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Construction and Demolition Waste Management Research: A Science Mapping Analysis
Nehal Elshaboury1, Abobakr Al-Sakkaf2,3, Eslam Mohammed Abdelkader4
1Construction and Project Management Research Institute, Housing and Building National Research Centre, Giza 12311, Egypt.
Summary
Construction and demolition waste management is a growing global concern. This study maps research trends, highlighting key topics like resource recovery and waste recycling, to guide future studies.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Waste Management
- Bibliometrics
Background:
- Construction and demolition (C&D) waste presents significant economic, social, and environmental challenges globally.
- Effective waste management strategies are crucial for sustainable development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically examine the scientific literature on C&D waste management.
- To identify key research trends, influential publications, and active contributors using bibliometric and scientometric analysis.
- To pinpoint research gaps and propose future research directions.
Main Methods:
- A science mapping approach was utilized.
- Bibliometric and scientometric analyses were performed on 895 publications from the Scopus database (2001-2021).
- Qualitative analysis was conducted to identify research gaps.
Main Results:
- A significant increase in publications from 2006 to 2020-2021 was observed.
- Research originated from 80 countries and was published in 213 journals.
- Top keywords include review, urbanization, resource recovery, waste recycling, and environmental assessment.
- Emerging research topics encompass estimation, quantification, environmental impacts, and new technologies.
Conclusions:
- The field of C&D waste management research is rapidly expanding.
- Key areas for future research include comprehensive analysis, environmental impact assessment, and innovative management strategies.
- This study provides a valuable reference for researchers and practitioners navigating the evolving landscape of waste management.
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