GX & Decarbonization Research

Yaqiang Li, Kai Wang, Yiheng Su +4

This paper proposes structural energy storage composites integrating carbon-based active substances with cement and wood, aiming for low-carbon footprint, cost-effectiveness, and scalability. By embedding energy storage into building struct…

Borja Peña Quintero, Maribel Arribas Tellería, Iñaki Pérez +3

This paper investigates enhancing low-temperature toughness in thick-section low-carbon steel via vanadium microalloying for offshore wind applications. Improved fracture toughness at low temperatures is critical for the reliability and lif…

Andréa Elisabete Gomes Esten Gomes, Thiago Luccas Correa dos Santos Gomes, Camila Pires Cremasco +2

This paper proposes an operational decision framework for evaluating energy–carbon trade-offs in hemp-derived biochar systems. It covers the entire production and utilization process, offering methods to optimize the balance between energy …

Ankita Singhvi, Mikhail Sirenko, Aristide Athanassiadis +1

This study surveys owner-occupiers in the cross-border Lémanic region of France and Switzerland to model renovation dynamics. It finds annualized renovation rates vary from 0.4-2.8% across household-dwelling groups, with organizational barr…

Mihaela Irma Vlădescu, Mihaela Georgiana Oprea

This study compares EU member states on green transition and demographic dynamics using economic, environmental, and labor indicators. Romania shows increasing renewables and low emissions but faces structural constraints. Cluster analysis …

Pınar Çomuk, Florina Oana Virlanuta, Teresa Paiva

Using panel data from six Central and Eastern European countries (2010-2024), this study finds that improvements in circular economy practices and increased renewable energy use are associated with lower carbon emissions. Recycling activiti…

Riffi, Somaya, Ghorbel, Elhem, Schmidt, Franziska +1

This review quantitatively synthesizes studies on natural fiber-reinforced compressed earth blocks (CEBs) using PRISMA and statistical analysis, linking fiber type and treatment to performance. LCA comparisons with cement and lime stabilize…

Seung Il Baik, Hana Kim

This study evaluates a wastewater reuse system (MBR+UF/RO) in Jeju using dynamic LCA and techno-economic assessment with hourly data. Nine scenarios combining renewable penetration (0-80%) and operational strategies (WWTP-coupled vs VRE-fol…

Castonguay, Adam, Lu, Yingying, Nolan, Martin +9

This study develops an updated GLOBIOM model for Australia, integrated with the GTEM economic model, to assess pathways to net zero by 2050. Results show agriculture and land-use sectors reach net zero by 2040, with the whole economy by 205…

Zandonella Callegher, Claudio, Zilio, Samuele, D'Alonzo, Valentina +1

This repository presents the results of WP2 Task 2.2 of the LIFE-funded PLANtoACT project, providing spatial building stock characterization and energy profiles for five pilot regions in the EU (Germany, France, Italy, Portugal, Romania). I…

Matukhno, Olena, Schäfer-Bung, Boris

This dataset provides harmonized economic, GHG emissions, and energy-transition indicators for the EU, Germany, Poland, Turkey, and Ukraine (1990-2024). It supports comparative analysis of GDP-GHG decoupling, energy and carbon intensity, re…

Dinçer, Ali Ersin

This empirical study analyzes how decarbonization can reduce carbon border costs (e.g., CBAM) for steel exporters in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). It provides replication data and offers policy and industrial implications.

Amir Azizpanah, Abdolreza Ahmadi, Morteza Taki

This study uses Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) to assess energy efficiency and GHG reduction potential in sugar beet production, analyzing trade-offs with profitability and offering insights for agricultural decarbonization.

Yuanxin Gao, Yongming Feng, Jinbo Qu +3

This paper compares ammonia engines with partial pre-cracking against natural gas engines with CCS for maritime decarbonization, using thermodynamic and techno-economic analysis. It evaluates well-to-wake GHG reduction and cost-effectivenes…

Ivan N. Zubkov, Yuri V. Korolev, Ekaterina A. Korsunova +4

This mini-review examines catalytic pyrolysis of polyolefin waste (PE, PP) as a chemical recycling route for a circular economy and decarbonization. It proposes an algorithm for selecting recycling routes based on waste composition and degr…

Li-Jun G.

This paper analyzes geological factors controlling coal bed methane (CBM) productivity in the Liulin area, China. CBM is a type of natural gas that can contribute to reducing methane emissions from coal mining and to energy supply. Understa…

Yu Y.

This paper empirically analyzes how rising solar penetration alters the marginal emission factor (MEF) in a nuclear-constrained power system. It finds structural changes in MEF's temporal variation and price response, offering insights for …

Spangardt G.

This paper reviews applications of stochastic optimization in the power industry. It addresses uncertainty in generation planning and grid operations, potentially aiding renewable integration and cost reduction. Specific findings are unclea…

Roslyakov P.V.

This paper assesses the potential for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from fuel combustion in boilers at thermal power plants and boiler houses. While specific methods and results are unavailable, it addresses a key aspect of energy trans…

Aghili Nategh N.

This paper assesses the sustainability of legume production systems by analyzing energy use, greenhouse gas emissions, and ecological footprint, and proposes optimization methods. It provides quantitative insights for decarbonizing the agri…