GX & Decarbonization Research

Shuxian Liu, Longyan Li, Chao Ning

This paper proposes an integrated planning framework for low-carbon refinery transition, combining electrification with renewable power, green hydrogen, and electrified heat, alongside biomass and waste plastics as feedstocks. A two-stage s…

Luke Hatton, Gbemi Oluleye, Malte Jansen +2

High capital costs hinder renewables in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), despite high mitigation potential. This study shows that renewable projects in LMICs can mitigate over 20 times more emissions per project than in high-income…

S. Pascual, C. Barón, M. Bailera +3

This study assesses carbon mitigation retrofit pathways for integrated BF-BOF steel plants under various electricity supply scenarios. It quantifies how power decarbonization affects the environmental performance of retrofit technologies, o…

Prakaipetch Muangkhiew, Nan Zhao, Keerati Chayakulkheeree

This paper proposes a multi-dimensional electricity market-clearing framework that co-optimizes carbon pricing, renewable incentives, and ancillary services. Validation on IEEE 30-bus and a 160-bus Thai system shows ~5% emission reduction a…

Kamyar Amirmoeini, Olivier Bahn, Kelly de Bruin +3

AD-MERGE 2.0 is an enhanced integrated assessment model that couples climate mitigation with reactive and proactive adaptation strategies. It incorporates variable renewables, DACCS, and aligns with SSP2. Scenario analysis reveals trade-off…

Antonio M. Bento, Ruozi Song, Bing Zhang

This paper empirically analyzes China's coal-to-gas transition as a case of coal phase-out in a second-best setting, evaluating the costs and benefits of policy interventions amid market distortions. It provides insights for effective polic…

Zafar, Fatima

This study explores converting mixed plastic waste into renewable aviation fuel via thermochemical routes. It addresses low recycling rates and aviation emissions, arguing waste-based SAF can contribute to net-zero aviation. It examines pro…

Hongyu Zhou, Gang Wang, Zhen Liu +4

This paper proposes an electric-carbon dual time-shift coordinated dispatch for integrated energy systems, combining solvent-storage-assisted carbon capture power plants and EV aggregators. A 15-minute MILP model with Monte Carlo EV uncerta…

Hongjun Tan, Xueqing Yang, Xuanyu LIU +6

This study evaluates three hydrogel-based passive cooling configurations across 2,539 utility-scale PV sites in China. The water-supply hydrogel cooling achieves average temperature reductions up to 7.28°C, equivalent capacity gain of 26.83…

Ma S, jiang g, Ma S

This paper argues that industrial decarbonisation is a production-system transformation, not just emissions management. Using China's Ordos Net-Zero Industrial Park as a case, it shows how renewable energy, hydrogen, batteries, digital ener…

Tole Sutikno, Ahmad Raditya Cahya Baswara, Watra Arsadiando +2

This review evaluates electrochemical, mechanical, thermal, and hydrogen-based energy storage technologies using four metrics: round-trip efficiency, levelized cost of storage, cycle life, and technology readiness level. Lithium-ion batteri…

Mehta, Kedar

This paper examines Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) for urban decarbonization, discussing climate-adaptive integration strategies. It synthesizes multi-surface BIPV concepts (roofs, facades, balconies, semi-transparent glazing) acr…

Bloch, Lionel Benjamin

This study analyzes technical challenges of high distributed PV penetration in Swiss low-voltage grids. It shows demand-side management using flexible loads can increase PV hosting capacity by 20%, addressing grid operation and PV profitabi…

Blanco, Herib, Nijs, Wouter, Ruf, Johannes +1

This study focuses on the methanation component of Power-to-Methane (PtM) in the EU in 2050, analyzing scenarios with 80-95% CO2 reduction. PtM emerges under conditions of no CO2 underground storage and low CAPEX, with capacity reaching 40 …

Heine, L., Schlett, M., Britten, S. +5

This paper explores blue diode laser welding for copper components, driven by demand in energy transition and e-mobility. Blue wavelength offers higher absorptivity in copper, leading to stable melt pool and reduced spatter. Using synchrotr…

Di Salvatore, F, Mauro, A W, Trinchieri, R +1

This paper presents dynamic heating-mode tests of a dual-source (air/sun) CO2 heat pump, demonstrating an average 8.06% improvement in electrical efficiency due to panel cooling. Thermal imaging revealed a surface temperature drop from 50°C…

Bhattarai, Bibek, Bhattarai, Bikram Singh, Chamlagain, Bikram Sen +2

Pumped storage hydropower (PSH) is pivotal for the global energy transition, providing 182 GW of utility-scale storage by 2023. This review highlights PSH's role in grid resilience, climate adaptation, and decarbonization, and discusses inn…

Raugei M.

This study evaluates life-cycle carbon emissions and energy return on investment (EROI) for an 80% renewable electricity system with battery storage in California. It quantifies environmental benefits and energy efficiency of renewable plus…

Seckinger N.

This paper proposes a scenario-based method to dynamically estimate future average and marginal GHG emission factors for the German power system until 2050. It quantifies changes over time under different renewable deployment and policy sce…

Siddhartha Subramanian, Matheus T. de Groot

This study evaluates chlor-alkali electrolysis as an alternative to conventional chemical refining for lithium hydroxide (LiOH) production, a key precursor for nickel-rich battery cathodes. It compares energy use, CO2 footprint, and waste g…