GX & Decarbonization Research

Georgios Lampsidis Tompros, V. Kontargyri, M. Fotopoulou +6

This perspective paper examines the opportunities and limitations of the green energy transition in European networks, focusing on the EU and Greece. It analyzes the impacts of distributed renewables and electrification on grid operation, p…

Zeliang Wu, Qihui Guan, Tao Wang +7

This paper presents a techno-economic analysis showing that electrosynthesis of ethylene from acetylene becomes profitable at energy efficiency >22.8% at 0.2 A cm−2. The authors develop a Cu3P/MXene electrocatalyst achieving 23.0% EE and st…

Ugonna Ugonna

This study investigates the bioconversion potential of Bambusa vulgaris (common bamboo) waste into bioethanol and bioethylene in Nigeria. Using alkaline pretreatment, enzymatic hydrolysis, and fermentation, they achieved 65% bioethanol yiel…

Yuhao Liu, Aijun Li, Tao Chen

This study presents an Aspen Plus model for green methanol synthesis from moso bamboo via a low-temperature molten salt process. The model was validated against experimental data and achieved a total energy efficiency of 68.27% and exergy e…

Xinya Hao, Ao Sun, Feng Song +2

Analyzes China's electricity spot market pilot in Guangdong, showing that partial liberalization reduced coal-fired output by 6.6% and increased renewable utilization and flexibility reserves, using high-frequency unit-level data and causal…

Stephen Stack, D. O’Rourke

This paper analyzes the changing geography of U.S. primary energy production from 2004 to 2021, finding a shift from concentrated fossil fuel to distributed renewable energy. Less than one third of wind and solar generation in 2021 occurred…

Anusha Bagla

India's energy transition is at a critical juncture, shaped by economic imperatives and geopolitical aspirations. This paper examines both green-growth factors (falling renewable costs, employment restructuring) and green-geopolitical facto…

Apoorv Lal, M. Tavoni, Nathan Preuss +1

This study shows that coordinated expansion of wind and solar power, supported by green hydrogen and carbon offsetting, can align EU energy security with climate goals. Using scenarios to 2050, it finds that electrification from wind and so…

Y. V. Contreras-Pacheco, A. Pérez-Larios

This perspective article examines biodiesel's role in global decarbonization, highlighting progress in feedstock diversification and catalysis while addressing persistent challenges in cost, sustainability, and scalability. It proposes that…

M. PRAMODH KUMAR

This paper explores sustainable infrastructure through an integrated analysis of green building technologies and low-carbon transportation systems for urban decarbonization. It compares key technologies like energy-efficient HVAC, passive d…

M. Ökten

This study assesses the techno-economic feasibility of the Turkish Green Supergrid from the Altai to the Danube using a multi-commodity optimization model. A 6-node network is modeled with MILP under three scenarios: Fully Green, Transition…

Fabio Bisegna, Flavia Vespasiano, L. Pompei +5

This paper evaluates two smart-green interventions in Rome: a photovoltaic field in an abandoned space to charge electric buses, and smart traffic lights to optimize traffic flow. Using KPIs and a quantitative matrix, it demonstrates signif…

Serhii Dudnikov, L. Savchenko, Myroslav Sabat +2

This study analyzes the impact of renewable energy adoption on Ukraine's energy security index (ESI) from 2000-2020 using OLS regression. Results show that modern renewables in heating, transport, and SDG 7.2 significantly affect domestic p…

Bujie Li, Shuxian Zheng

This study examines China's PV manufacturing carbon emissions from 2000-2022, finding a shift from scale-driven to technology-driven growth post-2015, with technology contributing 78% to cumulative reductions. However, rising demand sustain…

D. Đuričin, A. Kovačević

This paper critiques market fundamentalism and proposes an industrial policy for Serbia's green energy transition. It analyzes investment characteristics for biomass, CCUS, EV value chain, and grid optimization, and presents a project portf…

Mohamed Hajjaji, C. Cristofari, Tchougoune Moustapha Mai +3

This paper investigates a hybrid renewable energy system for a Mediterranean island, combining wind, solar PV, batteries, and hydrogen storage. Using NSGA-II optimization, it finds a configuration that meets over 94% of the annual electrici…

Ilyass Britel, Hanane Moummou, Meriem Fariss +2

This paper reviews biological routes (dark fermentation, photofermentation, combined H2-CH4) for biohydrogen production from agro-industrial wastes such as beet pulp, coffee grounds, and whey. It discusses key operating parameters (pH, temp…

Najabat Ali, Md Reza Sultanuzzaman

This study uses machine learning (LASSO, Cross-Fit, SHAP) to analyze determinants of green energy penetration in N-11 countries (2000-2022). It finds that green transition, governance quality, and urbanization promote penetration, while FDI…

Yifan Yan, Yanguo Yu, Zhiyuan Zhang +8

This study reports a full-molecule valorization strategy for PET hydrolysates through electrocatalysis, simultaneously producing hydrogen and high-value chemicals. A bifunctional Pt/Ni-BDC catalyst achieves high current density (378.8 mA cm…

A. A. Vityazeva

This paper compares the green transition strategies of Saudi Arabia (Vision 2030) and the UAE (Net Zero 2050). Both countries aim to diversify their economies away from hydrocarbon rents by deploying renewables, hydrogen, CCUS, and green fi…