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-reviewedJournalProcesses2026#Energy EfficiencyDOI
Sustainable Insulation Systems for Retrofit: Engineering Design for Safe Asbestos Replacement and Resource Recovery
Musaddaq Azeem, N. Amor, M. Noman +2
This review proposes a conceptual decision-support framework integrating asbestos management, alternative insulation materials, life cycle assessment, and circular economy principles for building retrofit. The literature synthesis indicates…
Peer-reviewed🇪🇺 EuropeJournalBuildings2026#Energy EfficiencyDOI
Adaptive Reuse of Adobe Refugee Dwellings in Attica, Greece, as a Social Housing, Bioclimatic Upgrading and Heritage Preservation
Evangelia I. Frangedaki
This paper proposes adaptive reuse of early 20th-century adobe refugee dwellings in Athens suburbs for social housing. Combining historical documentation, field surveys, and microclimatic analysis, it develops a framework for compatible res…
Peer-reviewedJournalTechnique and technology of silicates2026#Energy EfficiencyDOI
DEVELOPMENT OF THERMAL INSULATION SYSTEMS BASED ON PLANT BIO-RAW MATERIALS: SYSTEM ANALYSIS OF HYGROTHERMAL PROPERTIES, ENVIRONMENTAL AND STRUCTURAL LIMITATIONS
M. Sodomon, Comlan Vianney Zomahoun
This study systematically reviews thermal insulation materials from plant bio-raw materials (flax, hemp, straw, cork, cellulose) using literature analysis, numerical hygrothermal modeling, and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) per EN ISO 10456. I…
Peer-reviewedJournalScientific Reports2026#Energy EfficiencyDOI
Innovative development of high-strength concrete with ultrafine metakaolin-heated POFA binders and fine coal bottom ash aggregate: Strength, durability and microstructural performance
M. A. Mansour, M. H. Ismail, M. Amran +5
This study develops high-strength concrete using ultrafine metakaolin (UFM) and heated palm oil fuel ash (HPOFA) as binders and coal bottom ash (CBA) as fine aggregate to reduce cement and sand usage. The optimal mix (10% UFM, 20% HPOFA, 10…
Peer-reviewedJournalInternational journal of research and innovation in applied science2026#Energy EfficiencyDOI
Leveraging BIM for Sustainable Orphanage Design Using Locally Sourced Materials
Ny Ng, Abanda F.H, Florian M.Z
This study applies BIM to design sustainable orphanages in Cameroon using locally sourced materials like compressed earth blocks (CEBs). Through comparative analysis, CEBs showed lower construction costs, reduced embodied carbon, and improv…
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-reviewedJournalScientific Reports2026#Energy EfficiencyDOI
Comparing substrates for mycelium-based composite insulation materials with thermal and environmental assessment
Joni Wildman, V. Cascione, Daniel Henk +1
This study compares five substrates for mycelium-based composite insulation (MBC) using thermal conductivity and life cycle assessment (LCA). Using a thermal performance-based functional unit, straw MBC had the lowest thermal conductivity, …
Peer-reviewed🇪🇺 EuropeJournalBuildings2026#Energy EfficiencyDOI
Zero-Emission Potential of Single-Family Houses in Croatia
Zoran Veršić, Marin Binički, Mateja Nosil Mešić
This study evaluates life cycle GHG emissions of single-family houses in Croatia, comparing embodied carbon of reinforced concrete vs. cross-laminated timber, and determines the PV capacity needed to meet upcoming zero-emission building sta…
Peer-reviewedJournalJournal of African Innovation and Advanced Studies2026#Energy EfficiencyDOI
Assessment of Skills Gap and Training Needs in the Adoption of Sustainable Building Technologies among Artisans in Imo State, Nigeria
A. Chinwe
This study assesses skills gaps and training needs for sustainable building technologies among artisans in Nigeria. Findings show moderate awareness (52%) but severe skill deficits, with training inadequacy as the main barrier. Hands-on wor…
Peer-reviewedJournalTextiles2026#Energy EfficiencyDOI
Circular Valorization of Post-Industrial Textile Waste in Thermal-Insulating Cementitious Ceiling Sheets
Kavini Vindya Fernando, Charith Akalanka Dodangodage, Vinalee Maleeshi Seneviratne +6
This study evaluates direct incorporation of post-industrial textile waste (cotton, cotton-polyester blends) into cementitious ceiling sheets. The optimized CP15 formulation (15 wt% cotton-polyester) achieved thermal conductivity of 0.091 W…
Peer-reviewedJournalInternational journal of scientific research in civil engineering2026#Energy EfficiencyDOI
