GX & Decarbonization Research

Xiaoqian Xu, Nengneng Xu, Qin Cao +9

This study develops Pt-FeN4 atomic interfaces confined in porous carbon via dual-nitrogen coordination engineering, achieving reduced Pt usage and enhanced durability for PEM fuel cells. The approach balances catalytic activity and stabilit…

Zining Wang, Pengyu Zhu, Bing He

This study evaluates China's Low-Carbon City Pilot program using a dual-level framework. It finds that the program significantly boosts green investment at both firm and city levels, with spillover effects to neighboring cities. Public envi…

Chuan Qi, Xuan Li, Jiahong Cao +3

This paper proposes a novel underground coal gasification process that reduces CO2 emissions while enhancing syngas production. It contributes to the low-carbon transformation of coal-based energy and climate change mitigation. The title su…

Youchao Zhang, Shifeng Li, Changqing Wang +1

This study developed low-carbon, high-strength, high-ductility engineered cementitious composites (ECC) using waste clay brick fines as partial cement replacement. It reduces CO2 emissions by utilizing construction waste and decreasing ceme…

Chuang Li, Xing Yan, Keke Li +2

This study forecasts low-carbon transition pathways for supply-chain-related enterprises in China. Using regional and industrial scenarios, it analyzes emission reduction potentials and policy implications.

Yao Luo, Shuna Wang, Wei Xiao

Examines incentive contract design with endogenous information acquisition in low-carbon supply chains. Analyzes optimal contracts to promote emission reductions under information asymmetry.

Yasuo Takao

This paper examines Tokyo's Cap-and-Trade System (TCTS), the world's first mandatory urban carbon market, analyzing its institutional effectiveness and governance implications over 15 years. The TCTS achieved significant emissions reduction…

Chunrui Liu, Mei Sun, Yibo Li +2

This study analyzes the combined effects of green hydrogen subsidies and carbon emissions trading on low-carbon transformation of the iron and steel industry under uncertainty, offering insights for policy design.

Saheed Olanrewaju Issa, Ridzwana Mohd Said, FAKARUDIN KAMARUDIN +2

Using panel data from 47 OIC countries, this study finds that ESG Sukuk and ESG Islamic funds positively contribute to a just transition, while Islamic social finance shows a negative relationship. Results are robust, highlighting the role …

Cunyi Yang, Runze Yang, Wenjie Ma

This paper compares green finance and digital finance impacts on energy transition using Chinese city panel data. Both promote energy transition, but green finance requires robust development while strategic allocation of digital finance ma…

Petr Prochazka, Емил Велинов, Irem Akem

This study examines how top management team diversity impacts ESG performance in multinational freight transport companies under the EU's CSRD. Based on case studies of 13 firms, it finds that board diversity, especially in social and gover…

Onipe Adabenege Yahaya

Using panel data of 148 Nigerian firms from 2010-2025, this study examines the impact of triple bottom line (ESG) reporting on financial performance (ROA). Governance quality shows a significant positive effect, while environmental and soci…

Radosveta Krasteva-Hristova, Iva Moneva

This conceptual study examines how digitalization can reduce ESG and circular economy reporting costs for women-led SMEs in the EU, focusing on the Danube Region. It identifies four accounting challenges (measurement, valuation, disclosure,…

A+BE | Architecture and the Built Environment

This special issue explores justice and welfare in the energy transition, discussing policy, design, and social impacts from a built environment perspective.

NALINEE INTIM, Wirongrong Duangjai, Sapit Diloksumpun +2

This study quantifies the carbon footprint of a full-rotation teak plantation in Thailand using life cycle assessment. Total operational emissions were 4,633.4 kg CO2eq/ha over 30 years, with harvesting accounting for 62.7% and silviculture…

NANCY YOUSSEF

This paper examines how climate risk and carbon exposure affect asset pricing in the Egyptian emerging market. It reveals pricing mechanisms of climate-related financial risks and offers implications for investors and regulators.

Na Li, Dong Li, Stavros Orfanoudakis +4

This paper introduces the Community-to-Vehicle (C2V) concept to bridge the institutional gap between local energy communities and public EV charging. Using a Swiss case study, scenarios show that C2V significantly improves local PV utilizat…

Rıdvan Kalaycı, Abdallah Zakaria Mdachi

This paper examines how Eastern Mediterranean gas discoveries have reshaped geopolitics, focusing on Israel-Egypt relations. The authors argue that energy cooperation transformed a cold peace into a pragmatic partnership, with both countrie…

Naeun Kim, Seolhwa Yun, Young Wook Ryu +2

This study compares fixed-bed and fluidized-bed reactors for dry reforming of methane (DRM) to produce CO and H2. For a 500 ton-CO/day plant, the fixed-bed process achieves a levelized cost of 366 USD/ton-CO (39% below market) with net CO2 …

Giovanni Coinu

This essay explores how to implement EU renewable energy policies without compromising environmental safeguards, landscape, and fundamental rights. It argues for 'responsible acceleration' of the energy transition, analyzing EU regulatory f…