GX Research Hub · English
GX & Decarbonization Research
This page provides an English interface to the gxceed GX paper corpus. The corpus aggregates papers from 13 open scholarly metadata sources and uses AI-assisted classification to identify signals related to measurement, policy narratives, outcomes, implementation, industrial adoption, and verification.
The goal is not only to discover papers, but to observe how GX research is distributed across research substance, implementation narratives, external expectations, implementation substance, and judgment formation.
Summaries are AI-assisted. Always refer to the original paper for authoritative conclusions.
🇨🇳 China📚 Peer-reviewed · JournalLand2026#Energy EfficiencyDOI
The Impact of Urban Morphology on Carbon Emissions Under Urban Renewal: A Critical Review
Leshui Huang, Xie Linxuan, Meng Cai
This review systematically examines the relationship between urban morphology and carbon emissions under urban renewal, drawing on over 100 empirical studies. Key findings include spatial heterogeneity and nonlinearity in the impact, with c…
🇨🇳 China📚 Peer-reviewed · JournalEnvironment Development and Sustainability2026#Energy EfficiencyDOI
Can green transition in development zones improve county-level energy efficiency? A spatial DID approach
Sifan Geng, Xianzhong Mu, Liang Xie +2
This study examines the impact of green transition policies in development zones on county-level energy efficiency using a spatial difference-in-differences approach. It provides empirical evidence on the effectiveness of such policies and …
📚 Peer-reviewed · JournalE3S Web of Conferences2026#Energy EfficiencyDOI
Retrofit Pathways for HVAC Decarbonization: A sustainable solution for harnessing ultra-low-grade waste heat for energy efficiency and net-zero buildings
Asim Muhammad, Muhammad Furqan Siddiqui, F. Siddiqui
This study proposes a retrofit strategy integrating an organic Rankine cycle with conventional HVAC systems for waste heat recovery. The optimal working fluid pair (R1234ze(E) in VCC, R365mfc/R152a in ORC) achieves a 3.76% COP improvement, …
📚 Peer-reviewed · JournalJournal of environmental chemical engineering2026#Energy EfficiencyDOI
Toward low-carbon petrochemical production: An energy-efficient cyclonic microchannel system for multi-pollutant removal from hazardous wastewater
Kai Zheng, Yongpeng Diao, Jianpeng Hong +5
This paper proposes an energy-efficient cyclonic microchannel system for the petrochemical industry to enable low-carbon production. It removes multiple pollutants from hazardous wastewater simultaneously, significantly reducing energy cons…
📚 Peer-reviewed · JournalGlobal Decarbonisation2026#Energy EfficiencyDOI
A Passive Decarbonisation Approach for Hot-Arid Residential Structures: CFD Study of a Courtyard Earth-Air Heat Exchanger in Baghdad Assisted by Thermal Thrust
Mazin Ismael Raheem, Xiaofeng Zheng, Christopher Wood
This paper uses CFD simulations to evaluate a passive cooling system combining a courtyard earth-air heat exchanger (EAHE) with thermal thrust (stack effect) for residential buildings in Baghdad. It systematically assesses pipe diameter, le…
🌍 Global📚 Peer-reviewed · JournalMechanical Theory and Systems2026#Energy EfficiencyDOI
Energy Efficiency Benchmarking in Industrial Plants: A Structured Review and Framework Synthesis
Angat Jotiram Ghanwat, Avinash. A. Somatkar, Viraj Shailesh Patole +1
This structured review synthesizes a framework for industrial energy efficiency benchmarking from standards like ISO 50001, Energy Star, and PAT. It highlights digital technologies and AI for predictive optimization, and case studies demons…
🇨🇳 China📚 Peer-reviewed · JournalJournal of Physics Conference Series2026#Energy EfficiencyDOI
Research on energy-saving and emission-reducing optimization of academic building wall insulation considering operational time characteristics
Xun Kang, Guojie Chen, Peng Xiong
This study demonstrates the importance of considering operational time characteristics (e.g., summer and winter vacations) when optimizing wall insulation thickness for academic buildings. Using EnergyPlus simulations and life-cycle carbon …
📚 Peer-reviewed · JournalJournal of Cold Regions Engineering2026#Energy EfficiencyDOI
Efficacy of Dynamic Insulation in Mitigating Building Energy Demand across Canadian Climate Zones
Dr.Anoopkumar Shukla, Meysam Khatibi, Caterina Valeo +1
This study evaluates dynamic insulation (DI) in residential buildings across four Canadian climate zones. Using a two-step control strategy, DI reduces annual source energy by up to 39% in mild climates (Vancouver) and 10-28% in colder regi…
🇨🇳 China📚 Peer-reviewed · JournalHumanities and Social Sciences Communications2026#Energy EfficiencyDOI
Decoding the impact of urban form on energy efficiency in shrinking cities: dynamic evolution, spatiotemporal transitions, and SHAP analysis
Xiaofeng Ran, Jiarui Yuan, Shuyue Jiang +1
This study analyzes the dynamic evolution and spatiotemporal transitions of energy efficiency (EE) in 159 shrinking cities in China using exploratory spatiotemporal data analysis. It employs Random Forest and SHAP to reveal the impact mecha…
