GX & Decarbonization Research

Gabriel Mordzifa Sackitey, Wei Zhang, Michael Provide Fumey +2

This study examines how geopolitical risk and economic policy uncertainty affect energy sustainability and security in G7 countries from 1990-2024. It finds that strong institutional quality and environmental policy stringency can mitigate …

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…

Zhaohai Bai, Xiaoyang Shan, Xun Wei +3

This study analyzes how asymmetric cropland intensification affects global cropland use and greenhouse gas emissions, revealing that intensification in certain regions increases burdens elsewhere, exacerbating global disparities.

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…

Xidi Chen, Weiming Yang, Lishan Zhang

This paper provides a systematic review of China's national and local policies for market mechanisms for ocean carbon sinks. It identifies three main policy areas: accounting methods and standards, trading mechanisms, and protection/restora…

Zhihui Wang, Yuhong Liang, Chengbo Hu +5

This paper reviews progress and challenges in carbon emission management for aluminum casting using greentelligent approaches. It likely focuses on energy efficiency and emission reduction techniques in the aluminum casting industry.

Jing Li, Shilin Zhao, Wenjie Chen

This study uses numerical simulation to examine how different spatial configurations of road greening affect CO2 dispersion around buildings. Results show that a 'tree-shrub-grass' composite configuration significantly reduces CO2 concentra…

Yihao Guo, Xin Chen, Tong Zhang +1

This paper develops a city-level integrated modeling framework to assess the potential of echelon utilization (second-life) of retired EV batteries in China from 2010 to 2060. Under a high electrification scenario, second-life batteries can…

Nan Meng, Wei Li, Philippe Ciais +17

Afforestation in China (89.6 M ha) reduced forest fragmentation, converting edge forests to interior forests. These transformed forests sequestered an extra 1.4±0.2 Pg CO2e from biomass but caused biophysical warming of 0.9 Pg CO2e from alb…

Xue Ling, Maoyao Cai, Jingyu Zhu +5

This paper quantifies GHG emissions from food loss and waste and evaluates the effectiveness of various interventions on climate change impacts by 2050. It provides insights into emission reduction potential across the food supply chain and…

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…

Yu Guo, Siyu Xu, Xiaodong Yang

This study experimentally compares AI-generated vs. human-generated climate change news on credibility, readability, and mitigation intentions. Human news yielded positive disconfirmation, while AI news led to negative disconfirmation. Narr…

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…

Yanwei Zhao

This review summarizes the progress of microbial conversion of non-food biomass (agricultural residues, aquatic biomass, organic wastes) into value-added chemicals and materials such as biofuels, biopolymers, and protein-based materials. It…

Yifan Wu

This study uses a multi-period DID model to examine the gradual impact of EU CBAM expectation shocks (weak in 2018, strong in 2021) on exports to Europe and carbon emissions in China's five high-carbon sectors. It finds that the strong expe…

Cong Liu, Xiqiang Xia, Zhaohan Huang +1

This study compares carbon quota pledge financing (CQPF) and carbon quota repurchase financing (CQRF) for capital-constrained manufacturers under cap-and-trade using a Stackelberg game. It finds that the optimal choice depends on initial ca…

Liang Shen, Yanxi Li, Qiheng Yuan +4

Using Xining, Qinghai Province, a renewable-rich region in China, this paper systematically examines major carbon mitigation pathways in the primary aluminum industry, including mining, alumina production, electrolytic cell retrofitting, po…

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…

Jie Liu, Han YAN, Zhang-Huizi LIU +1

This study comparatively analyzes climate adaptation behaviors of traditional smallholders, large-scale cooperatives, and moderately scaled agricultural enterprises in China under the just transition framework. Findings show smallholders ad…

Lianbao Zhang, Ying Liu, Xuxu Gao +5

This study investigates the fate of macroalgal carbon under microbial anaerobic respiration, a critical factor in assessing the effectiveness of macroalgae cultivation for climate change mitigation. It highlights the importance of microbial…