GX Research Hub · English
GX & Decarbonization Research
This page provides an English interface to the gxceed GX paper corpus. The corpus aggregates papers from 14 contributing 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.
Peer-reviewedJournalEPJ Web of Conferences2026#OtherDOI
Innovative Green Roof Materials for India: Synergizing Nature-Based Solutions and Sustainable Manufacturing for Climate-Responsive Cities
Vishnu Thyagaraj, Mithun Hanumesh, M. Muniyappa +1
This review explores the potential of circular manufacturing and waste-to-resource approaches for green roof materials in India. Substrates using compost, biochar, fly ash, slag, and recycled construction waste show high water retention and…
Peer-reviewedJournalInternational Journal of Civil Engineering2026#OtherDOI
A Systematic Review of Natural and Synthetic Fiber Reinforcement in Concrete: Mechanical Performance, Durability Mechanisms, and Sustainability Pathways
Prasad Sonar, Sudhir Patil
This paper systematically reviews natural and synthetic fiber reinforcement in concrete, analyzing mechanical properties, durability, and environmental impact. Natural fibers offer low embodied energy but suffer from durability issues; synt…
Peer-reviewedJournalClean Technologies and Environmental Policy2026#OtherDOI
Sustainable recycled geopolymer concrete with rubber, glass, and fibers: mechanical performance and life cycle assessment
Tawzia Manzoor, Javed Ahmad Bhat, Asif H. Shah
This study investigates the mechanical performance and life cycle assessment (LCA) of recycled geopolymer concrete incorporating waste rubber, glass, and fibers. It demonstrates the potential of sustainable construction materials to reduce …
Peer-reviewedJournalChemistrySelect2026#OtherDOI
Life Cycle Assessment of Alkali Activator Solutions With Different Silica Modulus by ATR‐FTIR and
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Si NMR: Influence on the Geopolymerization of Fly Ash ‐ GGBS System
Siva Shankari Subbaraj Velmurugan, D. S. S.
Geopolymers are eco-friendly alternatives to ordinary Portland cement. This study evaluates the stability of alkali activator solutions with silica modulus 0.8, 1.2, and 1.4 over one year. Solutions with modulus 0.8 and 1.4 showed long-term…
Peer-reviewed🌍 GlobalJournalBuildings2026#Carbon AccountingDOI
Life Cycle Assessment of Sustainable Materials: A Comprehensive Analysis of Methodological Asymmetries and Environmental Trade-Offs
Makram El Bachawati, Yassine Elias Belarbi, Henri El Zakhem +1
This review analyzes over 50 LCAs of bio-based materials, showing that methodological choices (attributional vs. consequential modeling, biogenic carbon timing, LUC/ILUC, allocation) drive variability. Wood reduces GWP by 30-70% in building…
Peer-reviewedJournalScientific Reports2026#AI × ESGDOI
Lifecycle and circular economy assessment of bio based retrofitting strategies for heritage buildings using case studies from Iran, Oman and Saudi Arabia
By Marjan Ilbeigi, Mohamed Alnejem, Mozhgan Karimi +4
This study proposes an integrated framework combining Lifecycle Assessment (LCA), Circular Economy (CE) evaluation, Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA), and Artificial Neural Network (ANN) modeling to assess bio-based retrofitting strat…
Peer-reviewedJournalSustainability2026#Carbon AccountingDOI
Environmental and Mechanical Trade-Off Optimization of Waste-Derived Concrete Using Surrogate Modeling and Pareto Analysis
R. Haigh
This study evaluates three municipal solid waste materials (cardboard fibers, recycled HDPE, and textile fibers) in concrete with 10% cement replacement, assessing mechanical strength and conducting life cycle assessment. Surrogate-based op…
Peer-reviewed🌍 GlobalJournalFusion Journal of Engineering and Sciences2026#OtherDOI
Integration of Structural Health Monitoring with Sustainability Indicators: A Systematic Review Bridging Resilience and Green Construction Goals
M. Khubaib, Z. Asghar
This systematic review examines how Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) integrates with sustainability indicators for resilient and green infrastructure. It traces the evolution of SHM technologies and identifies links to energy performance,…
Peer-reviewedJournalSustainability2026#OtherDOI
Strength and Workability Characteristics of Concrete Using Recycled Plastic Waste for Sustainable Construction
Israt Jahan Reana, J. Oti, B. Adeleke
This study investigates partial replacement of coarse aggregates with recycled plastic waste in concrete. Up to 15% replacement maintains strength, while higher levels reduce it. Workability improves, and low replacement reduces water absor…
Peer-reviewed🇪🇺 EuropeJournalIOP Conference Series: Earth and Environment2026#Energy EfficiencyDOI
Environmental impact of non-residential and multi-family buildings in Belgium
M. Haverbeke, Y. Decorte, Marijke Steeman
