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Research trends on ash stabilization in the pavement during 2002-2021
Amir Mostafa Hatami1, Mohammad Reza Sabour1, Alireza Joshaghani2
1Department of Civil Engineering, K.N. Toosi University of Technology, Tehran, Iran.
Environmental Science and Pollution Research International
|August 2, 2022
Summary
Incineration ash stabilization in pavements is a growing research area, with a significant increase in publications. Key research trends include fly ash, geopolymer, and pervious concrete applications for sustainable construction.
Area of Science:
- Engineering, material science, and environmental science dominate research.
- Focus on sustainable construction materials and waste utilization.
Background:
- Incineration ash stabilization in pavement offers an eco-friendly disposal solution.
- Research in this field has seen substantial growth over two decades.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a bibliometric analysis of research on ash stabilization in pavement from 2002-2021.
- To map research trends, identify key contributors, and analyze global collaborations.
Main Methods:
- Bibliometric analysis of publications, citations, and keywords.
- Social network analysis (SNA) for trend mapping and collaboration assessment.
- Analysis of publication data by year, country, institution, journal, and author.
Main Results:
- Publication output increased over 14-fold between 2002 and 2021.
- USA, India, and China are leading countries; India shows high publication independence.
- Key author keywords include 'fly ash,' 'compressive strength,' 'durability,' and 'geopolymer.' Emerging terms include 'pervious concrete' and 'reclaimed asphalt pavement.'
Conclusions:
- Ash stabilization in pavements is a rapidly expanding research field with increasing global interest.
- Future research may focus on emerging keywords like pervious concrete and reclaimed asphalt pavement.
- Collaboration and knowledge sharing are crucial for advancing sustainable pavement technologies.
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