Article
Thermodynamics
Liya Cai, Ji Luo, Minghui Wang, Jianfeng Guo, Jinglin Duan, Jingtao Li, Shuo Li, Liting Liu, Dangpei Ren
Summary: This study explores pathways for achieving carbon emission peak and carbon neutrality, using the municipality of Bengbu as a case. It develops a low emission framework based on the Low Emissions Analysis Platform model, considering the local economy, population, renewable resources, as well as the transport and energy sectors. The results show that the industrial sector is the largest energy consumer and increasing the electrification rate and phasing out coal generation are crucial for CO2 emission reduction.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yan Li, Yueru Mei, Tao Zhang, Yuanbo Xie
Summary: This paper identifies the opportunities and challenges of carbon emission reduction in China's chemical industry and proposes several feasible paths for achieving carbon neutrality.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xi Yuan, Chi-Wei Su, Muhammad Umar, Xuefeng Shao, Oana-Ramona Lobont
Summary: This article investigates the role of renewable energy (RE) in reducing greenhouse gas emissions through a rolling-window Granger causality test. The study finds that the negative impact of RE on CO2 emissions indicates its increasing potential as a replacement for traditional energy sources. These results align with the energy-environment model, demonstrating the excellent performance of RE in achieving carbon neutrality.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Da Huang, Christian Doh Dinga, Yuan Tao, Zongguo Wen, Yihan Wang
Summary: This study reduces the complexity of energy conservation and emission reduction optimization in the iron and steel industry by building a constrained multi-objective optimization model and introducing dimensionality reduction technique. It points out that ECER policies should focus on cost, energy, CO2, and PM intensity control as the key objectives, and provides optimization suggestions.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Honglei Shi, Guiling Wang, Wei Zhang, Feng Ma, Wenjing Lin, Menglei Ji
Summary: This paper summarizes the current situation of geothermal resource endowment and industrial development in China, establishes a system dynamics model of geothermal industrialization, and predicts the potential of geothermal industrialization and carbon emission reduction in China. The study shows that the growth rate of geothermal heating and cooling areas will follow a trend of acceleration followed by deceleration in the next 40 years. The results indicate the significant potential of geothermal energy in achieving carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals in China.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chuanhui Wang, Zhihao Xia, Shengjie Fan, Weifeng Gong
Summary: This study uses panel data from 30 provinces and municipalities in China from 2006 to 2020 to evaluate the effect of the carbon emission trading policy on energy conservation and emission reduction in the thermal power industry. The results show that the policy can reduce carbon dioxide emissions, but has no impact on green total factor productivity. The reduction in emissions is achieved by reducing thermal power generation, influenced by the decision of the power planning department. The policy also does not result in carbon spillover effect, as pilot areas and neighboring provinces actively transition to new energy generation. The thermal power industry in China needs to accelerate energy conservation and emission reduction under ecological constraints.
POLISH JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Li-Li Sun, Hui-Juan Cui, Quan-Sheng Ge
Summary: This study predicts the emission trajectories at the provincial level in China and finds that most provinces can achieve peak emissions before 2030, but achieving carbon neutrality before 2060 is challenging. The provincial neutrality time is concentrated between 2058 and 2070.
