GX & Decarbonization Research

Qi Gao, Sandra E. Kentish, Kathryn A. Mumford +1

This paper explores maximizing electrochemical CO2 reduction to achieve closed-loop reactive capture. It aims to improve carbon cycling through efficient conversion and reuse of CO2, potentially contributing to decarbonization technologies.

Sahar Foorginezhad, Elena Wikberg, Fredrik Weiland +1

This study evaluates deep eutectic solvent (DES)-based slurries for CO2 capture under industrial conditions, including high pressure and gas mixtures. Tests with real flue gas from biomass combustion at an industrial site showed stable perf…

Gaurav Kattel, Samir Shrestha, Jiwoo Shin +2

This paper assesses the net abatement performance of U.S. carbon capture deployment by accounting for supply chain emissions using an environmentally extended input-output (EEIO) analysis. It reveals the hidden indirect emissions that may o…

Yuling Wang, Lintao Li, Lanying Lu +5

This paper reports a green synthesis method for carbon foams with hierarchical porosity, demonstrating room-temperature CO2 capture and regeneration. It advances materials science for CCUS, potentially improving efficiency, though practical…

Kian Hoong Chai, Loong Kong Leong, Thomas Chung-Kuang Yang +4

This study proposes a mild activation strategy to improve the slow sorption kinetics of MgO-based CO2 sorbents for post-combustion capture from low-CO2 flue gas. Activation at 240°C for 0.5 h doubled the peak sorption rate and increased CO2…

Feng Wang, Yang Sun, Pengyue Wang +5

This paper predicts the carbon reduction capacity of coal-fired power plants when used as discharging units for medium-/low-temperature Carnot batteries, using an exergy-based approach. It quantitatively evaluates the decarbonization potent…

Jinpeng Dai, Fanghui Lu, Riccardo Maddalena +2

This study uses CPO-XGBoost machine learning to predict compressive strength of limestone calcined clay cement (LC3) and optimize low-carbon mix designs. LC3 reduces CO2 emissions in cement production, contributing to construction decarboni…

Yutong Yan, Xiaoran Niu, Zijun Wang +2

This study investigates the microstructure of coal-derived carbon from different coal ranks, evaluating their potential as low-cost anode materials for sodium-ion batteries. By clarifying how coal type affects carbon structure and electroch…

Zeqi Zhang, Yingjie Li, Danhui Lai +2

This paper proposes a low-carbon operational decision-making method for computing-energy parks using large language models (LLMs) and multi-agent collaboration. A dynamic carbon emission factor (DCEF) captures time-varying carbon signals, a…

Shaik Kabeer Ahmed, Manisha R. Chikane, Suguna B Rao +4

This study evaluates alkali-activated metakaolin (MK) as a low-carbon binder alternative to ordinary Portland cement (OPC) in compressed earth blocks (CEBs). The 10% MK mix achieved optimal strength (3.83 MPa), excellent fire resistance, an…

Wei Pei, Chao Zhang, Tong Wang +4

China's petrochemical industry emits 470 Mt CO2 (about 4% of national total), yet lacks explicit policy targets for the 2030 carbon peak. This study systematically analyzes three technical routes—source reduction, process optimization, and …

Fang Wang, Meini Lin, Jiping Jiang +6

This paper revisits rule-based external carbon dosing in wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) to enable low-cost digital transformation for decarbonization. It targets full-scale implementation, improving energy efficiency and reducing carbo…

Feng Lu, Xiqiao Lin, Ming Cheng

This review systematically organizes research trends on zero-carbon industrial parks, comparing international LCA-based carbon accounting with China's policy frameworks such as NEA Document No. 910. It synthesizes construction pathways inte…

M.Y. Fattah, A. A. Al-Dossary, A. M. Awed +3

This paper examines low-carbon stabilization of granular pavement bases, combining mechanical performance and life cycle assessment (LCA). It suggests that alternative low-carbon materials can reduce environmental impact compared to convent…

Hongguan Wang, Wenke Jia, Jiahui Niu +3

This paper proposes a strategy for low-temperature, carbon-negative recycling of spent lithium-ion batteries using oxygen vacancy-mediated CO reduction. It aims to reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions in recycling, contributing to ci…

Tianyu Wang, Junhong Yang, Yansong Li +5

This review comprehensively examines biomass pellet fuels from laboratory mechanisms to semi-industrial production and industrial applications, assessing their role in low-carbon energy transition. It highlights factors affecting pellet qua…

Shuanglin Song, Shuangqi Song, Jian Guo

This paper uses evolutionary game theory to analyze how administrative regulations and market-based policies (e.g., carbon pricing) affect corporate low-carbon transformation. It theoretically demonstrates the impact of policy combinations …

Yu Xia, Xu Chen, Xiaojun Wang

This paper models how a retailer's strategic altruism can boost supplier carbon reduction efforts and its own profit in a low-carbon supply chain. It identifies optimal altruism levels, contract design, and timing, showing win-win outcomes …

Fuchun Yang, Chen Luo, Jinbo Du

Using panel data from 30 Chinese provinces (2011-2021), this study examines the impact of the digital economy (DE) on agricultural carbon emissions (ACE) via fixed-effects, SYS-GMM, and Spatial Durbin models. DE significantly reduces local …

Tong Qian, Yang Liu, Yunlin Huang +2

This review examines how AI enables electricity–computing synergy to address data center energy demands and renewable energy variability. It highlights deep learning for renewable forecasting and deep reinforcement learning for flexible wor…