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-reviewedJournalInternational Journal of Low Carbon Technologies2023#Energy EfficiencyDOI
The net-zero and sustainability potential of SCC development, production and flowability in concrete structures
Onyelowe K.C.
This work examines self-compacting concrete (SCC) — its development, production and flowability — for its net-zero and sustainability potential in concrete structures. It highlights how material and placement optimization can cut embodied c…
Peer-reviewedJournalSustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments2023#Energy EfficiencyDOI
PCM embedded square channel receiver for effective operation of Net Zero Emission/Energy PDC building heating system
Sathish T.
Proposes a phase-change-material (PCM) embedded square channel receiver to improve the operation of a parabolic-dish-concentrator (PDC) building heating system targeting Net Zero Energy/Emission buildings. PCM thermal storage aims to stabil…
Peer-reviewedJournalEnergies2026#Energy EfficiencyDOI
Multifunctional Cementitious Materials for Sensible and Latent Thermal Energy Storage: Advances, Challenges, and Future Perspective
B. Klemczak, J. Gołaszewski, M. Gołaszewska
This review assesses cement-based materials for thermal energy storage (TES) in buildings, covering heat transfer mechanisms, thermophysical properties, and TES technologies. It examines sensible storage in conventional cement and latent st…
Peer-reviewed🇨🇳 ChinaJournalConstruction and Building Materials2026#Energy EfficiencyDOI
Activation of coal gasification slag by alkali fusion for blended cement: phase reconstruction, hydration behavior, and mechanical performance
Ziyang Hu, Xiaowei Gu, Shenyu Wang +6
This study activates coal gasification slag (CGS) via NaOH-assisted alkali fusion and incorporates it into blended cement to examine phase reconstruction, Si/Al dissolution, hydration, and strength. Dissolved Si and Al peaked at SH-8 (42.81…
🌍 GlobalJournal2026#Energy EfficiencyDOI
Peer Review Report For: Digital transformation as a driver of operational sustainability in manufacturing: a systematic review (2015–2025) [version 2; peer review: 4 approved]
Luís Edgardo Cruz Salinas, Jessica Macalopú Rimachi, Chris Reyes
This systematic review (PRISMA 2020, 2015–2025, 50 studies) examines how IoT, AI, digital twins, and big data analytics affect operational sustainability in manufacturing. Combined adoption yields 20–35% energy reductions and 25–40% materia…
Peer-reviewed🇨🇳 ChinaJournalAdsorption2026#Energy EfficiencyDOI
Industrial VOCs adsorption under high humidity: a critical review of mechanistic insights, material strategies, and low-carbon regeneration pathways
Yilun Miao, Shuyang Wang
A critical review of industrial VOC adsorption under high humidity, covering adsorption mechanisms, material strategies, and low-carbon regeneration pathways. It synthesizes how moisture degrades capture performance and outlines design dire…
Peer-reviewedJournal2026#Energy EfficiencyDOI
Heat Pumps as a Key Driver of a Low-Carbon Future. Part 1. Historical Evolution and Development Prospects in Uzbekistan
Nilufar Avezova, G‘ulomjon Uzoqov, Akmal Kuchkarov +6
This review traces the evolution of heat pump technology as a key solution for energy-efficient, low-carbon heating, periodizing research and deployment into three phases. It summarizes advances including a more than twofold COP increase, l…
Peer-reviewed🌍 GlobalJournalInternational Journal of Environmental Sciences Development & Sustainability2026#Energy EfficiencyDOI
Challenges in the Integration of Bioclimatic Design Strategies (BDS) in Buildings in the Warm-humid Climate of South-East Nigeria: A Critical Review
Chidimma Berne Okoye
This systematic literature review examines barriers to integrating bioclimatic design strategies (BDS) in buildings in South-East Nigeria's warm-humid climate. It identifies ten major challenges spanning technical, economic, regulatory, and…
Peer-reviewed🇪🇺 EuropeJournalEconomics of Energy and Environmental Policy2026#Energy EfficiencyDOI
Understanding the dual path to household energy-conservation: appliance purchases and energy-saving behaviour in Spain
Amaia de Ayalaa, Alaitz Artabe
Using original survey data from 500 Spanish households on washing machine purchases, this paper analyses the determinants of both energy-efficient appliance adoption and daily energy-saving behaviours. Attitudes, risk/time preferences, habi…
🇯🇵→🌍 Japan-to-Global🇯🇵 JapanJournal2026#Energy EfficiencyDOI
Next-Generation Heat Pump Technology
Kiyoshi Saito
A comprehensive guide to heat pump technology by Kiyoshi Saito of Waseda University. It offers a solutions-driven roadmap for carbon-neutral, circular societies, covering technical, digital, and policy dimensions. Situated in Japan's advanc…
Peer-reviewedJournalEnergy and Buildings2015#Energy EfficiencyDOI
Sensitivity analysis of macro-parameters in the system design of net zero energy building
Sun Y.
