GX & Decarbonization Research

Lu Liu, Wei Han, Zepeng Han +1

This paper proposes a coal-fired power generation system using chemical looping CO2-for-N2 substitution. It captures CO2 with lower energy penalty compared to conventional CCS, replacing CO2 in flue gas with N2 to achieve near-zero carbon e…

E.L. Subtil, R.A. Ragio, A.F. Mohedano +4

This paper proposes a system combining microalgal membrane photobioreactors with chemically enhanced primary treatment for resource recovery and low-carbon operation of water resource recovery facilities. Chemical pretreatment improves phos…

Xinyu Geng, Kangyue Zhang, Jin Zhou +3

This study proposes a calcium-assisted route to enrich humic-carbon in biochar from manure-straw mixtures through mild hydrothermal pretreatment and low-temperature pyrolysis. The method may produce biochar with higher carbon content, contr…

Shruthi Yerraju, Sowmya Gampa, Vazida Mehtab +3

This study develops a plantwide model for thermally self-sustained biomass co-gasification and conducts a life cycle assessment (LCA). It demonstrates low-carbon syngas production with reduced greenhouse gas emissions. The model quantifies …

Jun Zhou, Xingyu Wang, Guangchuan Liang +6

This paper proposes a synergistic low-carbon control method integrating underground gas storage with pressure-to-power conversion under thermo-hydraulic coupling. It suggests potential carbon emission reduction through the combined effect o…

Panpan Chang, Chenfei Meng, Jirui Wang +2

This study reports a template-free method to prepare high-yield porous carbon nanosheets from low-cost sodium humate for supercapacitor electrodes, offering a novel synthesis route for energy storage materials.

Amani Alsheikh, Yassine El Mendili, Othman Omikrine Metalssi +3

This study develops low-carbon cement using metakaolin and limestone to replace over 65% of clinker. A ternary mixture with 35% clinker, 32% metakaolin, and 33% limestone achieved 59 MPa compressive strength at 28 days. Chemical indicators …

Mengdi Huang, X Wang, Zhiwen Peng +3

This paper proposes a low-carbon operation mode for an integrated power system combining wind, photovoltaic, thermal, hydro, and pumped storage hydropower. It aims to balance CO2 emission reduction and power supply reliability through optim…

Liangce He, Xianzhuo Meng, Zhigang Lu +1

This study proposes a refined model for on-site hydrogen refueling stations to achieve low-carbon coordinated operation with power distribution networks. The integrated management of hydrogen and electricity promotes renewable energy utiliz…

Jiahui Zhang, Chao Pan, Qiang Liu +6

This study develops a sustainable separation process for methanol/ethanol/water ternary azeotropes using ionic liquids, aiming to reduce CO2 emissions and energy consumption. Using COSMO-RS screening, quantum chemistry, and molecular dynami…

Ana Yanakieva, Yachko Ivanov

This critical review examines self-healing concrete's mechanical and durability implications, emphasizing its application in low-carbon systems like LC3-based binders, geopolymers, and 3D-printed materials. It argues that self-healing's eng…

Ariana Y. Ojeda P., Gourisankar Sandaka, Günter Beuchle +4

This paper proposes an optimal design approach for a low-carbon concrete production plant that accounts for variable material composition and electricity prices. The method aims to reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions while improving…

Mariam Dauda, Casper Gate, Laura Enam Anyomi

This paper critically reviews low-carbon materials, Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), and Buy Clean procurement policies in the U.S. manufacturing and construction sectors. It finds that alternative cements and recycled inputs offe…

Xiaofeng Zhang, Wei Ding, Yunxiao Bai +2

This paper reviews key technologies for green and low-carbon construction and operation of converter stations in high-altitude regions (e.g., Tibet) in response to China's dual carbon goals. It analyzes carbon emission sources across the li…

Liming Li, Tie Shi, Y Zhang +6

This paper proposes a low-carbon control strategy for DC interconnected microgrid clusters to reduce carbon emissions from distributed generators under carbon peak/neutrality goals. It designs two-layer control (microgrid and cluster level)…

A. M. Kuz’min

This review systematizes technologies for converting associated petroleum gas (APG) into methanol, focusing on small-scale plants using non-catalytic partial oxidation. Optimizing syngas composition increases methanol yield by 8-12%. An ene…

Yue Wang, Jiangling Hu

This study analyzes spatiotemporal patterns and driving factors of land-use carbon emissions in the Tarim Basin oasis urban agglomeration from 2000 to 2020. Emissions increased from 1.4455 million tons to 22.364 million tons, driven by cons…

Demet Ozturk, Nuh Erdoğan, Reza Vatankhah Barenji +1

Proposes a dynamic knowledge graph framework to assess hosting capacity for low-carbon technologies (solar PV, EVs) in low-voltage distribution networks, enabling efficient grid planning and operation.

Yu Li, Yi Han, Xiao-Yong Wang

The construction industry faces pressure to reduce resource consumption, energy demand, GHG emissions, and waste while meeting infrastructure needs. This paper reviews emerging technologies for sustainable building materials, covering resou…

Tiannan Ma, Gang Wu, Hao Luo +2

Develops a non-cooperative game optimization model for multi-virtual power plants (MVPPs) and load aggregators (LAs) incorporating hydrogen blending, multi-energy coupling (electricity, heat, gas, hydrogen), and a staged carbon trading mech…