GX & Decarbonization Research

Huajian Jiang

This paper presents ESG-DocQA, a 300-sample benchmark for evidence-grounded question answering over corporate ESG reports. It includes verification, comparison, and inference questions. Three-annotator validation achieved substantial inter-…

Abdul Hamid Malhan, R. Parameshwari, K. Thirumoorthy

This study uses DFT to investigate noncovalent catalysis by chitosan for converting CO2 and NH3 into urea. The NH2 and OH groups of chitosan stabilize key transition states, lowering activation energy. It provides molecular insights for a s…

Tran Van Mong

This paper analyzes the legal framework for carbon credit trading on Vietnam's Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) in the context of net-zero by 2050. It reviews Party documents and current laws (Environmental Protection Law 2020, Decrees 06/2022…

Richard B Luhulima, Fella Gaspers, Gerald Richard Latuhihin +1

This study uses CFD to analyze Flettner rotor performance on a feeder ship in low-wind tropical conditions (3–6 m/s) off Maluku, Indonesia. Results show stable aerodynamic efficiency (CL/CD~2.4) and power reduction of 9.3–29.1%, equivalent …

Weiskittel, Aaron R.

This study compares two implementations of the CBM-CFS3 forest carbon model (libcbm and GCBM) across six US states, finding a ~24% carbon density gap at year five. Stratification based on FIA EXPNS expansion factors increases CONUS year-fiv…

Mi, Jia, Zuo, Lei

This paper reports findings from an NSF workshop on workforce development for ocean renewable energy and the blue economy. It identifies critical skill gaps and recommends curriculum innovations, experiential learning, and cross-sector part…

Sadoughipour, Mahsan, Dasilva, Marina, VanZwieten, James +1

This study evaluates co-location opportunities for Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) and offshore Kanpachi fish farms in the Southeast U.S., Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands. Using QGIS spatial analysis, it identifies areas meeting…

Sadoughipour, Mahsan, Fung, Sasha, Tang, Yufei +1

This study develops a numerical model of a mid-scale (10-20 MW) floating closed-cycle OTEC plant and assesses its power generation potential across the Southeastern US and the Caribbean. Using two years of HYCOM thermal data, it evaluates t…

Rizvi, Syeda, Zarif, Mahdi, Tang, Yufei +3

This study models the complete energy conversion loop for hydrogen production from ocean currents, integrating turbine, generator, electrolyzer, and advanced control strategies. A comprehensive simulation assesses the impact of current spee…

Zarif, Mahdi, Tang, Yufei, VanZwieten, James +1

This paper analyzes the techno-economic and policy potential of ocean current energy for hydrogen production and grid resiliency in Florida. It simulates hybrid systems integrating ocean current turbines, solar PV, and grid interaction to m…

Aubain, Jonisha, Baker, Erin, Sharman, Krish

This study analyzes Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) for marine current turbines in the Caribbean, adapting NREL's RM4 model to local technical and social requirements. A sensitivity analysis examines how LCOE varies with deployment scale an…

Gorr Pozzi, Emiliano, Corrales-Gonzalez, Manuel, Olmedo-González, Jorge +2

This study evaluates the techno-economic feasibility of hybrid wave-wind energy systems in arid coastal regions of Latin America, specifically La Serena (Chile) and Ensenada (Mexico). High-resolution hindcasts were used to estimate energy p…

D'Souza, Winston, Williams, Rick, Colby, Jonathan

This paper reports the current state of international standards and conformity assessment (certification) for marine energy technologies (wave, tidal, ocean current, river current, OTEC). IEC TC 114, established in 2007, has published over …

McConnell, Abilyn, Robertson, Bryson

This paper proposes a real-time hybrid simulation (RTHS) strategy to address scaling challenges in mooring line testing for wave energy converters (WECs). A virtual RTHS system is developed using WEC-Sim and MoorDyn, comparing a fully simul…

Ngoc Huong Vu, Giang, Lo Giudice, Camilla, Kumar Pinayur Kannan, Shravan +1

This supplementary material provides data and methods for integrating techno-economic optimization and energy equity metrics in Viet Nam's energy transition plan. It includes OSeMOSYS model inputs, LCOE/energy burden calculations, MCDA anal…

ANJALI CHAUDHARY, Nisa Vinodkumar, Sayeda Meharunisa +4

This study analyzes AI-optimized biofuel production on degraded lands, based on 152 studies and international datasets. It finds that AI can recover 75-94% of prime-land yields, sequester CO2, and integrate green finance instruments like gr…

Pr. Wafa Chabeb, Karim Jmeii

This paper analyzes the determinants of ESG scores and CSR report disclosure among SBF120 companies, aiming to identify what drives non-financial communication.

Bangzhu Zhu, Chao Tian, Yujie Pan +2

This paper demonstrates that China's carbon neutrality policy will generate significant health co-benefits through improved air quality, and reduce regional health inequality. It highlights disproportionate gains for lower-income regions, e…

Bo Zhang, M Liu, Tongfeng Zhao

Study on low-carbon cementitious system using steel slag and FGD gypsum to activate slag. Balances strength development and shrinkage, contributing to CO2 emission reduction.

Attia S.

This paper outlines the concepts and frameworks of Net Zero Energy Buildings and provides a roadmap for project analysis and implementation. It serves as a practical guide for decarbonizing the building sector.