GX & Decarbonization Research

Weiying Chen, Zhiwen Chen, Yue Wang +2

This study uses fixed-effects modeling on 2011-2021 panel data from China's Digital Village program to analyze its impact on carbon emissions. It finds that digital village construction can curb greenhouse gases by optimizing resource alloc…

Danni Zhang, Bo Zheng, Yue He +4

Using the OSCAR reduced-complexity Earth system model, this paper generates national land-use CO2 emission trajectories through 2100 across 150 scenarios. Deforestation and regrowth dominate variability, with strong control by policy timing…

Danila Vasilchenko (1599358), Vladislav Nikolaev, Roman Alekseev +6

This study reveals that MXene (Ti3C2Tx) undergoes hydrolytic self-decomposition during CO2 photoreduction, releasing CH4, CO, and other hydrocarbons. These decomposition products can be mistaken for genuine CO2 reduction products, highlight…

Yuanshang Ji, Bin He, Sheng Yu +1

This paper proposes a method to predict carbon footprint at the manufacturing stage during product design driven by large language models (LLMs). Using a vibration isolation platform as a case study, it demonstrates the feasibility of quant…

Siyu Liu, Yuxia He, Shimeng Kang +2

This paper proposes an integrated approach combining carbon footprint analysis with eco-design for the footwear industry. Based on life cycle thinking, it explores the synergy between GHG emission reduction and product design, offering a pr…

Aditya Khedkar Aditya Khedkar

This paper presents ECOTrack, a Java-based desktop application that integrates environmental monitoring with carbon footprint management. The tool enables organizations and individuals to track environmental data and compute/manage greenhou…

Anel A. Umbetova, Zhandos Kegenbekov

This paper analyzes and systematizes modern approaches to reducing the carbon footprint of warehouse processes, which are energy-intensive and contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions. It examines layout optimization, energy-eff…

Bianhe Lu, Peifang Wang, Jing Hu +4

This study investigates how PFOS exposure affects carbon dynamics in wetland mesocosms. Results suggest PFOS decouples gaseous carbon loss from mineral-associated carbon retention, potentially compromising wetland carbon sequestration.

Zhihang Wang, Lucien Magson, Lorette Fernandez +6

This paper demonstrates that gold nanoparticles supported on Vulcan carbon (Au@Vulcan) effectively catalyze the back-conversion of quadricyclane (QC) to norbornadiene (NBD) in molecular solar thermal (MOST) energy storage systems. DFT calcu…

David McCollum

This study quantifies the intercity carbon transfers resulting from vehicle electrification, shifting emissions from tailpipes to power plants. It analyzes how regional grid carbon intensity affects the spatial pattern of these transfers, p…

Y W Sun, Wenjie Yu, Shijie Chen +7

This paper investigates the leaching mechanism of cryolite impurities in coarse carbon products after carbon dross flotation using DFT, MD, and experiments. While relevant to resource recycling in aluminum smelting, it lacks direct connecti…

Sonali R. Kanthe, Shruti A. Nikalje, Mahesh S. Hol +3

This paper proposes an AI-powered carbon footprint tracker that helps individuals measure and reduce their environmental impact. The system integrates modules for carbon calculation, an AI-driven green chatbot, AR visualization, and report …

Rongshen Lai, Liu Z, Hang Zhang +1

This paper proposes a key technology system for emission reduction and carbon sink enhancement oriented towards China's dual-carbon goals. It is policy-oriented, though specific technologies and findings are unclear from the title.

Yun-Xiao Han, Yong-Lian Wang, Meihong Ge +5

This review synthesizes the dual roles of ectomycorrhizal fungi in soil carbon sequestration: promoting carbon accrual via necromass and aggregation, and driving carbon loss via enzymatic priming. It covers carbon allocation, enzymatic mech…

Yan Zheng, Wenhai Lu, Hefeng Wang

This review systematically analyzes the linkages between biodiversity and blue carbon in mangroves, seagrass beds, and salt marshes. It evaluates how taxonomic, functional, and genetic diversity influence carbon stocks, burial, and retentio…

Nurul Illya Muhamad Fauzi, Yap Wing Fen, Mazliana Ahmad Kamarudin +8

This paper reports a green synthesis of blue-emitting carbon quantum dots from Musa acuminata (banana) peels. The quantum dots are used for fluorescence-based detection of methylparaben, a common preservative and environmental pollutant. Th…

Ahalya Suresh, A. Rifaee Rasheed, Susanne Becken +2

This perspective paper proposes a regenerative tourism framework for blue carbon ecosystems (mangroves, salt marshes, seagrasses) that shifts tourism from impact reduction to active ecological restoration. It outlines four components: holis…

Nihed Benani, Guo-zhu Mao, Tao WANG +5

This paper explores the potential of China's blue carbon ecosystems (mangroves, seagrasses, salt marshes) for climate mitigation and carbon markets, highlighting their significant carbon sequestration capacity and economic value.

Xiangjun Zhang, Ran Guo

This paper proposes a modular governance framework to enhance market-based allocation and governance of blue carbon resources in China. Through comparative case analysis of pilot programs in Fujian, Guangdong, and Hainan, it reveals decoupl…

Alex Midlen

This paper critically examines whether blue carbon initiatives can serve as equitable development strategies for coastal communities. Through a case study of a community-led mangrove restoration in Kenya, it finds tangible benefits like inc…