ADVANCES IN CLIMATE CHANGE RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Economics
Qing-Hua Zeng, Ling-Yun He
Summary: This study constructs a synergistic reduction effect model of transportation tailpipe environmental negative externalities emissions based on the Kaya constant equation and the LMDI decomposition model, using inter-provincial panel data of China from 2005 to 2019. The study analyzes the synergistic impact and indirect drivers between air pollution and carbon emissions. The results show that the main drivers of the synergistic impact are energy efficiency and industrial structure. Significant synergistic emission reduction effects exist in eastern China, western China, medium-sized transportation markets, and less developed tourism regions. Furthermore, increasing environmental regulation can improve the synergistic reduction impact of air pollutants and carbon emissions from the transportation sector. This paper provides theoretical support for winning the battle of pollution prevention and control and achieving the dual carbon goal in the new era.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yan Yang, Lige Tong, Shaowu Yin, Yuxin Liu, Li Wang, Yinan Qiu, Yulong Ding
Summary: This paper reviews the status and challenges of hydrogen application paths in high carbon emission sectors, discussing the potential contribution and reduction in carbon emissions achievable by replacing primary energy and transitioning to a hydrogen economy. Key technologies for hydrogen production, storage, and carbon footprint in the industry chain are also discussed. The study emphasizes the importance of cost-effective blue hydrogen and the need to breakthrough in hydrogen storage technologies suitable for large-scale and low energy consumption.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaoyuan Qi, Ying Han
Summary: Climate change mitigation and adaptation are common global challenges, and accelerating carbon neutrality and green recovery is a major global issue. Market-oriented emission reduction policies are widely discussed, yet most current policies lack effective source reduction control. Energy quota trading (EQT) is an innovative approach to energy-saving and emission reduction, showing promising results in pilots. Its potential lies in achieving both total amount and intensity control in energy saving and emission reduction efforts, especially when considering regional characteristics. The policy has proven effective and could be replicated nationwide, providing a reference for government policy improvement towards carbon-neutral and low-carbon development goals.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Zheng Zhang, Guangwen Hu, Xianzhong Mu, Li Kong
Summary: This paper conducts a bibliometric analysis on the topic of carbon neutrality to reveal the research progress and evolution of research hotspots. The findings show that carbon neutrality research is abundant at both macro and micro levels. Low carbon development is the premise, and emission reduction and carbon sinks are the basis of carbon neutrality. The degree of research varies significantly among countries, with China having the highest number of publications. Carbon neutrality requires a comprehensive analysis of technology, economy, and society. Carbon taxes and carbon markets are important economic mechanisms, while research on negative carbon technologies and renewable energy is growing rapidly. Carbon market, negative carbon technology, circular economy, and green energy will be the focus of future research.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Jie Chen, Asim Biswas, Haohai Su, Jianjun Cao, Shuyan Hong, Hairu Wang, Xiaogang Dong
Summary: China's grasslands have the second-largest area in the world, making soil organic carbon storage (SOCS) crucial for carbon balance and climate change mitigation. This study quantified the dynamics of SOCD in Chinese grasslands from 1982 to 2020 and found that temperature, vegetation index, elevation, and wind speed were the key drivers of SOCD change. The results emphasized the need to strengthen soil carbon management in grasslands to achieve a positive climate impact.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Business, Finance
Jun Zhou, Zhichao Yin, Pengpeng Yue
Summary: This paper proposes a new measure of energy efficiency at household level and examines the impact of access to credit. The study calculates the energy and carbon intensity of relevant sectors, which have declined significantly from 2005 to 2019. Despite high inequality in energy use and carbon emissions among Chinese households, there is evidence of improved energy efficiency in the long run. The research also explores the relationship between financial markets and energy, finding that increased access to credit encourages households to improve energy efficiency but also leads to higher energy use and carbon emissions.
FINANCE RESEARCH LETTERS
(2023)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jun Liang, Jiawei Wu, Jun Guo, Huagen Li, Xianjun Zhou, Sheng Liang, Cheng-Wei Qiu, Guangming Tao
Summary: Photonic structures at the wavelength scale provide innovative energy solutions for various applications, reshaping the global energy landscape. Radiative cooling technology, based on structural and material design, offers opportunities for sustainable carbon neutrality as a zero-energy, eco-friendly cooling strategy. This review summarizes the fundamentals of radiative cooling technology, typical cooling materials, and their effects, discusses the research status and challenges, and outlines future application scenarios and development trends. Radiative cooling is expected to significantly contribute to global energy saving and emission reduction.
NATIONAL SCIENCE REVIEW
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Liya Cai, Jinglin Duan, Xijia Lu, Ji Luo, Bowen Yi, Ya Wang, Dong Jin, Yanghui Lu, Laiyi Qiu, Shen Chen, Hao Zhang, Liao Wang
Summary: Global climate change is of growing concern, and China has played an active and constructive role in combatting climate change. This paper explores pathways for a state-owned power generation enterprise to achieve carbon emissions peak and carbon neutrality, and proposes policy recommendations based on model simulations and scenario analysis.