Green Building Review
Kritika Thakur, Prof. Pradeep Kumar Nirmal, Divya Kotecha
This paper reviews sustainable green building materials to replace conventional ones. Using ETABS software, it compares a conventional and a green building model on energy use, carbon emissions, lifecycle cost, and heating/cooling loads, de…
Peer-reviewedJournalBuilding Engineering2026#Energy EfficiencyDOI
Life-cycle assessment and multi-objective optimization of natural-insulated envelopes across Iranian climates
Peyman Naghipour, Afshin Naghipour, Tarana Bakirova
This study optimizes building envelopes with natural insulation and passive strategies across four Iranian climates using life-cycle assessment and multi-objective optimization. Results show 42-58% reduction in CO2 emissions, 25-35% reducti…
Peer-reviewed🌍 GlobalJournalInternational Journal of Sustainable Engineering Innovations2026#Energy EfficiencyDOI
Advances In Sustainable Materials And Green Construction Technologies: A Review
P. Rahayu, A. Muhammad
This systematic review examines advances in sustainable materials and green construction technologies. It identifies that current research emphasizes technical material optimization through experimental studies, with limited integration of …
Peer-reviewedJournalINTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IN ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT2026#Energy EfficiencyDOI
Development of Mycelium-Based Bio-Bricks for Sustainable Construction Materials
V. A, D. M, K. Ks +2
This study develops mycelium-based bio-bricks using rice straw as substrate. The bricks show compressive strength of 0.30–0.45 MPa, thermal conductivity of 0.055–0.075 W/m·K, and ultra-low density (120–180 kg/m³). Life Cycle Assessment reve…
Peer-reviewedJournalInternational Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology2026#Energy EfficiencyDOI
Moss-Grown Concrete for Green Urban Development
M. Jadhav
This study explores moss-grown concrete that integrates living moss into concrete matrices to naturally absorb CO2, reduce pollutants, and improve thermal insulation while maintaining structural integrity. It examines growth behavior on M35…
Peer-reviewed🌍 GlobalJournalACS Applied Materials and Interfaces2026#Energy EfficiencyDOI
Multifunctional Radiative Cooling Geopolymer for Energy Saving in Buildings.
Yifan Zhou, Junwei Liu, Hailu Wei +5
This paper proposes a multifunctional radiative cooling geopolymer (MRCG) as a sustainable building material combining thermal insulation and radiative cooling. MRCG achieves low thermal conductivity (0.31 W/(m·K)), high solar reflectance (…
Peer-reviewedJournalBuilding materials and construction engineering2026#Energy EfficiencyDOI
ИССЛЕДОВАНИЕ ТЕХНОЛОГИЙ СТРОИТЕЛЬСТВА ИЗ АРБОЛИТНОГО БЛОКА ОСНОВАННЫХ НА ЭКОЛОГИЧЕСКИ ЧИСТОЙ НИЗКОУГЛЕРОДНОЙ ЗАЩИТЕ ОКРУЖАЮЩЕЙ СРЕДЫ
Р. Ережепов
This paper examines arbolite blocks (wood chip-cement composite) as a low-carbon construction material, analyzing their production technology, physical properties, and environmental benefits. Comparative analysis with brick and aerated conc…
Peer-reviewed🌍 GlobalJournalUrban and Building Science2026#Energy EfficiencyDOI
Advancing Circularity in Stone Slurry Waste: Opportunities for Reuse as a Sustainable Filler in Cement-Based Materials
Chang-jun Zhong, Zhaofeng Chen, A. Speroni +1
This review explores the reuse of stone slurry waste (63.5 million tons/year) as a sustainable filler in cement-based materials. Carbonate slurries with high CaCO3 purity can replace 10-15% cement or 20-40% fine aggregate, enhancing compres…
Peer-reviewedJournalScientific Reports2026#Energy EfficiencyDOI
Synergistic effects and optimization of palm oil fuel ash and jute fiber in sustainable concrete
Muhammad Umer, N. Zada, Paul O. Awoyera +3
This study investigates the combined use of palm oil fuel ash (POFA) and jute fiber (JF) in concrete to reduce cement-related carbon emissions. Experimental tests show that 0.10% JF with 10% POFA improves mechanical strength by up to 26%, w…
Peer-reviewed🌍 GlobalJournalISVS e journal2026#Energy EfficiencyDOI
Towards Creating Sustainable HighRise Buildings in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: Lessons from Traditional Building Design Principles
H. Hoang
This paper explores how traditional Vietnamese passive design principles (natural ventilation, shading, local materials) can inform sustainable high-rise buildings in Ho Chi Minh City to reduce energy demand and carbon emissions. Using qual…