GX & Decarbonization Research

Zhenlan Dou, Chunyan Zhang, Chaoran Fu +2

This paper provides a multi-scenario operational dataset for a green hydrogen-ammonia chemical park in Jilin, China, covering grid-connected and off-grid modes with hourly records of renewable generation, electrolyzer/synthesis power, grid …

Zhenghan Sun, Xueyang Cai

This study develops an eco-friendly 3D-printable cement-based composite using recycled fine aggregate from construction waste and bamboo fiber from agricultural waste. It systematically investigates the effects of bamboo fiber content on pr…

Rui Li, Yinglei Wu, Zhongyi He +1

This review outlines pathways for clean energy technologies toward carbon neutrality, focusing on global progress and China's strategies. It covers challenges of integrating variable renewables, status of key technologies (solar, wind, hydr…

Xinyue Wang, Yuhui Sun, Yi Lu +8

This review synthesizes progress in electrochemical technologies for deep decarbonization, covering water electrolysis, fuel cells, batteries, and CO2 reduction. It emphasizes catalyst design, interfacial control, and reactor integration to…

Di Fan, Ke Wang, Chuanhui Wei +1

This study provides a high-resolution assessment of wind- and solar-powered green ammonia production in China, identifying cost-optimal siting under land-use constraints. It quantifies the potential and cost of green ammonia, highlighting i…

Yao Liu, Wenbo Ma

This study analyzes the impact of trade liberalization and green supply chains on economic growth and energy transition using Chinese data. Combining regression and qualitative analysis, it finds a weak negative correlation between trade li…

Apollo Tutesigensi

This paper proposes three innovative ideas for reducing CO2 emissions at construction sites/compounds: making sites prosumers of renewable energy, adopting CO2 emissions analysis for construction sites (CEAfCS), and incorporating CEAfCS met…

Kern J, Gondrf C, Abdelshafy A +1

This study evaluates European steel decarbonization pathways using a spatially and temporally explicit TEA-LCA framework. It compares conventional BF-BOF, BF-BOF-CCS, and DRI-EAF routes (NG or H2) with optional biochar across all EU product…

Behnam Zakeri, Kavita Surana, Julian David Hunt +2

This paper argues that the surge in data center electricity demand can be turned into an opportunity by pairing AI growth with rapid energy storage deployment. Storage reduces peak grid imports, improves renewable matching, and enhances pow…

Twongyere B

This review synthesizes evidence on anaerobic digestate as a soil amendment, covering crop production, soil ecology, GHG emissions, nutrient losses, and contaminants. It concludes that digestate's value is system-specific, not universal, an…

THAMIRES MARTINHO PRADOS, Leda Maria Saragiotto Colpini, GIANCARLO ALFONSO LOVÓN-CANCHUMANI

This study conducts a life-cycle assessment of Nd-Fe-B magnets in Brazil, quantifying environmental impacts across mining, refining, and manufacturing stages. It identifies roasting in mining and machining in manufacturing as hotspots, and …

Aditya S Khatu, Sampriti Chattopadhyay, Ana I Torres

This study develops a superstructure optimization framework to evaluate retrofitting refineries with small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) for cogeneration. A multi-period mixed-integer quadratically constrained program generates a Pareto f…

Théophane Courtois, Marco Cardillo, Mattia Criscione +2

This paper explores sound package design for BEVs to balance NVH performance and lifecycle carbon emissions. By introducing mono-material parts and a polyester fiber floor decoupler, it achieves NVH improvements without weight increase. A s…

Aakil Khan, Deepak Verma

This review systematically organizes existing LCA studies on reinforced concrete buildings, clarifying ranges of embodied energy and carbon emissions, reduction effects of SCMs (fly ash, GGBFS), and research gaps. It notes that operational …

Davide Dell’Oro, Tobias Maile, Vladimir Bazjanac +1

This study empirically evaluates an owner-focused education intervention for building decarbonization. A 90-minute seminar for institutional building owners resulted in high knowledge retention (95.2% accuracy) and early follow-up actions l…

Hakan, KARACA, Hasan Bora, USLUER, Cem, GAZİOĞLU

A five-year monthly analysis of a Turkish bitumen tanker shows that a silicone hybrid antifouling retrofit reduced the Annual Efficiency Ratio by 16.4%, with 9-11% attributable to the coating. The case demonstrates measurable decoupling of …

Rui Dong, Xuefei Liu, Hongjie Li +2

This paper proposes a low-carbon optimization framework for hydrogen-integrated energy systems (hydrogen-IES) by coordinating power-to-gas (P2G) and carbon capture and storage (CCS) with integrated demand response. A multi-hydrogen supply s…

Zhiping Li

This review systematically examines red mud (RM)-based low-carbon binders for cement CO2 reduction, covering reaction mechanisms, performance, and microstructure. Moderate RM content (≤15-20%) preserves workability and strength, while highe…

Hao Li, Jiahui Wu, Weiqing Wang

This study proposes a dynamic green certificate (GCT) and green hydrogen certificate (GHCT) joint mechanism to enhance wind power integration and reduce carbon emissions in integrated energy systems (IES). An optimal operation model conside…

Yi Zhou, Jian Han, Yang Qu +6

This study analyzes challenges to maintaining electricity supply security during China's transition from fossil fuels to high-penetration variable renewable energy (VRE). Using Causal Loop Diagram (CLD) method, it identifies dynamic feedbac…