GX & Decarbonization Research

John Wiredu, Emmanuel Nketiah, Simplice Asongu +2

This study examines the effects of economic policy uncertainty, renewable energy transition, environmental technology, and environmental governance on carbon neutrality (CNE) in five African nations from 1990 to 2022. Using FMOLS, DOLS, and…

Ebrahim Merza, Ilhan Ozturk

This paper examines how US–China tensions drive energy inflation and explores whether an energy transition toward renewables can stabilize energy prices, linking geopolitical risk to decarbonization pathways.

Adjei Gyamfi Gyimah, Linda Opoku, Leo Andoh Adjei Gyimah

This study surveys 1127 consumers in Ghana to identify predictors of purchasing energy-efficient appliances. Key factors include location, sex, age, electricity bill, perception of EE, home ownership, and EE labels. Cost savings on electric…

Janmejaya Sahoo

This review critically examines the environmental and socio-ecological impacts of critical mineral mining needed for low-carbon technologies, including lithium, cobalt, and rare earths. It covers land degradation, water contamination, and b…

Huo, Jing

PolyLOP is an open-source Python tool for optimizing plastics production and end-of-life treatment to minimize environmental impacts. It uses the Gurobi solver to assess feasibility of a net-zero transition in the global plastic industry.

Maoran He, Mohamed Djafar Henni, Kamel Si Mohammed +2

This study quantitatively analyzes structural interactions between fossil fuels and low-carbon technologies using high-frequency data. Results show coal and natural gas as dominant volatility transmitters, while renewables are net receivers…

Chunyan Li, Kaiwen Hou, Tao Wu +2

This paper proposes an optimal scheduling model for grid-connected renewable power-to-ammonia (RePtA) systems to enable deep decarbonization of the chemical industry. A dynamic time interval regulation (DTIR) strategy enhances operational f…

Farid Salehi‐Moorkani, I. Sadeghkhani

This paper presents a techno-economic and environmental case study of integrating renewable energy (PV, wind, battery) into the power supply of Mobarakeh Steel Company in Iran using HOMER Pro. The cost-optimal configuration achieves 87.4% r…

Ezrawati Nunut Nababan, Yodi Ibrahim, Judith Tagal Gallena Sinaga +1

This study examines the influence of Green Marketing Orientation, Green Innovation, and Digital Marketing on Sustainable Competitive Advantage in Indonesian energy sector companies using SEM-PLS on 50 respondents. Findings show that Green I…

Tuse Asrav, M. Alvarado-Morales, Gürkan Sin

This study proposes a continuous-flow electrosynthesis route for ibuprofen and performs conceptual design and scale-up analysis. Using a silver cathode and ionic liquid, the electrochemical carboxylation reaction is simulated in AVEVA Proce…

Ashraf Dawar, Yang Bai

This paper examines the opportunities and challenges in feedstock sourcing for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in China's emerging market. It analyzes feedstock availability, costs, and supply chain barriers for SAF deployment in China, pro…

Aurang Zeb

This study examines the impact of innovation and ICT on environmental degradation in Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) countries from 1996 to 2018 using dynamic models. Innovation (patent applications) reduces emissions, while mobile subscript…

Sorin Avram, Luminița Chivu, Irina Onțel

This paper analyzes Romania's transition to renewable energy and the strategic role of hydrogen, examining temporal trends and structural imbalances to propose decarbonization pathways. It highlights how hydrogen can support national energy…

Leszek Pająk, Paweł Wojnarowski, Damian Janiga +1

This study evaluates the decarbonization potential of district heating systems that utilize deep coaxial borehole heat exchangers in salt dome geological settings. It quantifies greenhouse gas reduction and assesses feasibility.

Endeshaw Alemu Bekele, Antonio Sgaramella, Daniele Groppi +3

This paper analyzes decarbonization strategies for heavy-duty road transport from a long-term national energy system perspective. It evaluates technology pathways such as electrification and hydrogen, providing insights for policy-making an…

Beau Walsh, Guanyu Su

This paper proposes a realistic performance metric for latent heat thermal energy storage (LHTES) in low-carbon energy systems. It considers operational constraints and costs that conventional metrics overlook, aiming for more practical eva…

Chun Xiao, Xiaoqing Han, Tingjun Li

This paper proposes a low-carbon generation schedule optimization method for multiple generation companies that balances economic efficiency and low-carbon goals. It decomposes flexible load adjustability into price elasticity-based load sh…

Danjun Wang (3211209), SS Tan, Z Cheng +7

A CO2-assisted etching strategy combined with preoxidation and carbonization improves pitch-derived hard carbon for sodium-ion batteries, achieving high plateau capacity (249.4 mAh g⁻¹) and stability (87.3% retention after 200 cycles).

Ziqiong Zeng, Tao Zhang, Yiniu Cui

This study uses panel data from 129 counties in Yunnan Province (2015-2024) to examine how highway network development affects industrial carbon emission intensity. Results show that improved highway networks significantly reduce emissions …

Ingrid Solheim, Magnus Rønning, Elise Halvorsen +1

This paper examines community-based adaptation and low-carbon transition pathways in coastal settlements of Northern Norway, focusing on the relationship between local knowledge, municipal planning, renewable energy, climate-resilient infra…