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-reviewedJournalClean Technologies and Environmental Policy2026#Carbon AccountingDOI
The role of supplementary cementitious materials in mitigating concrete's carbon emissions through life cycle assessment
Dawood S. A. Jubori, Nabilah Abu Bakar, A. Alias +3
This paper conducts a life cycle assessment (LCA) of concrete incorporating supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) such as fly ash and slag to quantify CO2 emission reductions. It demonstrates that replacing clinker with SCMs can reduc…
Peer-reviewed🇪🇺 EuropeJournalCivilEng2026#Carbon AccountingDOI
Life Cycle Assessment of Modular Steel Construction for Sustainable Social Housing in the UK
Deelaram Nangir, M. Gkantou, Ana Bras +5
Using primary data from a UK modular social housing development, this study quantifies the whole-life carbon footprint as 91.3 tCO2e over 50 years, with embodied carbon intensity (A1–A5) at 366 kgCO2e/m2, comparable to high-performing cross…
Peer-reviewedJournalThe International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment2026#Carbon AccountingDOI
End-of-life and beyond building life: carbon benefits of a novel Mass timber wood floor system, evaluating end-of-life strategies, recovery rates, and circular design implications
Muzan Williams Ijeoma, Sovanroth Ou, Amin Nabati +7
This paper evaluates the life-cycle carbon benefits of a novel mass timber floor system, focusing on end-of-life strategies such as deconstruction, recovery, and cascading use. It quantifies carbon reduction compared to conventional concret…
Peer-reviewedJournalCivilEng2026#Carbon AccountingDOI
A Pilot Study on Upcycling of Lithium-Ion Battery Waste in Greener Cementitious Construction Material
G. Chobe, Ishaan Davariya, Dheeraj Waghmare +4
This pilot study investigates incorporating lithium-ion battery waste into concrete, evaluating compressive strength and embodied carbon. Black mass incorporation reduced 28-day strength by 35%, while mixed metals reduced by 55%, but embodi…
Peer-reviewed🇺🇸 USAJournalEnvironmental Research: Infrastructure and Sustainability2026#Carbon AccountingDOI
Comparative life cycle assessment for two structural framing plan alternatives in a composite hybrid steel—cross laminated timber (CLT) building
Baiyu Chen, M. Eckelman, Michelle Laboy +2
This study compares two structural framing plans (Basic Hybrid and Stretch) for steel-CLT composite hybrid buildings via life cycle assessment. The Stretch design shows 83% greater carbon benefit when including biogenic carbon storage, but …
Peer-reviewedCNJournalScientific Reports2026#Carbon AccountingDOI
Comparative assessing prefabricated and conventional 3D morphology carbon emission intensity of economy chain hotel buildings in Hangzhou.
Dongyu Liu, Pengcheng Du, Qian Wu +5
This study compares carbon emission intensity between prefabricated and conventional construction methods for economy chain hotel buildings in Hangzhou, considering 3D morphology. It quantifies the emission reduction potential of prefabrica…
Peer-reviewedJournalPaperASIA2026#Carbon AccountingDOI
Optimising Carbon Emission Reduction in Prefabricated Buildings in Tropical Climates: Key Factors and Strategies
Zhijun Li, A. A. Abu Bakar
This study analyzes carbon emissions of prefabricated buildings in tropical climates using life cycle assessment. Material production and operation stages are the main emission sources, driven by high-carbon materials and air conditioning. …
Peer-reviewedJournalRevista Ingeniería e Innovación del Futuro2026#Carbon AccountingDOI
Comparison of carbon footprint between traditional concretes and concretes containing copper nanoparticle materials
Mohammadfarid Alvansazyazdi, Karen Intriago Bravo, Luis Stalin Cedeño Senges +1
This study conducts a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) comparing the carbon footprint of traditional concrete and concrete modified with copper nanoparticles. It quantifies GHG emissions from raw material extraction (including nanoparticle synth…
Peer-reviewedCNJournalBuildings2026#Carbon AccountingDOI
Application of Multi-Ribbed Composite Wall Structure in Rural Housing: Seismic, Carbon Emissions, and Cost Analyses
Yanhua Wu, Yue Wang, Haining Wang +5
This paper evaluates a multi-ribbed composite wall structure (MRCWS) for rural housing in China, using shake-table tests for seismic performance, life cycle assessment for carbon emissions, and cost analysis. Compared to traditional brick m…
Peer-reviewedJournalBuildings2026#Carbon AccountingDOI
Flow Analysis of Construction Materials and Environmental Transition Pathways to Decarbonize Residential Buildings
Tasnim Khalaili, A. Abu-Rayash
This study integrates BIM in Revit with EC3 to quantify GWP and resource use for a residential building across carbon-intensive, energy transition, and green material scenarios. Results show a 42% reduction in embodied carbon for the green …
Peer-reviewedJournalConstruction Innovation2026#Carbon AccountingDOI
