Publications

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Refereed Journal Papers


1. Liu, X., Bagchi, T., Sy, C.L., Gao, H.O. (2026). "A Blockchain-based Carbon Registry Platform for Credible Climate Action in Transportation." npj Climate Action, 5(1), 23. https://www.nature.com/articles/s44168-026-00342-w

2. Ruan, S., Liu, X., Gao, H.O. (2026). "Blockchain-based carbon informatics for multiple stakeholders using spatial-temporal analytics." Environmental Modelling & Software, 106861. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envsoft.2026.106861

3. Harish, A.R., Liu, X., Wang, X., Pan, S., Dai, H.-N., Li, M., Huang, G.Q. (2025). "Blockchain For Logistics 4.0: A Systematic Review and Prospects." Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review, 201, 104269. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tre.2025.104269

4. Harish, A.R., Liu, X., Li, M., Zhong, R.Y., Huang, G.Q. (2025). "The new supply chain information sharing renaissance through crypto valuation mechanism of digital assets." Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review, 195, 103962. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tre.2025.103962

5. Liu, X., Liang, W., Fu, Y., & Huang, G.Q. (2024). "Dual Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Index for Corporate Sustainability Assessment Using Blockchain Technology." Sustainability, 16(10), 4272. https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/16/10/4272

6. Liu, X., Jiang, Y., Wang, Z., Zhong, R.Y., Cheung, H.H., Huang, G.Q. (2023). "imseStudio: blockchain-enabled secure digital twin platform for service manufacturing." International Journal of Production Research, 61(12), 3984-4003. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00207543.2021.2003462

7. Harish, A.R., Liu, X., Li, M., Zhong, R.Y., Huang, G.Q. (2023). "Blockchain-enabled digital assets tokenization for cyber-physical traceability in E-commerce logistics financing." Computers in Industry, 150, 103956. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compind.2023.103956

8. Liu, X., Yang, Y., Jiang, Y., Fu, Y., Zhong, R.Y., Li, M., Huang, G.Q. (2023). "Data-driven ESG assessment for blockchain services: A comparative study in textiles and apparel industry." Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 190, 106837. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2022.106837

9. Liu, X., Barenji, A.V., Li, Z., Montreuil, B., & Huang, G.Q. (2021). "Blockchain-based smart tracking and tracing platform for drug supply chain." Computers & Industrial Engineering, 161, 107669. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cie.2021.107669

10. Liu, X., Wang, W., Guo, H., Vatankhah Barenji, A., Li, Z., Huang, G.Q. (2020). "Industrial blockchain based framework for product lifecycle management in industry 4.0." Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, 63, 101897. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rcim.2019.101897

Under Review


1. Liu, X., Bagchi, T., Harish, A.R., Sy, C.L., Gao, H.O. (2025). "Blockchain and Double Auction for Credible and Efficient Voluntary Carbon Market." Applied Energy. Under second review. http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.5531640

2. Liu, X., Pabolu, P., Jiang, Y., Fraser, T., Chen, R., Gao, H.O. (2025). "SMARAG: An AI-powered Carbon Reporting System using Self-decisive Multi-Agent Retrieval-Augmented Generation." Expert Systems with Applications. Under review. http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.5586584

3. Liu, X., Fu, Y., Zhang, M., Chen, W., Harish, A.R., Shan, T.B., Zhong, R.Y., Huang, G.Q. (2025). "BESG: A Blockchain 5.0-based ESG Reporting Platform using Generative Artificial Intelligence." Humanities and Social Sciences Communications. Minor revision, under second review.

In Preparation


Additional manuscripts are in preparation on topics including blockchain system, trustworthy AI models, cloud computing and optimization analytics for battery recycling supply chain and global climate innovation assessment.