📚 Peer-reviewed · JournalElectric Power Systems Research2026#Energy EfficiencyDOI
A hybrid scheduling optimization of LAES-CCHP integrated energy system for low-carbon and multi-energy synergy
Juan Li, Qi Kang, Yibo Wang +4
This paper proposes a hybrid scheduling optimization method for an integrated energy system combining Liquid Air Energy Storage (LAES) and Combined Cooling, Heating and Power (CCHP), aiming to achieve low-carbon operation and multi-energy s…
🇪🇺 Europe📚 Peer-reviewed · JournalZenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)2026#Energy EfficiencyDOI
Green transition in action in Lithuania: increasing energy efficiency and reducing energy poverty through the renovation programme of multi-apartment buildings
Lyudmyla Tautiyeva
Lithuania's multi-apartment renovation program has achieved significant energy efficiency gains, but fails to reach households most affected by energy poverty, and exhibits a rural-urban divide. The paper calls for more inclusive policy des…
📚 Peer-reviewed · JournalEnergy and Buildings2026#Energy EfficiencyDOI
Optimal decarbonization strategies for existing buildings: comparative analysis of retrofitting, repurposing and replacement
N. Apostolopoulou, G. Mavromatidis, C. Knoeri
This paper compares retrofitting, repurposing, and replacement strategies for decarbonizing existing buildings, analyzing lifecycle CO2 and cost trade-offs. It provides actionable insights for building owners and policymakers to prioritize …
🌍 Global📚 Peer-reviewed · JournalTransportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives2026#Energy EfficiencyDOI
Speed reduction in aviation: A double dividend for decarbonization
Jean-Baptiste Jarin
This paper examines speed reduction in aviation as an operational measure for decarbonization, exploring its potential to yield a double dividend of reduced fuel consumption/emissions and ancillary benefits such as noise reduction. It quant…
📚 Peer-reviewed · JournalInternational Journal of Advanced Research2026#Energy EfficiencyDOI
SUSTAINABLE EDGE COMPUTING - ENABLING GREEN AND INTELLIGENT FUTURE TECHNOLOGIES
Lija Mishra
This paper proposes a sustainable edge computing framework integrating renewable energy-powered nodes and AI-driven task scheduling to address the high energy consumption of cloud data centers. Mathematical models and numerical analysis sho…
🌍 Global📚 Peer-reviewed · JournalChallenging Glass Conference Proceedings2026#Energy EfficiencyDOI
Net Zero Ambitions in Heritage Settings
Charis Cosmas, Hugh McGilveray, Nathan Cooper +3
Heritage building regulations in London have constrained net zero efforts due to poorly performing historic windows. This paper describes a collaborative initiative to develop a high-performance window system that faithfully replicates the …
🌍 Global📚 Peer-reviewed · JournalDiscover Sustainability2026#Energy EfficiencyDOI
A comprehensive review of ceiling fans as a low carbon and sustainable cooling solution for heat resilience
Shubham Kumar Verma, Sahil Thappa, Rachit Manchanda +2
This review critically assesses ceiling fans as low-carbon cooling technology for thermal comfort and heat resilience. Using bibliometric analysis of 482 documents and thematic review, it finds growing research on hybrid cooling, adaptive c…
📚 Peer-reviewed · JournalInternational Journal of Science and Research Archive2026#Energy EfficiencyDOI
Envelope Design Trade-offs for Low-carbon Residential Buildings in Dubai: A Simulation-based Multi-objective Optimization Study
Mohamad Khaled Bassma, Ghayth Tintawi
Optimizes envelope design for a Dubai villa, achieving 55% reduction in annual site energy. Favored solutions include moderate window-to-wall ratios, low-e glazing, insulated roofs, and shading. Balances operational energy, thermal comfort,…
📚 Peer-reviewed · JournalSmart and Sustainable Built Environment2026#Energy EfficiencyDOI
Scenario-based energy and environmental assessment for climate-responsive and low-carbon building design
Shreya Bhardwaj, Ann Francis, Ranjith P. Soman
This study evaluates wall envelope materials for low-carbon residential design in India using scenario-based energy simulation and life-cycle assessment. Adobe bricks, AAC blocks, and fly ash bricks show best efficiency. Ignoring climate ch…
CN📚 Peer-reviewed · JournalBuildings2026#Energy EfficiencyDOI
Multi-Objective Optimization of Low-Carbon Repair-and-Retrofit Packages for Near-Zero Energy Upgrading of Existing Affordable Housing in China’s High-Altitude Cold Regions
Li Fei
This study develops a multi-objective optimization framework for low-carbon repair-and-retrofit packages for existing affordable housing in China's high-altitude cold regions. It evaluates building envelope, ventilation, heating electrifica…
📚 Peer-reviewed · JournalEnergy and Buildings2026#Energy EfficiencyDOI
Assessing the applicability of 5th-generation district heating and cooling for energy-efficient retrofits in a net zero energy campus
Won-Jong Choi, Wangje Lee, Jongkyu Kim +2
This study assesses the applicability of 5th-generation district heating and cooling (5GDHC) systems for energy-efficient retrofits in a net-zero energy campus. It analyzes the use of low-temperature thermal networks and distributed heat pu…