GX & Decarbonization Research

Marcelo Olivera-Villarroel, Lucero García-Franco, Alejandro Rodea-Chavez +3

This study examines stakeholder perceptions of timber construction in Mexico using mixed methods. Findings show partial adoption, with trust depending on education, technical performance, and certification. The authors call for life-cycle a…

Minhajul Islam Aman, Md. Uzzal Hossain, P. Crovella +1

This study evaluates commonly used building LCA tools in North America against 17 indicators to assess their potential for circular economy (CE) integration. GREET LCA and One Click LCA show the greatest promise but need extended system bou…

Ya-ling Yi, Youssef Haddi, Haoyu Huang

This study integrates BIM and LCA to evaluate the end-of-life reuse and recycling potential of timber structures. Accounting for material losses at connections, it quantifies net recoverable timber and finds structural reuse yields the grea…

Olamide Efosa-Austin, Olajuwon Ifalade, C. Asuquo +2

Aqua Intel™ is a digital optimization layer for produced water treatment in Nigeria's oil and gas sector, using linear programming to dynamically allocate water across treatment, reuse, and disposal pathways. A pilot simulation on a 25,000 …

M. Royo, V. Chulvi, L. Ruiz-Pastor +1

This study examines the impact of the QuChaNe methodology on generating product concepts with high upgradability and adaptability, aiming to extend product lifespan. Comparing concepts from 28 designers with and without the method, it finds…

Kalyani Singh, Vaibhavi Shahane, Mrunalini Khandare

This study quantitatively analyzes the impact of blockchain-enabled green finance on corporate sustainability and performance using panel data from Indian firms across sectors. Integrating stakeholder, institutional, and TOE frameworks, it …

Awaliyah Alifi, Wahyu Dwi Agung

This qualitative study examines barriers to sustainable finance in Indonesian Islamic banking, focusing on Bank Syariah Indonesia. It identifies three key obstacles: traditional credit frameworks prioritizing short-term profit, a regulatory…

Xirong Gao, Shiwei Wei

This study empirically examines whether supply chain finance (SCF) promotes corporate green innovation using data from Chinese A-share listed firms. Using patent data and text analysis, it finds a positive impact of SCF on green innovation,…

A. E. Olatunde, S. O. Olowoyobiojo

This study assesses hydrogen production feasibility in Nigeria, comparing production routes via techno-economic criteria. Blue hydrogen with CCS is identified as the most cost-effective short-to-medium term pathway, while green hydrogen is …

Kseniya Lahoika, Yulia V. Fursa, Yaroslav Boreiko +1

This paper analyzes GHG emissions in Belarus's industrial sector, highlighting process emissions from cement, ammonia, methanol, and carbon black production. In 2024, cement production alone emitted over 2.4 million tons of CO2. The study r…

K. O. Gbadamosi, E. O. Achioya, O. T. Ogunkayode

This study evaluates the techno-economic feasibility of converting captured CO2 from a refinery's flue gas into methanol to reduce CCUS costs. Using Aspen Hysys and economic analysis, it estimates CAPEX of $54.06M, OPEX of $111M, annual pro…

Abba Lawan Bukar, Mahmoud Kassas

This paper proposes an energy management strategy for a multi-electrolyzer green hydrogen production system. It aims to optimize overall system efficiency and reduce costs of renewable-based hydrogen production. Specific methods and results…

Rodrigo Barra Novoa

This qualitative case study analyzes Chile's National Green Hydrogen Strategy (2020), finding a robust governance framework and rapid investment growth, but persistent challenges in cost competitiveness, technology dependency, infrastructur…

Sandile Mtolo, Ambay Freda Sey, Racquel Sherise Lallie +6

This study presents the first integrated framework for green hydrogen production from groundwater in South Africa, combining hydrogeological sustainability, electrolyser selection, LCOH analysis, LCA, and policy alignment. Based on a PRISMA…

Bruno Ribeiro, Pedro Pinto, A. Cerveira +1

This paper analyzes the techno-economic feasibility of energy storage using green hydrogen from renewables. It evaluates cost structures and efficiency, highlighting economic challenges and opportunities for practical deployment.

Z. Gelmanova, Alibek Batyrbek, Abdul Walid Fayez Wazani +1

This paper compares electrolysis technologies for green hydrogen production using surplus solar power from the Saran solar plant. It analyzes cost and efficiency trade-offs, assessing hydrogen's role as a renewable energy storage solution.

Ogechi Goodness Ibelegbu, Nkemakolam Chinedu Izuwa, Humphery Nwenenda Dike +3

This study experimentally investigated green hydrogen production via alkaline water electrolysis using a simulated renewable power source. Effects of KOH concentration and voltage were evaluated, achieving a maximum hydrogen volume of 2.587…

Sunita Sherifani, Chinmay Thakur

This study examines the impact of mandatory BRSR reporting on earnings transparency among top Indian banks. Using panel data from FY2020-21 to FY2023-24, it analyzes discretionary loan loss provisions as a proxy for earnings management, com…

P. Oluwatayo

This paper analyzes produced water management in Nigeria's Niger Delta from an integrated ESG perspective, arguing that passive disposal is inadequate. Using field data, LCA, and regulatory benchmarking, it shows that active management thro…

F. Antoniou, Xanthi Foura, Eleni A. Papadopoulou +1

This study evaluates awareness and readiness for ESG adoption in the construction industry. A systematic review reveals that by 2023 only 19 publications addressed ESG in construction, with a recent surge. Interviews with Greek construction…