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.
Preprint🌍 GlobalResearch Square2026#AI × ESGDOI
Voluntary climate pledges widen what firms measure, not what they abate
Pothin F
Using staggered difference-in-differences on SBTi and CDP data (2015-2023), this study finds that pledging firms expand their measurement boundary: within four years they report 2.5 more Scope 3 categories, lifting reported Scope 3 emission…
PreprintResearch Square2026#AI × ESGDOI
False-Alarm-Controlled Evaluation of Gas Indices and Deep Learning for Early Detection of Coal Spontaneous Combustion
CINAR U
Proposes a false-alarm-controlled protocol to fairly compare gas indices and deep learning for early detection of coal spontaneous combustion. In simulation and field data from three mines, Graham's index fails to detect fires at false-alar…
Preprint🇺🇸 USAEarthArXiv2026#Energy TransitionDOI
Material demand and supply-chain assessment of U.S. electricity system transitions
Griffths. Paul Jakob, Moorhead, Avery, Brinkerink, Maarten +1
This study quantifies material demand for U.S. electricity decarbonization from 2027-2050 across multiple scenarios, finding peak demand in the late 2020s-2030s. It identifies supply-chain vulnerabilities for tellurium, dysprosium, and othe…
🇺🇸 USADatasetZenodo2026#Energy TransitionDOI
US CCGT Operational Benchmark: measured efficiency, CO2 intensity and utilisation of the US combined-cycle fleet
Aheiev, Dmytro
A benchmark dataset of 409 US CCGT plants with measured annual performance (net efficiency median 46.2%, CO2 intensity, capacity factor) from EPA eGRID2022, joined to fleet structure (vintage, HRSG, CHP, etc.) with strict entity matching. P…
CNDatasetZenodo2026#Energy TransitionDOI
Data for Renewable energy accessibility for just energy transition with E-mobility intra-city or inter-city cross-regional energy sharing in China
Song, Aoye, Zheng, Yuyu, Dang, Zhaohui +2
This dataset provides input data, models, and output results for a study on renewable energy accessibility and just energy transition through E-mobility intra-city and inter-city energy sharing in China. It supports analysis of renewable en…
PreprintZenodo2026#PolicyDOI
The Spectral Imperative: Why DSGE Models Must Incorporate the Structural Stability of the Climate System
Doucette, Doug
This paper argues that standard DSGE models ignore the structural stability of the climate system. Introducing the concept of a spectral gap, it shows emissions degrade stability and proposes a correction to carbon pricing. Simulations sugg…
PreprintZenodo2026#ESGDOI
EN QUÊTE DE LA COMPTABILITÉ ESG
Gomez Gutierrez, Luania
This book examines how organizations measure, disclose, govern, and assure sustainability information, starting from the premise that ESG information can be accurate yet insufficient for decision-making. It covers major frameworks including…
Peer-reviewed🇨🇳 ChinaJournalCarbon Neutrality2026#Energy TransitionDOI
Harnessing the heat and material potential in steel slag to decarbonize China’s steel industry
Yiwen Lv, Junjun Wu, Zhen Han +7
This study introduces a co-processing method for steel slag with blast furnace slag and sands, reducing viscosity by 83% and achieving 75% thermal recovery efficiency. The resulting glassy slag beads are suitable for cement production, pote…
Peer-reviewed🇨🇳 ChinaJournalApplied Energy2026#Energy TransitionDOI
Projection of stranded coal power assets in China under the 1.5 °C global warming level
Bo Li, Yiping Zeng, Bo Yan +4
This study evaluates stranded assets from early coal plant retirements in China using a Monte Carlo multi-criteria framework on 3652 units across 30 provinces. It identifies Liaoning, Sichuan, and Jiangxi as early retirement priorities, wit…
Preprint🌍 Global2026#Energy TransitionDOI
Defaulting to Decarbonization? Financial Insolvency and the Energy Transition in India’s States
Johnathan Guy
This paper examines how financial distress of electricity distribution utilities (DISCOMs) in India affects the energy transition. Using original data, it finds that in the short run, distressed DISCOMs procure relatively more renewable ene…
Peer-reviewed🇪🇺 EuropeJournalSociety and Economy2019#PolicyDOI
Is guarantee of origin really an effective energy policy tool in Europe? A critical approach
Hamburger Á.
