GX & Decarbonization Research

M. Feng, S.-x. Sun, Y Shi +1

This study analyzes the impact of residential building layouts on carbon diffusion in urban centers and proposes optimization methods for low-carbon communities. By adjusting building orientation and spacing, carbon emission dispersion can …

Hanyun Wang

This paper proposes a model integrating NB-IoT-based carbon footprint collection and LCC assessment for low-carbon equipment selection in power grids under the dual-carbon target. It minimizes carbon penalty and equipment costs, achieving o…

Oleksandr Kotsii, Bohdan Rusyn, Yuriy Bobetskyi +1

This study compares three generations of plasticizers (lignosulfonates, naphthalene sulfonate, and polycarboxylate ethers) in low-emission composite cement mortars. Polycarboxylate ethers achieved water reduction of 25-30% and flow ability …

Junfei Zhang

This paper reviews low-carbon transformation in construction and building materials, noting that traditional cement contributes ~8% of global CO2 emissions. It discusses the development and application of low-carbon materials to reduce emis…

Maria Grazia Insinga, Federica Zagarella, Roberta Montagno +2

This paper provides a structured review comparing nature-based and solar façade systems for building decarbonization. A preliminary assessment across three Italian climates shows that integrating green façades with PV can reduce CO2 emissio…

Qiong Zhang, Zhihong Mao

Using data from Chinese A-share listed companies (2011-2020), this paper shows that corporate digital transformation improves Green Total Factor Productivity (GTFP) through enhanced innovation, accounting transparency, and reduced financing…

Lingli Qing, Pin Shen, T. Baležentis +2

Analyzing panel data from Chinese listed firms (2010-2022), this study shows that digital technology adoption improves both financial sustainability and energy efficiency. Chief Digital Officers strengthen these effects, with financing cons…

Riccardo Cardelli, Sara Nappa, G. Dall’O’ +1

This paper analyzes pre- and post-retrofit energy performance and investment costs of 34 residential buildings renovated under an Italian national program. It evaluates cost-effectiveness of insulation, HVAC upgrades, and renewables, reveal…

Raheel Tariq, S. Philbin, N. Djaid +1

This paper presents a PRISMA 2020 systematic review and meta-analysis of plastic optical-fibre daylighting systems (OFDS) for green buildings. From 106 studies, it finds a pooled mean attenuation of 332.8 dB/km and 92.7% transmission per me…

Ayotunde Daniel Akindele

This systematic review of 22 U.S. studies on green building technologies (2011-2025) shows that targeted HVAC and envelope retrofits achieve reliable energy savings (57-61% HVAC reduction, 47% whole-home savings), while LEED certification e…

Junran Liu, Yating Sun, Sitian Jin +4

This study analyzes the synergies and trade-offs of water-energy-carbon-land nexus in wastewater treatment plants, offering insights for optimizing energy use and carbon reduction.

Louis Gyoh, O. Ebohon, Juanlan Zhou +1

This paper advocates integrating Circular Economy (CE) principles into the retrofitting of post-1950 UK housing stock to accelerate decarbonisation. It critiques current policies focusing narrowly on technological fixes (insulation, heating…

Samson O. Sogbaike, Celestina Ezenwajiaku, Amir Badiee +2

This review synthesizes advances in greenhouse thermal management, energy efficiency, and system integration for decarbonization. It examines heating/cooling, storage, renewable/waste heat integration, and advanced control, finding that hum…

Darren Kelly, A. Kalam, Shasha Wang

This systematic review of net zero and climate resilience in existing Australian office buildings analyzes 74 studies. It identifies key HVAC technologies (heat pumps, PCMs) and lighting controls, highlights the research-practice gap, and o…

Wen Wen, Renchao Xie, Qinqin Tang +5

This paper proposes a demand-driven server deployment scheme for Computing Power Networks (CPNs) that accounts for spatiotemporal variations in renewable energy availability, electricity prices, and task characteristics. A hierarchical solu…

Henrik Lukas Naß, Jannis Bela Grunenberg, Fares Aoun +2

This paper presents a modeling approach for residential energy systems and building renovation using evolutionary algorithms for multi-objective optimization. It explores trade-offs between energy efficiency, cost, and environmental impact,…

Qazi Salman Khalid, Shahid Maqsood, Jabir Mumtaz +1

This paper introduces an emission-capacitated vehicle routing problem (E-CVRPTW) for urban waste collection, explicitly modeling fuel consumption and emissions. A hybrid guided local search algorithm reduces fuel consumption and CO2 emissio…

Saransh Tiwari, Sanjeet Singh, Utsav Pandey

This study introduces a framework integrating dynamic network DEA with weak disposability reference technology to assess eco-efficiency of passenger road transport. Applied to Indian state transport undertakings, it identifies inefficiencie…

Dalia Štreimikienė, T. Baležentis

This paper reviews the shadow carbon price (SCP) approach for tracking energy efficiency in the EU service sector. It synthesizes literature on non-parametric methods (DEA) to assess marginal CO2 abatement costs, highlighting disparities ac…

Yixuan Tang, Xintong Li, Yingwen Yu

This study proposes a proactive bi-level scheduling framework for low-carbon prefabricated construction, integrating quality inspection planning with carbon-constrained project execution. Using a hybrid evolutionary algorithm, it achieves a…