This study assesses the environmental impact of seven non-residential and multi-family buildings in Belgium via LCA. Results are expressed in CO2-eq and aggregated points, with operational impact accounting for up to 79%. Floors and walls d…
Peer-reviewedJournalJurnal Kejuruteraan2026#OtherDOI
Effect of Carbonic Acid as Water Replacement Material on the Thermal Conductivity of Lightweight Foamed Concrete Block
Norzahrin Abd Majid, Muhammad Rizwan Md Rasid, M. Arshad +3
This study examines the effects of carbonic acid as a water replacement in lightweight foamed concrete blocks, focusing on density and thermal conductivity. Moderate concentrations of carbonic acid promote carbonate crystal growth, reducing…
Peer-reviewedJournalFrontiers in Built Environment2026#OtherDOI
Hybrid paving and brick blocks: plastic and wood waste for cooler and safer buildings
A. Nuryawan, R. Karolina, Muhammad Andhika Ramadhan
This study proposes hybrid paving blocks by adding plastic and wood waste to traditional cement-sand mixtures. The approach recycles resistant plastics, stores carbon in wood particles, and contributes to long-term climate mitigation. Physi…
Peer-reviewedJournalSocial Science Research Network2026#circular_economyDOI
Developing a Database of Critical Mineral Tailings to support Circularity
Amitha Varghese, Martin Anda, Shri Rai +1
As demand for critical minerals grows for low-carbon technologies, mine tailings waste becomes a concern. This paper proposes a database to support geopolymer cement production using mine tailings, aiming to reduce CO2 emissions from cement…
Peer-reviewedJournalMinerals2026#low_carbon_cementDOI
Materials for Acid Activation: New Principles and Recent Advances
Larissa Vieira Rocha, M. T. Barraza, Carlos Maurício Fontes Vieira +2
This mini-review covers acid-activated geopolymers as low-carbon binders to replace Portland cement, reducing CO2 emissions from construction. It explains dissolution and polycondensation mechanisms, compares acid vs alkaline activation, an…
Peer-reviewedJournalFusion Journal of Engineering and Sciences2026#OtherDOI
Eco Concrete Blocks Using Marble Powder and Rice Husk Ash
Maaz Nasir, Ali S. A. Saleem, Salman Malik +5
This study developed eco-friendly concrete blocks by partially replacing cement with waste marble powder (WMP) and rice husk ash (RHA) at 15% and 30%. Results showed that 15% WMP mix increased compressive strength by 25% and tensile strengt…
Peer-reviewed🌍 GlobalJournalJournal of Scientific Research and Reports2026#CCUSDOI
Bio Char-modified Concrete: A Review of Fresh and Mechanical Properties
J. Patel, C. Thakkar, Er Ranveer Singh Sekhavat +1
This review examines biochar as a supplementary cementitious material for decarbonizing construction. Biochar can be carbon-negative and at optimal replacement (1-5% by cement weight) improves compressive strength up to 18.5% through intern…
Peer-reviewedJournalBuildings2026#OtherDOI
Study on Mechanical Properties and Microscopic Mechanisms of Alkali-Activated Coal Gangue Cementitious Materials
Xuejing Zhang, Mingyuan Zhou, Yuan Mei +1
This study investigates a ternary solid waste system (coal gangue, steel slag, gasification slag) for alkali-activated cementitious materials, achieving 7.653 MPa compressive strength. It offers a low-carbon alternative to conventional ceme…
Peer-reviewed🌍 GlobalJournalInternational Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology2026#OtherDOI
A Review on Strength Analysis of Rubberized Concrete Using Crumb Rubber as Coarse Aggregate
N. Parveen
This review examines high-performance concrete incorporating Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag and Fly Ash. Results show enhanced strength, reduced heat of hydration, improved resistance to sulfates and chlorides, and lower carbon emissi…
Peer-reviewed🇪🇺 EuropeJournalIOP Conference Series: Earth and Environment2026#OtherDOI
Integrating Urban Mining Index and Life Cycle Assessment for multi-perspective environmental assessment: the NAWAREUM museum as case study
Hongrui Chen, L. Präger, J. Woytowicz +1
This study proposes an integrated method combining Urban Mining Index (UMI) and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to simultaneously evaluate building recyclability and Global Warming Potential (GWP). Using the NAWAREUM museum in Germany as a case…
Peer-reviewedJournalInnovative Infrastructure Solutions2026#OtherDOI
Optimizing calcium carbide residue based geopolymer composite using multi-criteria decision-making approach with uncertainty quantification
G. Kalpana, Chappidi Hanumantha Rao, M. Adamu +2
This paper applies a multi-criteria decision-making approach with uncertainty quantification to optimize the composition of geopolymer composites based on calcium carbide residue, a waste material. It contributes to low-carbon construction …