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-reviewedJournalMaterials2026#OtherDOI
Functional Pore Accessibility and Surface Chemistry Govern Adsorption in Biomass-Derived Activated Carbons Under Real Aqueous Conditions
Nelson de Jesús López Acopa, C.E. Santolalla-Vargas, María Patricia Torres-Magaña +7
This study evaluates biomass-derived activated carbons from cocoa pod husk, watermelon peel, and pineapple crown for COD removal from real eutrophic lagoon water. Despite low BET surface areas, adsorption performance is governed by pore arc…
Peer-reviewed🇨🇳 ChinaJournalSustainability2026#Energy TransitionDOI
Exploring the Impact of Digital Economy on Carbon Emission Intensity: Empirical Analysis Based on Panel Data of Chinese Cities
Zhaohui Hao, Yashuo Liu
Using panel data for 288 Chinese cities from 2013 to 2022, this study finds that the digital economy significantly reduces urban carbon emission intensity. Mechanism analysis reveals industrial structure upgrading and rationalization as key…
Peer-reviewedJournalEnergy Research & Social Science2026#CCUSDOI
Stories of soil and sea: Comparing narratives of land- and marine-based carbon dioxide removal for responsible deployment
Yuwan Malakar, Kerryn Brent, Talia Jeanneret +3
This paper compares stakeholder expectations for marine- and land-based carbon dioxide removal (ocean alkalinity enhancement and mineral carbonation) using Australia as a case study. Using Q methodology, it finds that scientific rigor and e…
🌍 GlobalJournal2026#Carbon PricingDOI
Exploring the Potential of Carbon Credit Integration Within CSR in the Vietnamese Market
Dong Boi Giang Phan, Thi Man Le, Ngọc Ngân Hà Trần +3
This paper qualitatively explores the potential of integrating carbon credits into CSR in the Vietnamese market. Through semi-structured interviews, it identifies four drivers: environmental performance, regulatory influence, financial moti…
Peer-reviewed🇯🇵→🌍 Japan-to-Global🇯🇵 JapanJournalPLOS Climate2026#Carbon PricingDOI
Eligibility interpreted as assurance and trust inflation in carbon credit markets
Tomohiro Kuwae
This study introduces the concept of 'trust inflation' in carbon credit markets, where eligibility rules are interpreted as assurance of credit integrity beyond what evidence and governance support. This can substitute for independent asses…
Peer-reviewedJournalEnvironmental Monitoring and Assessment2026#OtherDOI
Monitoring bioremediation of an impacted coastal lagoon through nature-based solutions: a case study of the Maricá Lagoon (RJ, Brazil)
Valquíria Maria de Carvalho Aguiar, Rodrigo Coutinho Abuchacra, Beatriz Freitas dos Santos Gonçalves +6
This study monitored bioremediation using effective microorganisms (EM) in the eutrophic Maricá Lagoon, Brazil from 2020 to 2023. Indicators such as dissolved inorganic nitrogen, chlorophyll-a, and total organic carbon improved, and the Tro…
Peer-reviewed🇨🇳 ChinaJournalEarth2026#OtherDOI
Mapping the Future of Nature-Based Solutions in Sustainable Agriculture: A Structural Topic Modeling and Socio-Ecological Scenario Analysis
Xiaohe Liang, Jiayu Zhuang, J Liu +2
This study analyzes 1198 articles on nature-based solutions (NbS) in sustainable agriculture using Structural Topic Modeling, identifying ten latent topics. It maps these onto four exploratory scenarios—Green Regulation, Engineered Ecotopia…
Peer-reviewed🇪🇺 EuropeJournalEcological Solutions and Evidence2026#OtherDOI
Towards conceptual clarity in nature‐based solutions: Comparing academic definitions with practitioner perspectives
Izaskun Gomez de Salazar, Itzíar Aguado Moralejo
This study compares academic definitions of nature-based solutions (NbS) with practitioner perspectives, identifying four approaches (eco-technocratic, holistic, anthropocentric, biocentric). Practice is dominated by eco-technocratic views,…
Peer-reviewed🌍 GlobalJournal2026#Carbon PricingDOI
Voluntary Carbon Markets : Challenges and the Path Forward Challenges and the Path Forward
Christi Kesh, Aparna Sharma, Vaibhav Chaturvedi
This paper examines challenges and potential pathways for voluntary carbon markets, focusing on transparency, credibility, and scalability. It discusses quality standards for carbon credits and prevention of double counting, offering policy…
Peer-reviewed🌍 GlobalJournal2026#Carbon PricingDOI
Carbon Market Effectiveness in Emerging Economies Compliance Design Choices, Offsetting, and Harmonization
Aparna Sharma, Mari Luomi, Darshna Singh
This paper analyzes the effectiveness of carbon markets in emerging economies, focusing on compliance design choices, offsetting mechanisms, and harmonization. It provides policy insights for balancing emission reduction targets and market …
