GX & Decarbonization Research

Dr. Mrunal Waghmare

This systematic review (PRISMA) synthesizes 2018-2026 literature on renewable energy integration in smart transportation networks, covering EVs, smart charging, V2G, hydrogen mobility, renewable-powered public transit, and intelligent energ…

Rana Amirova

This repository provides the code and datasets for the ADDNF framework, which quantifies transition barriers (renewable intermittency, SOC instability, battery degradation) via a dynamic DEMATEL model and optimizes an adaptive neuro-fuzzy c…

Hartvig Á

Modeling residential battery diffusion across 25 European countries under four tariff designs, this study finds self-consumption yields weak returns (356-424 GWh by 2050), while advanced tariffs enabling grid interaction raise capacity abov…

Mukesh Basnet, Miika Marttila, Ville Uusitalo

This paper examines interventions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from urban commuting. It analyzes the effectiveness of policies and practices contributing to transport decarbonization, offering insights for urban planning and transport…

Rabiul Islam, Gholam Reza Emad, Wahidul Sheikh

This systematic review of 39 studies (2015-2025) on alternative marine fuels synthesizes environmental, economic, technical, safety, and social criteria to map friction points hindering scalable deployment. It recommends shifting to dynamic…

Nicoleta Tănase, Mirela Sanda Toropoc, Tiberiu Catalina

This study designs and experimentally evaluates an electric radiant tube prototype as a zero-carbon alternative to gas-fired radiant heating in industrial high-bay spaces. At ~1.2 kW, the tube surface exceeds 250°C, emitting medium-wave inf…

Dinh Duc Truong, Dao Thanh Tung, Bui Thi Hoang Lan +1

This paper analyzes uneven decarbonization across regions/countries through a complex systems lens, examining the conditional role of foreign investment and institutional capacity. It suggests the importance of context-dependence in policy …

Madara Rieksta, Gatis Bazbauers, Giovanni Brummana +1

This study evaluates the long-term impact of integrating an energy hub into a district heating system up to 2050. Comparing three scenarios combining building renovation with heat supply decarbonization, it finds that purchased heat share d…

Ye Xia, Tao Wang, Yu Qian Ang

This systematic review synthesizes co-benefits of building decarbonization beyond carbon reduction, such as health, comfort, and economic gains, and examines quantification methods. It highlights the importance of considering co-benefits in…

Hawkes A.

This paper presents a methodology for estimating long-run marginal CO2 emission factors in national electricity systems. It enables assessment of the additional climate impact of electricity consumption, contributing to decarbonization poli…

Li C.

This paper examines technological pathways for achieving carbon neutrality in indirect coal liquefaction in China, evaluating options such as CCUS and hydrogen use, and providing policy and industrial implications.

Sari I.U.

This paper comprehensively analyzes carbon footprint reduction projects in the precast concrete industry using circular intuitionistic fuzzy sets. It applies a fuzzy multi-criteria decision-making approach to evaluate and select carbon redu…

Abdoli S.

This paper examines the green paradox, where climate policies may accelerate fossil fuel extraction, and explores how life cycle engineering can mitigate such unintended effects. By considering full life cycle emissions of products and syst…

Mantoam E.J.

This paper assesses energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions across the full life cycle of tractors, including manufacturing, use, and disposal. It quantifies the environmental footprint of agricultural machinery and explores opportu…

Jordaan S.M.

This paper analyzes the role of energy technology innovation in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, using Canada as a case study. It examines how different types of innovation and their deployment affect emission reductions, offering policy …

Castelein R.B.(.

A controlled experiment in Nigeria shows that mechanization in rice farming reduces greenhouse gas emissions and food losses while providing a positive business case for smallholder farmers, highlighting mechanization as a climate mitigatio…

Nwokolo S.C.

This paper provides an overview of technological pathways for achieving a net-zero economy in Africa, examining solutions such as renewable energy, energy efficiency, and carbon capture. It suggests policy and investment directions consider…

Price J.

This paper analyzes the role of new nuclear power in the UK's net-zero energy system, evaluating its impact on grid stability and decarbonization, and offering policy implications.

Vieira L.C.

This paper empirically assesses the progress of European manufacturing and energy sectors toward the 2050 net-zero target. It analyzes the gap between current emission reductions and targets, offering insights for policy and investment.

Sovacool B.K.

This paper analyzes British industrial decarbonization from a sociotechnical perspective, focusing on regional innovation systems. It discusses the importance of capability building in industrial clusters and policy alignment, offering prac…