GX & Decarbonization Research

Yu Zhang, Siti Norliyana Harun, Marlia M. Hanafiah

This study models sector-specific carbon emission trajectories for Beijing's industrial, building, and transportation sectors using a coupled STIRPAT-LEAP framework. It estimates elasticity heterogeneity and marginal abatement cost curves, …

O’Rourke D.

This paper examines how Amazon's innovation processes contribute to corporate decarbonization. Using the concept of 'sustaining innovation,' it evaluates the progress and impact on sustainability goals.

Upadhyay K.

This paper examines strategies and policies to fuel India's net-zero transition. Specific findings are unclear but likely focus on energy transformation or climate finance.

Zahmoun S.

This paper proposes a distributed control algorithm based on the alternating direction method of multipliers (ADMM) for connected net-zero-energy farms integrated into microgrids. The approach enables efficient energy sharing and coordinati…

Trdlicova K.

This paper uses corpus linguistics to analyze how Aberdeenshire newspapers frame the net zero transition, revealing local narratives in an oil-dependent region.

Peng Wang, Yan-Zuo Chang, Jun-Gang Lai +6

This paper reviews Chinese green energy transition research from 2010-2025 using a timeline+technology+problem framework. Phase 1 (2010-2020) focused on cost reduction and scale expansion; Phase 2 (2020-2025) shifted to system issues like g…

Ahmed M. Sedqy, Awadelkarim Elamin Altahir Ahmed, A. Abdelsamiea +1

This study analyzes the relationship between renewable energy expansion and economic diversification in Egypt (1990-2023) using a NARDL model. Positive RE shocks are associated with lower diversification (θ+=-0.571), confirming a 'Green Dep…

Wang Jiefang, Aiping Li

This study simulates the phase-out pathways of China's coal-fired power units from 2025 to 2060 using survival analysis and demand scenarios. It reveals a three-stage temporal pattern (gentle start, accelerated reduction, final peak) and si…

Xinkai Hu

This paper analyzes the current status and challenges of electric energy substitution (EES) in Guangdong Province, China, and proposes strategies such as optimizing energy structure, enhancing policy support, and promoting technological pro…

Jingrui Zhang, Yi-Xiang Wang, Po Li +1

This editorial introduces recent research on analysis and optimization control of active distribution networks and smart grids, aiming to support the global energy transition towards carbon neutrality. It highlights approaches for integrati…

Jianyong Zhu, Lijun Guan, Hui Yang +2

This study proposes a load forecasting and optimal configuration method for dual-carbon (carbon peak and carbon neutrality) microgrid energy systems under climate change. It focuses on integrating renewable energy and efficient energy manag…

Xinyu Lu, Zhengkai Tu

This study demonstrates that solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) systems effectively accelerate decarbonization of urban buildings in China. By implementing SOFC, significant CO2 reductions and energy efficiency improvements are achieved. The pape…

Junwei Wu, Chen Liu

This editorial introduces a special issue on advanced energy storage materials for decarbonized energy systems. It summarizes recent research on material preparation, characterization, and applications, highlighting the critical role of ene…

Cristian Toncón-Leal, Kiara Montiel-Centeno, Deicy Barrera +5

This study compares Fe and Co catalysts supported on CMK-5 carbon for Fischer–Tropsch synthesis. Co shows higher activity but temperature-dependent selectivity, while Fe yields stable paraffinic C2-C3 products. DFT and KMC analyses reveal s…

Tengfei Jiao, Jiawei Fan, Mingyang Li +2

This paper reports a dual modulation approach of functional groups and carbon structure in hard carbon materials to achieve high initial Coulombic efficiency (ICE) and stable sodium storage, improving sodium-ion battery performance.

I Ahmed, Hiroyuki Ueda, Anthony E. Somers +2

This study investigates how the precursor morphology of hard carbon (HC) influences the microstructure and pore accessibility of HC-soft carbon (SC) composites for sodium-ion battery anodes. SC addition reduces the low-voltage plateau capac…

Israr Ahmed, Hiroyuki Ueda, Anthony Somers +2

This study investigates how the morphology of hard carbon (HC) precursor affects the electrochemical performance of HC-soft carbon (SC) composites for sodium-ion batteries. SC addition restricts access to pore domains, reducing low-voltage …

Sara Hamed, Filipp Obrezkov, Xiangze Kong +2

This paper presents a freestanding host composed of SiO_x-decorated carbon nanotubes on carbon paper for lithium metal anodes, achieving uniform deposition, ultralow overpotential (~15 mV), stable cycling over 1250 h, and 99.99% Coulombic e…

Shouxiang Wang, Fayang Tian, Xuan Zhang +3

This paper proposes a reinforcement learning approach for cooperative energy management in low-carbon communities, incorporating electric vehicle charging satisfaction to achieve sustainable operations.

Jiarui Hu, Yuchen Yan, Xianpu Xu

Using a panel dataset of 283 Chinese cities from 2006-2022, this study employs a multi-stage DID approach to analyze how the National E-commerce Demonstration City Pilot Policy (NEDCP) affects urban carbon emissions. Results show significan…