Peer-reviewed🇨🇳 ChinaJournalMicroporous and Mesoporous Materials2026#CCUSDOI
In-situ synthesis of carbon-modified NaA zeolite derived from coal gangue for high-performance CO2 capture
Chunquan Li, Chenguang Qian, Q Zhang +4
This study presents in-situ synthesis of carbon-modified NaA zeolite from coal gangue, achieving high CO2 capture performance. It offers a cost-effective and environmentally friendly approach for carbon capture, utilizing mining waste as a …
Peer-reviewed🌍 GlobalJournalEnergy & Fuels2026#CCUSDOI
Amine-Functionalized Covalent Organic Framework for Direct Air Capture of Carbon Dioxide
Mohamed Essalhi, Rawan A. Al Qahtani, Aasif Helal +5
This study reports the postsynthetic functionalization of a covalent organic framework (COF) with amine groups for direct air capture (DAC) of CO2. The amine-appended COF (V-COF-tris) shows enhanced CO2 uptake (1.80 mmol/g at 298 K, 100 kPa…
Peer-reviewed🇨🇳 ChinaJournalJournal of Building Design and Environment2026#Energy EfficiencyDOI
Life cycle techno-economic analysis and optimization framework of hybrid deep ground source heat pump system for low carbon buildings
Wentan Wang, Haoran Cheng, Jiangtao Wen +5
This study develops a life-cycle techno-economic analysis and optimization framework for hybrid deep ground source heat pump systems. It couples a heat transfer model with economic evaluation and Bayesian optimization. Applied to a case in …
Peer-reviewed🇨🇳 ChinaJournalSustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy2026#Energy EfficiencyDOI
Climate-adaptive optimization of low-carbon slag–fly ash cementitious systems considering CO2 emissions and carbonation durability
Feng Sun, Hongzhi Zhang, Runsheng Lin +2
This paper proposes an optimization framework for low-carbon cementitious systems using slag and fly ash, balancing CO2 emissions and carbonation durability. It develops a climate-adaptive design method for construction materials, offering …
Peer-reviewed🇨🇳 ChinaJournalChemical Engineering Journal2026#CCUSDOI
Synergistic valorization of mine drainage, cement kiln flue gas, and low-quality demolition waste: Toward potential contaminant immobilization, carbon sequestration, and carbon-negative construction materials
Z M Xu, Shiyuan Li, Zhile Wang +4
This study proposes a synergistic process combining mine drainage, cement kiln flue gas, and low-quality demolition waste to produce carbon-negative construction materials. It demonstrates potential for simultaneous contaminant immobilizati…
Peer-reviewed🇨🇳 ChinaJournalJournal of Building Engineering2026#OtherDOI
Strain-hardening performance of low-carbon engineered supersulfated cement composites : The promoting role of Yellow River sediment
Hongzhi Zhang, Qi Li, Jie Yang +5
This study develops a low-carbon engineered supersulfated cement composite using industrial by-products and Yellow River sediment. The optimal mix achieves comparable compressive strength to conventional ECC while increasing tensile strain …
Peer-reviewedJournalNext Sustainability2026#Energy EfficiencyDOI
Solar drying for low-emission agri-food systems: Linking post-harvest management with carbon–nitrogen dynamics
Sushovan Chatterjee
This paper explores solar drying for low-emission agri-food systems, linking post-harvest management with carbon and nitrogen dynamics. It examines the potential of renewable energy-based drying to reduce GHG emissions in agriculture.
Peer-reviewed🇨🇳 ChinaJournalChemical Engineering Journal2026#OtherDOI
CO2 bubble-mediated phase interfacial regulation enhances flotation recovery of carbon from low-rank coal
Gan Cheng, Penghao Gao, Ruiwen Guo +4
This study proposes a method using CO2 bubbles to regulate phase interfacial properties, enhancing flotation recovery of carbon from low-rank coal. The technique has potential to improve coal processing efficiency.
Peer-reviewed🇨🇳 ChinaJournalNext Materials2026#OtherDOI
Antimicrobial and self-cleaning coatings in building engineering: Materials, mechanisms and long-term performance for low-carbon environments
Jaya Verma, Varshika Singh, Jiqiang Wang +4
This review examines recent advances in antimicrobial and self-cleaning coatings for building engineering, focusing on their relevance for maintenance decarbonization. It covers fundamental mechanisms, emerging material systems, fabrication…
Peer-reviewed🌍 GlobalJournalBuildings2026#OtherDOI
A Standards-Informed Digital Platform for Exposure-Based, Performance-Oriented, and Low-Carbon Concrete Mix Design
Iman Faridmehr, Mehdi Nikoo, Mohammad Ali Sahraei +1
This paper presents the EcoStruct platform, a digital workflow for low-carbon concrete mix design that integrates international standards. It covers all steps from project definition to reporting. A precast tunnel-lining segment case study …