GX & Decarbonization Research

Shenchi Li, Hao Wang, Ronglong Li +4

This paper presents the rational synthesis of porous N-doped carbon derived from ZIF-11 and its structure evolution mechanism for efficient CO2 capture. The material exhibits high CO2 adsorption capacity and selectivity.

Nick Schäuble, Bastian Greisner, Daniela Tenfelde +2

This paper proposes a directly coupled forward-reverse osmosis system using ammonium bicarbonate for integrated digestate treatment and carbon capture, potentially improving energy efficiency by combining waste treatment and CO2 recovery.

A.O. Araoyinbo, B.A. Ogunkola, O.N. Olasehinde +1

This review systematically compares carbon capture and storage (CCS) techniques including pre-combustion, post-combustion, oxyfuel combustion, direct air capture (DAC), BECCS, and mineral carbonation. It evaluates each method's advantages, …

Arshad Ali

This paper explores the potential of coastal carbon capture (blue carbon) as a climate change mitigation strategy, discussing its effectiveness and challenges.

Tobias Haas, Alina Brad, Etienne Schneider +2

This paper analyzes the political economy behind the renaissance of carbon capture and storage (CCS) in Germany, focusing on the conflict between conditional and technology-open approaches. It identifies coalitional, discursive, and institu…

Na Sun, Nan Li, S Zhang +4

This study proposes a multi-objective optimization framework for sustainable design of plate-fin heat exchangers. It uses a chaos-enhanced elk herd optimizer to balance low-carbon and fouling maintenance considerations.

Jin Pan, Kun Feng, Huawei Wang +6

This study investigates the influence of superabsorbent polymers on the properties of alkali-activated slag ultra-low-carbon concrete (AAS-ULCC) for shield tunnel segment production. It aims to improve concrete performance while reducing ca…

Lu Fan, Chunyuan Luo, Sabbie A. Miller +1

This paper develops a framework linking clay resource quality, processing strategies, and concrete strength demand to optimize deployment of limestone calcined clay cement (LC3). Using 79 concrete mixture datasets and Monte Carlo simulation…

Amin Namvar, Javad Salehi

This paper proposes a bi-level low-carbon optimization model for integrated electricity-gas-heat networks incorporating EV-based power-to-gas (P2G) systems. The model aims to reduce carbon emissions while improving energy efficiency.

Shi Zheng, Min Xu, Ziyu Fu +5

This study applies safety-constrained deep reinforcement learning to optimize the coordinated operation of green data centers, integrating renewables, grid, batteries, cooling, and computing loads. It formulates the problem as a constrained…

Riccardo Maddalena, Mehdi Chougan

This dataset provides raw data from a study using unprocessed UK lithium mining waste as a supplementary cementitious material for low-carbon concrete. It includes data on strength, heat of hydration, resistivity, porosity, and water absorp…

Shafirah Samsuri, Wan Nur Aisyah Wan Osman, Usman Bello +2

This paper evaluates the scale-dependent sustainability of solvent-aided crystallization for biodiesel purification, contributing to the development of low-carbon biofuel systems.

Rodrigo Sávio Pessoa

This review compares plasma-activated water (PAW)—produced by non-thermal plasma fixing atmospheric nitrogen into water—with conventional nitrogen fertilizers. It evaluates energy use, carbon intensity, and nitrogen-use efficiency, concludi…

Mingyang Yang, Chenming Fan, Xia Gao +4

This paper develops a catalyst with low-platinum intermetallics supported on hierarchical porous carbon for efficient oxygen reduction reaction in fuel cells. It demonstrates high activity and durability with reduced platinum loading, poten…

Peter Tait, J. Owen Saunders, Jane Mullaney +2

Using a discrete choice experiment in New Zealand, this study examines consumer preferences for climate-adaptive bananas with low-carbon attributes. Latent class analysis reveals that 38% of consumers are willing to pay a premium for organi…

Biswajit Mishra, Shaik Mahaboob Basha, Srinivas Dwarapudi +1

This critical review examines raw material constraints and technological innovations in iron ore pelletization, outlining pathways toward low-carbon steelmaking. It highlights alternative processes and hydrogen-based reduction as key decarb…

Jianzhuang Xiao, XJ Huang, Z L Chen +4

This paper analyzes key challenges and solutions for low-carbon concrete in the Pinglu Canal megaproject. It identifies engineering characteristics that increase emissions, proposes a multi-level framework integrating structural safety with…

Jiaojiao Han, Yan Zhong, Xiaoyun Zhao +2

Under China's carbon peaking and neutrality goals, this study evaluates environmental accounting disclosure quality of 30 listed steel companies (2019-2023) using AHP and content analysis. Annual reports dominate, but standalone environment…

Abdullah Ginanjar, Agus Salim Mansyur, Erlan Aditya Ardiansyah

This study investigates the representation of carbon neutrality in Apple's YouTube advertisement using Peirce's semiotics, Leech's persuasive language framework, and Kress and van Leeuwen's multimodal analysis. Findings show that symbolic s…

Masakazu Ota, Kentaro Takagi, Naishen Liang +2

This paper explores sustainable management of Japan's cedar forests to contribute to national carbon neutrality goals. It focuses on the role of forests as carbon sinks, analyzing how management practices like thinning and regeneration affe…