Quantifying environmental performance of building flooring materials: sustainability assessment and carbon sequestration calculations
D. Paliwal, K. Choudhary, S. Kakoty +1
This study uses LCA to compare bamboo flooring with ceramic, marble, and Kota stone in India. Bamboo flooring showed the least environmental impact in most categories except surplus ore potential. The manufacturing phase and electricity con…
Peer-reviewedCNJournalScientific Reports2026#Carbon AccountingDOI
Valorization of coal gangue as a sustainable supplementary cementitious material for immersed tube tunnel construction: equivalent strength performance in LC3 systems
Haibin Li, Hua Liu, Lingchen Kong +5
This study investigates thermally activated coal gangue (CCG) as a low-cost substitute for commercial calcined clays in limestone calcined clay cement (LC3). With optimal mix design (CCG:limestone=2:1, 20% replacement), it achieves 28-day c…
Peer-reviewedJournalLow-carbon Materials and Green Construction2026#Carbon AccountingDOI
Quantifying carbon emissions from different urban slurry resource utilization pathways: a life cycle assessment approach
Cheng-En Song, Jingxun Kong, Lingling Wang +2
This study uses life cycle assessment (LCA) to quantify carbon emissions from different urban slurry resource utilization pathways. It compares multiple treatment and utilization methods to identify low-carbon options. The findings provide …
Peer-reviewed🌍 GlobalJournalJournal of Building Survey, Appraisal & Valuation2026#Carbon AccountingDOI
Applying whole life carbon assessment to renewable energy infrastructure : Lessons from Lancaster University’s Net Zero Energy Project
Anne Johnstone, G. Allison, Gemma Read
This paper presents a case study of applying whole life carbon assessment (WLCA) to Lancaster University's Solar Farm and associated Energy Centre/District Heat Network. It examines alignment with RICS guidance, challenges encountered, and …
Peer-reviewed🇺🇸 USAJournalBioresource Technology2026#Carbon AccountingDOI
Operational and embodied emissions in life cycle analysis of Biopolymers in Northeastern United States buildings.
Seyedehniloufar Mousavi, Tristan Brown, Robert W. Malmsheimer +2
This study performs a life cycle assessment of bioplastics (PLA, PEF, PP) as carbon-storing building materials for New York State. Bioplastic assemblies reduce operational energy demand by 5-10% and net life cycle emissions by 110-210 kg CO…
Peer-reviewed🌍 GlobalJournalUrban Science2026#Carbon AccountingDOI
From Factory to Community: Integrated Design to Upcycle Waste Construction Materials from Modular Building Factories for Community Gardens in West Yorkshire
Yun Gao, Nwakaego C. Onyenokporo, Manas Murthy +1
This paper proposes integrated design to upcycle waste from modular building factories into a community garden pavilion. Whole-life carbon assessment of three scenarios shows up to 81% reduction compared to using new materials, demonstratin…
Peer-reviewedJournalScientific Reports2026#Carbon AccountingDOI
Energy and carbon estimation in construction and maintenance of pavements using conventional and alternative materials: a comparative analysis.
B. Pradeep, N. Lavanya, M. R. Archana +2
This study compares energy consumption and carbon emissions from conventional and alternative materials in pavement construction and maintenance. Using life cycle assessment, it highlights the importance of material selection for reducing e…
Peer-reviewedJournalINTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IN ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT2026#Carbon AccountingDOI
Integrated Structural Performance and Carbon Footprint Assessment of Reinforced Concrete Incorporating Supplementary Cementitious Material with Multiple Cement Sources
Dr. R. Manju, Srinithi P, Dr. V. Selvan
This study integrates structural performance, durability, and carbon footprint assessment of reinforced concrete with supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) like Metakaolin, Alccofine, and Biocement. Results show Alccofine improves str…
Peer-reviewedJournalReviews on Advanced Materials Science2026#Carbon AccountingDOI
EcoMarble: macro-performance and carbon footprint optimization of concrete using cement-substituted Al-Kharj marble dust
S. Almuaythir, A. Ahmed
This study investigates cement substitution with marble dust (5-30%) in concrete. Optimal 15% replacement improves compressive strength by 5.4% and reduces carbon emissions by 34% (285 vs 430 kg CO2-eq/m3) while cutting cement cost by 30%. …
Peer-reviewedJournalBIO Web of Conferences2026#Carbon AccountingDOI
A Life Cycle Framework Model for Quantifying the Carbon Footprint of Green Buildings Based on the Indonesian Building Code, Case Study: Engineering Tower, Sriwijaya University, Palembang
Mochammad Sulton Sahara, A. Saggaff, Mahmood M. D. Tahir +1
Presents an LCA-based framework for quantifying carbon footprint of green buildings aligned with Indonesian building codes. Applied to an 8-story university building, total 50-year carbon is 15,302 tCO₂e (1,510 kgCO₂e/m²). Operational energ…
