Recently introduced f(mathcal {G},T) theory is generalized by adding dependence on the arbitrary scalar field phi and its kinetic term (nabla phi )^2, to explore non-minimal interactions between geometry, scalar and matter fields in context of the Gauss–Bonnet theories. The field equations for the resulting fleft( mathcal {G},phi ,(nabla phi )^2,Tright) theory are obtained and show that particles follow non-geodesic trajectories in a perfect fluid surrounding. The energy conditions in the Friedmann–Lemaître–Robertson–Walker (FLRW) spacetime are discussed for the generic function fleft( mathcal {G},phi ,(nabla phi )^2,Tright) . As an application of the introduced extensions, using the reconstruction techniques we obtain functions that satisfy common cosmological models, along with the equations describing energy conditions for the reconstructed fleft( mathcal {G},phi ,(nabla phi )^2,Tright) gravity. The detailed discussion of the energy conditions for the de Sitter and power-law spacetimes is provided in terms of the fixed kinetic term i.e. in the fleft( mathcal {G},phi ,Tright) case. Moreover, in order to check viability of the reconstructed models, we discuss the energy conditions in the specific cases, namely the f(R,phi ,(nabla phi )^2) and f=gamma (phi ,X)mathcal {G}+mu T^{1/2} approaches. We show, that for the appropriate choice of parameters and constants, the energy conditions can be satisfied for the discussed scenarios.
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