COMPUTERS & INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Qiulei Guo, Songqi Pan, Feng Yang, Yue Yao, He Zheng
Summary: The study provides quantitative and visual qualitative analyses of shale oil occurrence using petrophysical and geochemical approaches. It found that soluble organic matter in oil-bearing shales is mainly controlled by clay minerals, and that solvent extraction can significantly enhance the pore volume and surface area of shales. Light and heavy hydrocarbons were found to reside in pores with different scales in the extracted soluble organic matter.
Article
Energy & Fuels
He Zheng, Feng Yang, Qiulei Guo, Songqi Pan, Shu Jiang, Huan Wang
Summary: The accurate evaluation of microscopic pore structure characteristics of shales is crucial for shale oil development. In this study, various methods were used to investigate the pore structure of silty shale samples from the Upper Triassic Yanchang formation in Ordos Basin. The results revealed the development of five typical pores and the range of pore sizes in the samples. The combination of different methods provided reasonably consistent results, aiding in the understanding of storage space and transport property of lacustrine shale oil.
JOURNAL OF PETROLEUM SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2022)
Review
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Yong Li, Songqi Pan, Shuzheng Ning, Longyi Shao, Zhenhua Jing, Zhuangsen Wang
Summary: Coal and its derivatives are crucial for stable energy supply and economic development in China. The study of coal measure metallogeny is important for promoting the transition of coal from fuel to raw materials and achieving high-quality development.
SCIENCE CHINA-EARTH SCIENCES
(2022)
Editorial Material
Energy & Fuels
Zhi Yang, Caineng Zou, Zhidong Gu, Fan Yang, Jiarui Li, Xiaoni Wang
Summary: The development of onshore deep and ultra-deep conventional and unconventional oil and gas has played a crucial role in increasing China's energy reserves and output in the past 30 years. Based on the geological conditions in the country, the study identifies paleo stratum and deep burial as the two basic characteristics of deep oil and gas. It suggests the need for strengthening theoretical research and core technology development in deep oil and gas, particularly through scientific exploration of myriameter deep wells, in order to boost the development of deep oil and gas fields in China.
ADVANCES IN GEO-ENERGY RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Caineng Zou, Zhen Qiu, Jiaqiang Zhang, Zhiyang Li, Hengye Wei, Bei Liu, Jianhua Zhao, Tian Yang, Shifa Zhu, Huifei Tao, Fengyuan Zhang, Yuman Wang, Qin Zhang, Wen Liu, Hanlin Liu, Ziqing Feng, Dan Liu, Jinliang Gao, Rong Liu, Yifan Li
Summary: The commercial exploitation of unconventional petroleum resources has significantly transformed the global energy structure. Sweet-spot intervals, consisting of deposits with high organic matter content or closely associated sandstones/carbonate rocks, are the most productive unconventional hydrocarbon resources. The formation of sweet-spot intervals is controlled by depositional and diagenetic settings influenced by global or regional geological events. Understanding the formation and distribution of sweet-spot intervals is crucial for unconventional petroleum systems.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Ming Yuan, Songqi Pan, Zhenhua Jing, Stefanie Poetz, Quan Shi, Yuanjia Han, Caineng Zou
Summary: Oil migration affects the reliability of molecular maturity parameters. Analysis of samples from a shaly sequence subjected to intrasource migration showed higher hydrocarbon maturity parameters in siltstones compared to shales. In contrast, non-hydrocarbons indicated lower maturity in siltstones due to smaller molecular cores, longer alkyl side chains, and higher enrichment of Ox species. These differences are attributed to petroleum migration, with hydrocarbons and non-hydrocarbons having different migration behaviors based on their properties.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF COAL GEOLOGY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Caineng Zou, Zhi Yang, Guoxin Li, Jianzhong Li, Xianyang Liu, Yong Tang, Tao Jiang, Yu Yang, Xuefeng Bai, Songqi Pan, Minghui Lu, Zhengdong Lei, Bo Cai
JOURNAL OF EARTH SCIENCE
(2022)
Editorial Material
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Caineng Zou, Youliang Feng, Zhi Yang, Wenqi Jiang, Songqi Pan, Tianshu Zhang, Xiaoni Wang, Jichang Zhu, Jiarui Li
JOURNAL OF EARTH SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Zhi Yang, Caineng Zou, Songtao Wu, Songqi Pan, Xiaoni Wang, Haitao Liu, Wenqi Jiang, Jiarui Li, Qiyan Li, Xiaobing Niu, Guohui Li, Zhenxing Tang, Xuguang Guo, Dong Huang, Qizhao Wei
Summary: The sweet sections in giant shale oil provinces in China are important areas that support the increase in reserves and production of continental shale oil. These regions have favorable geological conditions for oil and gas accumulation, and their evaluation is based on key parameters such as hydrocarbon generation and reservoir capacities. The development of geological sweet sections in these provinces has contributed to the rapid growth of the shale oil industry in China, providing an important supplement to domestic oil production.
