GX & Decarbonization Research

Huajian Lu, Qifan Xu

This study proposes a surrogate optimization method for low-carbon retrofit of existing buildings, focusing on vulnerable older occupants. It quantifies energy-comfort trade-offs and identifies radiative cold-discomfort limits, highlighting…

Emmanuel Uche, Kingsley I. Okere

Using data from 14 emerging Asian economies (2000-2023), this study analyzes the effects of green building investment and energy efficiency on eco-innovation and energy rebound. It finds that energy efficiency is the primary driver of rebou…

Gizem Nur Bulanık Durmuş

This study evaluates active and passive retrofit strategies for a university building in Ankara using dynamic simulations and real operational data. PV integration reduces grid electricity by 89.76%, while Trombe wall offers highest energy …

Yue Wang, Xinyi Zhao, Guohao Sun +3

Analyzing measured data from 530 public building retrofit projects across 11 Chinese provinces, this study quantifies realized energy savings and cost-effectiveness. Mean energy use intensity decreased by 19.1%, with 99.2% of projects achie…

Senaratne S.

This paper examines smart and innovative solutions for achieving a net-zero built environment. Although no abstract is available, it likely covers energy efficiency, renewable energy integration, and decarbonization technologies. It contrib…

Miglani K.

This paper examines landlord-occupier partnerships for building decarbonisation, focusing on successful green leases and funding models. It offers practical insights for energy efficiency retrofits and Scope 2 reductions in commercial real …

Ranqi Ma, Zhiqiang Tang, Haoyang Zhao +6

This systematic review examines CFD-based approaches for low-carbon shipping, evaluating their potential to reduce emissions through ship design optimization and fuel efficiency improvements.

Cumo F.

This systematic scoping review examines digital twin architectures for energy-efficient buildings and renewable energy communities, focusing on monitoring, demand response, and net-zero readiness. It synthesizes current research and identif…

Thanh Ngo, Hai Hoang Khieu, Yingyan Zhang +2

This review examines advancements in concrete materials and automated construction for achieving low-carbon buildings. It explores new materials and construction methods that reduce CO2 emissions, aiming to transform the construction indust…

Wenchao Shi, Xiaochen Ma, Yanling Zhang +1

This review comprehensively examines next-generation indirect evaporative cooling technologies for decarbonizing building cooling. It evaluates energy efficiency improvements and CO2 reduction potential compared to conventional systems, hig…

Hassam ur Rehman

The building sector plays a critical role in addressing climate change, accounting for a significant share of global energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. This study explores advanced energy systems to enhance energy resilience a…

Artur Hecker

This paper discusses the energy consumption of agentic AI and how AI can optimize 6G networks for sustainability. It highlights the dual role of AI as both a consumer and enabler of energy efficiency.

Weilun Chen, Xueyuan Zhao, Tian Wang +2

This paper proposes low-carbon development strategies to reduce carbon emissions from urban buildings, focusing on the human settlement environment. It presents a consistent approach from design to operation, contributing to sustainable urb…

Zichang Che, Sihong Cheng, Hua Cheng +3

This paper introduces a three-stage framework (mechanism analysis, system diagnosis, optimization) to quantify synergies and trade-offs between carbon and pollutant emissions in iron ore sintering, a critical step in steelmaking. It aims to…

P K Abhilash

This review examines net-zero carbon buildings (NZCBs) as a key strategy for reducing building-sector emissions. It covers enabling technologies (renewables, smart building, BIM) and analyzes benefits (emission reduction, cost savings) vers…

Rosemary Oluchi Paul-Okore, Moses Adondua Abah, Micheal Abimbola Oladosu +5

This review systematically synthesizes energy efficiency measures in maritime transport across design (hull optimization, propulsion) and operation (speed optimization, weather routing, just-in-time arrival). It highlights digital technolog…

Ateeq Ur Rehman, Dario Atzori, Sandra Corasaniti +3

This study proposes a multi-objective optimization approach for a flat glass processing SME to become a prosumer in a renewable energy community (REC). It optimizes energy cost, carbon emissions, and load curtailment using four algorithms (…

Nidhi Pimple, Rutuja Salunke, Sugandha Jha, Aayush Sankhe

This review comprehensively outlines green pharmacy approaches for reducing the carbon footprint of pharmaceutical manufacturing. It discusses green chemistry, eco-friendly drug development, and sustainable production technologies (additive…

Pradeep Angiras, Ghazaleh Sodeiri Jalili

This 70-page open-access guide translates green-building knowledge into practical, affordable advice for homeowners and small businesses. It organizes recommendations by six climate zones, integrates vernacular building intelligence with mo…

Yuechao Chao, Junwei Liu, Zhihua Zhou +8

This paper presents a solar-driven adsorption film that passively dehumidifies indoor air and produces freshwater. It reduces relative humidity from 90.7% to 21.6% in one hour and generates ~1.1 kg/m2/day of freshwater. Global projections s…