This paper critically examines the effectiveness of the European Guarantee of Origin (GO) scheme as an energy policy tool. It analyzes the impact of GOs on market signals and consumer choice, and identifies design flaws that may undermine p…
Peer-reviewedJournalJournal of Cleaner Production2024#Renewable EnergyDOI
Does the purchase of voluntary renewable energy certificates lead to emission reductions? A review of studies quantifying the impact
Langer L.
This review systematically examines empirical studies on whether voluntary renewable energy certificate (REC) purchases lead to actual greenhouse gas emission reductions. It addresses additionality and double counting issues, offering insig…
Peer-reviewedJournalCarbon Management2026#scope2DOI
Bridging the purpose–method gap: development of a mapping approach for selection of scope 2 accounting methods
H. Gebara C.
This paper proposes a mapping approach to bridge the gap between corporate goals and scope 2 GHG accounting methods (e.g., location-based, market-based). It provides a framework for practitioners to select appropriate methods based on their…
Peer-reviewedConferenceConference Record IAS Annual Meeting IEEE Industry Applications Society2025#EV & TransportDOI
Low-carbon Oriented Framework for Large-scale Electric Vehicle Deployment Incorporating Transmission Network Impacts
Hu J.
This paper proposes a low-carbon oriented framework for large-scale electric vehicle deployment that incorporates transmission network impacts. It presents an integrated planning approach for EV adoption and power grid, aiming to contribute…
Peer-reviewed🇺🇸 USAJournalEnvironmental Science and Technology2015#EV & TransportDOI
Regional variability and uncertainty of electric vehicle life cycle CO2 emissions across the United States
Tamayao M.A.M.
This study assesses the regional variability and uncertainty of life cycle CO2 emissions of electric vehicles across the United States. It shows that differences in electricity mix and driving patterns significantly affect emissions, provid…
Peer-reviewed🇺🇸 USAConference2018 Seg International Exposition and Annual Meeting Seg 20182019#CCUSDOI
Time-lapse vertical seismic profile for CO 2 monitoring in carbon capture, utilization and sequestration/EOR, Farnsworth project
El-Kaseeh G.
This paper reports on time-lapse vertical seismic profiling (VSP) for monitoring CO2 behavior in the Farnsworth CCUS/EOR project in Texas, USA. It provides field data on CO2 injection and storage, contributing to the practical deployment an…
Peer-reviewedJournalNature Climate Change2021#CCUSDOI
A proposed global layout of carbon capture and storage in line with a 2 °C climate target
Wei Y.M.
This paper proposes a global layout for carbon capture and storage (CCS) aligned with a 2°C climate target. It considers regional storage potentials and emission source distributions to design efficient transport and storage infrastructure,…
Peer-reviewed🇪🇺 EuropeConferenceIFAC Papersonline2024#HydrogenDOI
Impacts of EU Regulation on Green Hydrogen Production and Storage Capacity Design and Operation
Majanne Y.
This paper analyzes how EU regulations impact the design and operation of green hydrogen production and storage facilities. It examines how regulatory requirements shape capacity planning and operational strategies, bridging policy and indu…
Peer-reviewedJournalApplied Energy2020#HydrogenDOI
The value of hydrogen and carbon capture, storage and utilisation in decarbonising energy: Insights from integrated value chain optimisation
Quarton C.J.
This paper quantifies the economic value of hydrogen and CCUS in energy decarbonization using an integrated value chain optimization model. It provides insights into optimal technology mixes and investment decisions, offering implications f…
Peer-reviewedCNJournalEngineering2025#CCUSDOI
Early Opportunities for Onshore and Offshore CCUS Deployment in the Chinese Cement Industry
Fan J.L.
This paper evaluates early deployment opportunities for carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) in China's cement industry, comparing onshore and offshore storage options. It assesses technical and economic feasibility, providing in…