GX & Decarbonization Research

Jin Wang, L. Yin, Haibin He

This paper proposes an intelligent framework for material selection in wooden buildings to optimize energy management and reduce CO2 footprint. Through a case study, it evaluates the environmental impact of material choices, offering insigh…

R. Subhashini, Dr. V. Venkatachalam

This paper reviews research on eco-friendly bricks made from waste materials as a sustainable construction solution. It highlights the environmental benefits of using recycled resources to reduce carbon footprint and resource depletion. The…

Yu-Chia Chang, Shupeng Xiao, Zhi Zhou +3

This review examines the use of Yellow River silt and sand in construction materials, highlighting their roles as fine aggregates and in subgrade fills. Performance is governed by physical packing and chemical reactivity, with optimal sand …

Ignacio Faúndez, Yimmy Fernando Silva, Arturo Reyes-Román +2

This study evaluates copper slag as both a supplementary cementitious material and artificial fine aggregate in mortar. Long-term compressive strength improved by up to 26%, and product-stage embodied carbon decreased by ~14% including tran…

Marcelo Olivera-Villarroel, Lucero García-Franco, Alejandro Rodea-Chavez +3

This study examines stakeholder perceptions of timber construction in Mexico using mixed methods. Findings show partial adoption, with trust depending on education, technical performance, and certification. The authors call for life-cycle a…

Minhajul Islam Aman, Md. Uzzal Hossain, P. Crovella +1

This study evaluates commonly used building LCA tools in North America against 17 indicators to assess their potential for circular economy (CE) integration. GREET LCA and One Click LCA show the greatest promise but need extended system bou…

Ya-ling Yi, Youssef Haddi, Haoyu Huang

This study integrates BIM and LCA to evaluate the end-of-life reuse and recycling potential of timber structures. Accounting for material losses at connections, it quantifies net recoverable timber and finds structural reuse yields the grea…

Simon Baradziej, Sheng Xu

This paper analyzes how the LA–Long Beach–Shanghai green shipping corridor sustains cooperation despite US-China tensions, introducing concepts of institutional insulation and negotiated gradualism. It finds early milestones in shore power …

Olamide Efosa-Austin, Olajuwon Ifalade, C. Asuquo +2

Aqua Intel™ is a digital optimization layer for produced water treatment in Nigeria's oil and gas sector, using linear programming to dynamically allocate water across treatment, reuse, and disposal pathways. A pilot simulation on a 25,000 …

M. Royo, V. Chulvi, L. Ruiz-Pastor +1

This study examines the impact of the QuChaNe methodology on generating product concepts with high upgradability and adaptability, aiming to extend product lifespan. Comparing concepts from 28 designers with and without the method, it finds…

Kalyani Singh, Vaibhavi Shahane, Mrunalini Khandare

This study quantitatively analyzes the impact of blockchain-enabled green finance on corporate sustainability and performance using panel data from Indian firms across sectors. Integrating stakeholder, institutional, and TOE frameworks, it …

Awaliyah Alifi, Wahyu Dwi Agung

This qualitative study examines barriers to sustainable finance in Indonesian Islamic banking, focusing on Bank Syariah Indonesia. It identifies three key obstacles: traditional credit frameworks prioritizing short-term profit, a regulatory…

Xirong Gao, Shiwei Wei

This study empirically examines whether supply chain finance (SCF) promotes corporate green innovation using data from Chinese A-share listed firms. Using patent data and text analysis, it finds a positive impact of SCF on green innovation,…

A. E. Olatunde, S. O. Olowoyobiojo

This study assesses hydrogen production feasibility in Nigeria, comparing production routes via techno-economic criteria. Blue hydrogen with CCS is identified as the most cost-effective short-to-medium term pathway, while green hydrogen is …

Kseniya Lahoika, Yulia V. Fursa, Yaroslav Boreiko +1

This paper analyzes GHG emissions in Belarus's industrial sector, highlighting process emissions from cement, ammonia, methanol, and carbon black production. In 2024, cement production alone emitted over 2.4 million tons of CO2. The study r…

K. O. Gbadamosi, E. O. Achioya, O. T. Ogunkayode

This study evaluates the techno-economic feasibility of converting captured CO2 from a refinery's flue gas into methanol to reduce CCUS costs. Using Aspen Hysys and economic analysis, it estimates CAPEX of $54.06M, OPEX of $111M, annual pro…

Cheng Zhou, Wenyuan Huang, B. Lagrain +2

This review critically analyzes the role of catalysis in amine-based post-combustion CO2 capture, highlighting current challenges and future research directions. CCUS is a cornerstone for carbon neutrality, and catalyst development is key t…

Sofia Polymeni, M. Fotopoulou, Georgios Spanos +8

This paper proposes a framework integrating hydrogen demand forecasting and production scheduling for public transport. Using seasonal forecasting and optimization, it predicts daily demand with <3% error and optimizes green hydrogen from P…

Abba Lawan Bukar, Mahmoud Kassas

This paper proposes an energy management strategy for a multi-electrolyzer green hydrogen production system. It aims to optimize overall system efficiency and reduce costs of renewable-based hydrogen production. Specific methods and results…

Rodrigo Barra Novoa

This qualitative case study analyzes Chile's National Green Hydrogen Strategy (2020), finding a robust governance framework and rapid investment growth, but persistent challenges in cost competitiveness, technology dependency, infrastructur…