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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
environmental science
Uncovering the dynamics in global carbon dioxide utilization research: a bibliometric analysis (1995–2019)
Environmental Science and Pollution Research, Volume 28, No. 11, Year 2021
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The anthropogenic emission of carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere is recognized as the main contributor to global climate change. To date, scientists have developed various strategies, including CO2 utilization technologies, to reduce global carbon emissions. This paper presents the global scientific landscape of the CO2 utilization research from 1995 to 2019 based on a bibliometric analysis of 1875 publications extracted from Web of Science. The findings indicate a major increase in the number of publications and citations received from 2015 to 2019, denoting a fast-emerging research trend. The dynamics of global CO2 utilization research is partly driven by China’s policies and research funding to promote low-carbon economic development. Applied Energy is recognized as a core journal in this research topic. The utilization of CO2 is a multidisciplinary topic that has progressed by multidimensional collaborations at the country and organizations levels, while the formation of co-authorship networks at the individual level is mostly influenced by the authors’ affiliations. Keyword co-occurrence analysis reveals a rapid evolution in the CO2 utilization strategies from chemical fixation in carbonates and epoxides to pilot-scale testing of power-to-gas technologies in Europe and the USA. The development of efficient power-to-fuel technologies and biological utilization routes (using microalgae and bacteria) will probably be the next research priorities in CO2 utilization research. © 2020, Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature.
Authors & Co-Authors
Wong, Syie Luing
Malaysia, Johor Bahru
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Nyakuma, Bemgba Bevan
Malaysia, Johor Bahru
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Nordin, Abu Hassan
Malaysia, Johor Bahru
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Lee, Chewtin
Malaysia, Johor Bahru
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Ngadi, Norzita
Malaysia, Johor Bahru
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Wong, Keng Yinn
Malaysia, Johor Bahru
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Oladokun, Olagoke
Malaysia, Johor Bahru
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Statistics
Citations: 25
Authors: 7
Affiliations: 1
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1007/s11356-020-11643-w
ISSN:
09441344
Research Areas
Environmental
Study Approach
Systematic review