GX & Decarbonization Research

Deepesh Bansal, Kai Yao, Zhanyong Yao +1

This review consolidates research on sustainable binders (SCMs and AABs) for deep soil mixing, highlighting comparable engineering performance to cement under optimized conditions. It critically assesses environmental aspects, including lea…

O. C. Anunobi, U. E. Okoh, M. C. Chukwuma +2

This case study of the Ubeta onshore gas field in Nigeria demonstrates that low-carbon design can coexist with economic viability. Simple processing cuts power demand to under 200 kW, while electric rigs, a 5 MW solar unit, and zero routine…

P. A. S. Kawmudhi, Salome O. Aina, Adeyemi Adesina +1

This paper explores bio-integrated cementitious systems for durable and low-carbon infrastructure, highlighting their potential to reduce carbon emissions in construction and contribute to sustainable building materials.

Oleg Chevtchenko, Elena Chevtchenko, O Shevchenko

This strategic masterplan proposes a closed-loop national energy system for the Netherlands, integrating seasonal storage, grid congestion, gas phase-out, energy sovereignty, and civil defense resilience. Surplus renewable electricity reduc…

Marc May, Daniel Milz, Sophie F. Armanini

This paper quantifies aero-propulsive interaction constraints for tandem tilt-wing aircraft during transition flight, showing that backward transition requires significant altitude gain, increasing energy demand. It proposes a multiphase st…

Trilla L, Arias P, Clemente A +2

This paper applies Model Predictive Control (MPC) to energy management in hybrid fuel cell and lithium-ion battery systems for renewable applications. The proposed method flexibly prioritizes fuel cell conservation or battery lifetime exten…

Bekishev A, Pirmatov N, Berdiyorov U +1

This paper proposes an Adaptive Hybrid Excitation Control (AHEC) strategy for longitudinal-transverse excited synchronous generators to enhance dynamic stability under renewable integration. The method integrates coordinated excitation cont…

González González JF, Nogales-Delgado S

This review systematically maps the technological evolution from biodiesel (FAME) to HVO and SAF for transport and aviation decarbonization. HVO improves fuel quality via hydrotreatment, while SAF extends to aviation via HEFA, FT, ATJ, and …

Kitchin, John R.

difflow is a Python framework for fully differentiable simulation of chemical processes using JAX. It provides exact gradients through unit operations, thermodynamics, flowsheet recycle convergence, and technoeconomic models, enabling gradi…

Ummatin, Kuntum Khoiro, Hidayatno, Akhmad, Setiawan, Andri +1

This dataset provides a system dynamics model and simulation outputs for refuse-derived fuel (RDF) adoption in Indonesia's cement industry. The model comprises six modules: population, MSW generation, RDF adoption, production, demand, and a…

Samuel A. Olaosebikan, Bosede T. Ojo, Wahab Grace +1

This paper proposes a just transition framework for Nigeria to balance energy poverty reduction and net-zero by 2060. It outlines three pillars: transitional gas with CCUS and methane abatement, sustained oil production for fiscal liquidity…

Alessandro Avenali, Daniele De Santis, Mirko Giagnorio +1

This paper analyzes public funding allocation for bus system decarbonization, accounting for technological uncertainty and depot infrastructure upgrades. It evaluates the costs and timing of adopting alternative technologies (e.g., EV, hydr…

Tayo Ajimoko, Rhetort Limited

Nigeria's upstream oil and gas sector faces inconsistent decarbonization implementation despite regulatory reforms under the PIA and NUPRC. This paper analyzes the limitations of compliance-based approaches and proposes a performance-based …

H. O. Suleiman, D. G. Ameh

This study demonstrates energy efficiency optimization as a viable near-term decarbonization pathway for integrated hydrocarbon operations. Through meta-analysis and engineering simulation, it shows 10-20% carbon intensity improvements acro…

L. Yu, Yunzhe Dai, Lina Peng +1

This study analyzes the relationship between urban expansion and carbon stock changes in 11 Chinese megacities using land use data from 2000-2020. Concentric ring analysis and spatial exploratory methods reveal declining expansion intensity…

Ali Sedighimanesh, Mohammad Sedighimanesh, Mohammad Sanagoo Motlagh +2

This paper proposes a digital twin-enabled simulation framework for multi-objective optimization of truck-drone routing, integrating risk awareness, low-carbon goals, and resilience. It aims to balance logistics efficiency with environmenta…

Naime Ahmadi, Sayan Das, Ahmad Reshad Delawary +7

This paper proposes a hybrid electrification approach for decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors like cement production, assessing technical and economic feasibility to achieve low-carbon manufacturing and significant emissions reductions.

Sylvester Senyo Horvey, Godfred A. Bokpin, Kwesi Obeng

Using data from 46 Sub-Saharan African countries (2000-2023) and GMM estimation, this study finds that IMF-supported reforms and institutional quality positively drive renewable energy transition. The impact of IMF reforms is contingent on …

Omar Masera, Victor Ruiz-García, Astrid Schilmann +2

About 2.2 billion rural people in the Global South cook with solid biomass, yet transition to clean fuels remains limited due to high costs, weak supply chains, and cultural preferences. This paper argues for integrated, user-centered strat…

Julius Oluwatosin Ajani, Grace Oluwabukola Kolapo, Monday Hendrick Nwonu +1

This study analyzes structural barriers to renewable energy deployment in Nigeria, highlighting gaps between policy ambition and implementation. Focusing on solar mini-grids and decentralized systems, it identifies fragmented institutional …