for net-zero energy retrofits of existing buildings, integrating modeling of energy consumption, generation, and storage to evaluate optimal retrofit strategies.