GX & Decarbonization Research

Waleed S. Alruwaili, Ousama Ben‐Salha

This study examines the impact of executive compensation and board independence on ESG disclosure among 834 GCC-listed firms (2017-2023) using quantile regression. Executive compensation positively affects overall ESG disclosure, while boar…

Vignesh Jagajeevan, Vidhya Lakshmi Sivakumar

This paper investigates ternary binders made from BCSA cement, spent FCC catalyst, and lithium refinery residue, focusing on hydration kinetics, durability, and carbon footprint for ultra-rapid repair applications. It contributes to low-car…

Nameng Sun, Junxue Zhang, Ashish T. Asutosh +1

This study develops a dynamic LCA-carbon footprint-emergy model to evaluate a hydrogen-solar-geothermal hybrid system for an office building in China over 20 years. Results show a 29.8% reduction in global warming potential with a 7-year ca…

T. Loganathan, M. Akshaya Raman, D. Sureshkumar +2

This critical review examines the adoption of renewable materials and circular economy strategies in sports footwear manufacturing, focusing on their impact on energy consumption and carbon footprint. It evaluates sustainable development pa…

Huaqiang Chu, Lei Lu, Wenxin Song +8

This paper proposes a hierarchical zero-liquid-discharge (ZLD) approach for steel wastewater treatment, aiming to recover salt and reduce carbon footprint. Process optimization enables resource recovery and environmental impact reduction.

Michael Rentschler, Maximilian Schutzbach, Ana Pinzon +3

This paper examines the organizational data readiness required for corporate carbon footprint (CFP) calculation, highlighting current challenges and development pathways. It argues that inadequate data quality and collection systems undermi…

Divyesh Parde, Manaswini Behera, Rajesh Roshan Dash +6

This paper evaluates an integrated UASBR-anammox pilot plant for domestic wastewater treatment, analyzing organic carbon recovery and nitrogen removal pathways, and quantifying the carbon footprint. It demonstrates potential for GHG emissio…

Emily Williams, John T. Abatzoglou, Carly Phillips +6

This study quantifies the contribution of Carbon Majors to water resource changes in the western US, attributing roughly half of climate-driven supply decreases and demand increases to these entities, and about one-third of observed groundw…

Penghui Li, Weicheng Qian, Wenguang Li +1

This paper proposes a method to produce hierarchical porous carbon via deep eutectic solvent (DES)-induced lignin depolymerization and condensation. It provides mechanistic insights into carbon precursor evolution and contributes to biomass…

Dan He, Yun Wang, Xiang Liu +4

This study analyzes the impact of stakeholder behavior on carbon emissions in forest tourism, offering insights for decarbonizing the tourism sector.

Christian Albert L. Martinez, Renezita S. Come, Dennis Peque +2

This study evaluates carbon stocks and economic value in a Philippine secondary forest using tree inventory data from 2012, 2016, and 2024. The forest stored 202.4 Mg C/ha, comparable to old-growth forests, with a sequestration rate of 2.53…

Jiatao Zhu, Liu Hua-bing, Mai–He Li +5

In an alpine peatland on the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau, experimental water-table drawdown reduced microbial biomass and residues, shrinking microbial-derived carbon pools, while increasing hydrolytic and ligninolytic gene abundances and enzym…

Tiantian Wang, Yuxin Deng, Ke Liu +1

Based on carbon lock-in theory, this paper examines carbon lock-in in resource-based cities in Sichuan Province from energy structure, institutional development, and social behavior. It finds strong inertia in fossil fuel consumption, path …

Xiqiao Lin, Ming Cheng

This study proposes a multi-scenario carbon emission flow analysis model based on energy-carbon co-optimization for low-carbon power system operation. It incorporates a dynamic carbon-price feedback mechanism and evaluates three scenarios: …

Bo Miao, Shuzhen Li, Rui Liu +4

This review examines lifecycle carbon emission characteristics and mitigation pathways of smart energy meters using LCA. Use-stage electricity accounts for 70.1-88.5% of lifecycle GWP, but dominance varies with electricity mix, service life…

Tong Ouyang, Wenbin Chen, Xiangyi Zhang +4

This study develops a bifunctional catalyst for seawater electrolysis hydrogen evolution and dopamine detection. By embedding MoS2/CoS@NiS in N,S-codoped carbon nanospheres, high catalytic activity and stability are achieved, potentially im…

Alattin Çakan, Melike Kopal, Bilgehan Polat +1

This study develops transition-metal-functionalized boron carbon nitride nanocatalysts and examines their bifunctional performance in chemical and electrochemical hydrogen production. The catalysts' structure and performance are evaluated, …

Haiyong Cai, Fang Jin, Xiang Zhu +4

This study develops an enhanced electrokinetic remediation system integrating novel hydrogel electrodes and a MAC/CF permeable reactive barrier for Cu- and Pb-contaminated loess. Optimal vertical voltage of 30V achieved Cu and Pb removal ef…

Rusty A. Feagin, Nail Beisekenov, Tim Osting +3

This study compares four nature-based solutions (NbS) for shoreline protection in a shallow Texas bay using a Delft3D-FM model validated with field data. Living shorelines provide immediate wave and current reduction, while a sand engine of…

Neni Gunaeni, Wiwin Setiawati, Tonny K. Moekasan +8

This study demonstrates that push-pull systems (aromatic intercrops and light traps) in Indonesian chili pepper cultivation reduce pesticide use, lower pest damage, and increase yields by up to 28.45%. It highlights a nature-based solution …