JOURNAL OF EARTH SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Wei Wei, Xi Chen, Hong-Fei Ling, Fei Wu, Lin-Hui Dong, Songqi Pan, Zhenhua Jing, Fang Huang
Summary: Early animals underwent multiple-phase radiations and extinctions from the late Ediacaran to early Cambrian. Oxygen likely played a crucial role in these evolutionary events, although there is ongoing debate regarding marine redox evolution during this period. The emerging vanadium (V) isotope system provides a better understanding of short-term perturbations to global ocean redox conditions. This study analyzed V isotope compositions (851V) of organic-rich cherts and black shales from the Yangtze Block, South China, to reconstruct the temporal variation of open-ocean seawater 851V values.
EARTH AND PLANETARY SCIENCE LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Zhengfu Zhao, Xiongqi Pang, Caineng Zou, Alexander J. Dickson, Anirban Basu, Zhaojie Guo, Songqi Pan, Arne T. Nielsen, Niels H. Schovsbo, Zhenhua Jing, Tais W. Dahl
Summary: The SPICE event is a significant carbon cycle perturbation in the Cambrian period, accompanied by climate changes and mass extinction of shallow-shelf fauna. The exact timing, duration, and extent of changing redox conditions across the SPICE event, as well as its influences on biotic evolution, remain unclear.
EARTH AND PLANETARY SCIENCE LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Caineng Zou, Songtao Wu, Zhi Yang, Songqi Pan, Guofeng Wang, Xiaohua Jiang, Modi Guan, Cong Yu, Zhichao Yu, Yue Shen
Summary: Carbon dioxide storage and utilization has become an inevitable trend and choice for sustainable development due to global climate change and carbon neutrality. The carbon industry, which focuses on CO2 capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS/CCS), is emerging as a strategic industry under the goal of carbon neutrality. The development of a low-cost and energy-efficient carbon industry system based on CCUS/CCS is crucial for achieving carbon neutrality and clean energy utilization globally.
PETROLEUM EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Caineng Zou, Jianming Li, Xi Zhang, Xu Jin, Bo Xiong, Huidi Yu, Xiaodan Liu, Shanyu Wang, Yiheng Li, Lin Zhang, Sheng Miao, Dewen Zheng, Hongjun Zhou, Jiani Song, Songqi Pan
Summary: Under China's strategic goal of carbon peaking and carbon neutrality, hydrogen as a renewable, clean, and efficient secondary energy source, with abundant resources, diverse sources, high combustion calorific value, cleanliness, various forms of utilization, energy storage mediums, and good security, will become a realistic way to achieve deep decarbonization in energy, transportation, petrochemical, and other fields, and an important replacement energy source for building a modern clean energy system in China. Therefore, accelerating the development of hydrogen energy has become a global consensus.
NATURAL GAS INDUSTRY B
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Zou Caineng, Ma Feng, Pan Songqi, Lin Minjie, Zhang Guosheng, Xiong Bo, Wang Ying, Liang Yingbo, Yang Zhi
Summary: Energy is crucial for human development and societal progress. The co-evolution of energy sources and human civilization has had a significant impact on the Earth system and carbon cycle, leading to climate change. The transition to green energy and achieving carbon neutrality are inevitable trends. Building green energy communities is a fundamental measure to create a new energy system. China is speeding up its energy revolution to become a powerful energy nation.
PETROLEUM EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT
(2022)
