GX & Decarbonization Research

Chenglai Wan, Ping Zhou, Liron Xue +3

Using data from 31 Chinese provinces, this study analyzes the coupling between greenhouse-oriented cultivated land transformation and low-carbon agricultural emission performance. Coupling coordination improved initially but then entered a …

Yulin Shao, Lu Yang, Jianhui He +4

This study develops a steel slag-based belite-ferrite (BF) clinker as an alternative to Portland cement clinker. The BF clinker promotes active α-C2S formation and reduces CO2 emissions by 22-38% compared to OPC clinker. In OPC-BF cement sy…

Katarzyna Piotrowska, Izabela Piasecka, Patrycja Bałdowska-Witos +1

This study proposes a decision-oriented LCA framework for sustainable product innovation in SUVs, evaluating six powertrain technologies from 2025-2050. Recycling outperforms landfilling, reducing GHG emissions by 26-35%, and BEV/FCEV are h…

Zhibin Liang, Chengxiong Dang, Weiquan Cai

This paper reports that low-loading CeO2 modification of Ni/Al2O3 catalysts enhances carbon resistance in methane dry reforming (DRM), improving stability and dispersion of active metal. DRM converts greenhouse gases CH4 and CO2 into syngas…

Linglufei Zhang

This study focuses on thermal comfort and low-carbon design in residential buildings, proposing strategies to reduce energy consumption while improving comfort through analysis of indoor thermal energy cycles. A thermal airflow organization…

Hairui Wei, Tingting Mao, Sang-Jeong Lee

This paper proposes an optimization model for a low-carbon container freight network between China and Europe, considering multiple corridors and shipping disruption risks. It aims to balance CO2 emission reduction with transport resilience…

Akhila Raman, Archana Vinod, Manoj Kumar Singh +4

This review surveys low-carbon footprint epoxy systems, highlighting innovations in material design and life-cycle assessment to support sustainability and circular economy goals. It offers insights for industrial applications and future re…

Sheetal Menon, Songdi Li, Gary Walpole +2

This report evaluates opportunities to reduce avoidable single-use medical technology waste in Public Health Wales, guided by the UK's Design for Life roadmap. It analyzes five product areas, finding that circular economy approaches are pro…

Tsepiso Kabi, Liberty L. Mguni, Joshua Gorimbo +5

This study converts Amarula liqueur production waste (fruit, seed, shell) into activated carbon via pyrolysis and steam activation, evaluating its adsorptive desulfurization of dibenzothiophene (DBT) from model diesel. Shell-derived carbon …

Radhwan Abdulmajeed, Alyaa Al-Attar, Farid Abed

This review focuses on nano-enabled microstructural engineering of low-carbon high-performance concrete (HPC), evaluating both performance and sustainability. It synthesizes CO2 reduction potential and structural impacts of low-carbon mater…

Jinghe Xu

This paper evaluates the effectiveness of precision agriculture, regenerative farming, and renewable-energy-based systems for low-carbon agricultural transition under climate change, using case studies from China, the Netherlands, and the U…

Ankang Miao, Yue Yuan, Junpeng Zhu +1

This paper proposes a low-carbon optimal scheduling method for integrated energy systems that considers source-load complementarity and carbon market price risk, aiming to balance economic efficiency and carbon reduction.

Sishu Zhou, Yinhong Guo, Anteneh Asefa +1

This study examines whether China's low-carbon city and green data center pilots create synergistic effects on urban ecological resilience. Using panel data from 292 cities (2002-2022) and staggered difference-in-differences, it finds that …

Adrian Friday, Abdessalam Elhabbash, Ignatius Ezeani +3

This volume contains the proceedings of the 2nd International Workshop on Low Carbon Computing (LOCO 2026), held at Lancaster University, UK. It covers topics such as carbon measurement and reporting, sustainable software engineering, energ…

Yao Lv, Jincheng Mu, Kanglei Du +2

This study proposes a machine learning-driven approach to optimize the mix design of recycled aggregate concrete, maximizing its carbon sequestration potential. It aims to reconcile low-carbon design with carbon fixation, contributing to de…

Markus Hammer

This paper proposes and examines modeling approaches for hydropower storage cascades in low-carbon power systems, contributing to grid operation optimization by leveraging hydropower flexibility.

Jie Xiao, Guibin Luo, Weijin He +3

This review comprehensively examines the role of low-carbon materials in reducing CO2 emissions in the construction industry, noting that material production accounts for nearly half of total emissions. It summarizes recent technological ad…

Ye Duan, Minghan Yang, Zhaowei Hou +3

This study analyzes spatiotemporal carbon emission patterns across 19 Chinese urban agglomerations (2006-2023) using spatial statistics and machine learning (random forest, SHAP). It identifies industrial structure and economic development …

Haoyu Liu, Qianggang Wang, Yuan Chi +4

This paper proposes a multi-stage coordinated dynamic reactive power planning method for power systems with high wind penetration and coal-fired power plant retirement. It develops a planning approach that balances grid stability and econom…

Oladele John Olatoyan, Kareem M. Abiodun, Olatayo Joshua Awolola +4

This study investigates the effects of coal ash and brewery wastewater on carbonated concrete, exploring its potential for CO2 sequestration and carbon neutrality. It contributes to sustainable construction materials by combining waste util…