This study performs a sensitivity analysis of macro-parameters in the system design of net zero energy buildings (ZEB). It quantifies how key design variables drive energy performance, helping prioritize design decisions for achieving zero-…
Peer-reviewedJournalInternational Journal of Low Carbon Technologies2023#Energy EfficiencyDOI
Comparative study on net-zero masonry walls made of clay and fly ash bricks and grouts/mortars/stuccos with the effect of super fine fly ash blended cement—low carbon cement
Kumar P.
A comparative study of net-zero masonry walls using clay and fly ash bricks with grouts, mortars and stuccos based on super fine fly ash blended low-carbon cement. It contributes material-design insight for decarbonizing construction materi…
Peer-reviewedJournalBuilding Simulation2013#Energy EfficiencyDOI
Achieving informed decision-making for net zero energy buildings design using building performance simulation tools
Attia S.
This paper addresses how building performance simulation tools can support informed decision-making in net zero energy building (ZEB) design. It focuses on evaluating energy-efficiency and renewable options at early design stages. Without a…
Peer-reviewedJournalEnvironmental Science Water Research and Technology2016#Energy EfficiencyDOI
Net-zero water management: Achieving energy-positive municipal water supply
Englehardt J.D.
This work examines how municipal water supply systems can become energy-positive, producing more energy than they consume. It links water infrastructure efficiency with renewable generation and resource recovery toward net-zero water manage…
Peer-reviewedJournalSustainability Switzerland2024#Energy EfficiencyDOI
A Review on Harnessing Renewable Energy Synergies for Achieving Urban Net-Zero Energy Buildings: Technologies, Performance Evaluation, Policies, Challenges, and Future Direction
Noh Y.
A review synthesizing technologies, performance evaluation methods, policies, and challenges for achieving urban net-zero energy buildings (ZEB) through renewable energy synergies. It compares integration approaches and metrics, and outline…
Peer-reviewedConferenceAIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition AIAA Scitech Forum 20252025#Energy EfficiencyDOI
Thermal Comfort Modelling in a Net - Zero Energy Management Platform: A Planar Mirror of Discomfort in a Building Envelope
Ogedengbe E.O.B.
This paper addresses thermal comfort modelling within a net-zero energy management platform, framing discomfort in a building envelope as a 'planar mirror'. It appears to link envelope thermal behaviour with occupant comfort assessment. The…
Peer-reviewedJournalSocietal Impacts2026#Energy EfficiencyDOI
Reducing waste and carbon footprint in essential oil production: Artificial intelligence–optimized solvent-free microwave extraction for sustainable food and pharmaceutical applications
Bancha Yingngam, Abhiruj Navabhatra, Chakkrapong Chaiburi
This study presents an AI-assisted optimization workflow coupling central composite design and response surface methodology with an artificial neural network surrogate to identify solvent-free microwave extraction conditions that maintain y…
Peer-reviewed🇪🇺 EuropeJournalZenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)2026#Energy EfficiencyDOI
Life Cycle Assessment of ZERAF: Quantifying Carbon Footprint and Life-Cycle Costs
Morteza Zarei, Miren Juaristi
This report presents a 50-year life-cycle assessment and costing of ZERAF, an adaptive opaque façade technology. In new-build and deep-retrofit scenarios it cuts heating demand by up to 88%, cooling by 50%, and operational carbon by 19%, wi…
Preprint🌍 GlobalZenodo2026#Energy EfficiencyDOI
A SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE APPROACH FOR NETZERO ENERGY SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN A TROPICAL CONTEXT: EVIDENCE FROM MINNA, NIGERIA
Benu, Ali Saifullah, Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology Minna, Prof. R.E Olagunju, DR. P.B Haruna, Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology Minna,
This study designs a Net Zero Energy secondary school in Minna, Nigeria, integrating passive design (natural ventilation, daylighting, insulation) with solar PV and rainwater harvesting. Simulations show that integrated sustainable strategi…
Peer-reviewedJournalEnergy Policy2006#Energy EfficiencyDOI
Optimal household refrigerator replacement policy for life cycle energy, greenhouse gas emissions, and cost
Kim H.C.
This study optimizes when households should replace refrigerators, weighing life-cycle energy use, GHG emissions, and cost. It quantifies the trade-off between keeping older units and upgrading to more efficient models. The framework inform…