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Sustainable brownfield redevelopment and planning: Bibliometric and visual analysis
Bohong Zheng1, Francis Masrabaye1
1School of Architecture and Art, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, Hunan, PR China.
Heliyon
|February 23, 2023
Summary
This bibliometric analysis reveals a growing research trend in sustainable brownfield redevelopment since 1990. The study highlights key contributors and publication patterns in environmental science, offering future research directions for integrating sustainable development into brownfield projects.
Area of Science:
- Environmental and Urban Sciences
- Sustainable Development
- Bibliometric Analysis
Background:
- Brownfield sites significantly impact human behavior and the environment, necessitating sustainable planning and redevelopment strategies.
- Understanding research trends in sustainable brownfield redevelopment is crucial for informing urban policies and financial investments.
- A bibliometric analysis of this specific research area was previously lacking, indicating a gap in the literature.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a bibliometric analysis of scientific publications on the sustainable redevelopment of brownfields.
- To identify research trends, key contributors, and publication patterns since 1990.
- To provide an overview of the literature and suggest future research directions for integrating sustainable development into brownfield projects.
Main Methods:
- Utilized Scopus database to retrieve 7197 scientific articles published since 1990 using keywords 'brownfield' or 'contaminated land'.
- Employed VOSviewer for social media analysis and data visualization.
- Applied Harzing's Publish or Perish software for bibliometric metrics and citation analysis.
Main Results:
- A significant increase in the growth rate of literature on sustainable brownfield redevelopment was observed, particularly between 2011 and 2020.
- Research involves a diverse group of 160 authors from 126 countries and 160 institutions, with China, the United States, and the United Kingdom as leading contributors.
- 'Chemosphere' published the most articles, and the field is predominantly situated within environmental sciences.
Conclusions:
- The study establishes a growing body of research on sustainable brownfield redevelopment, highlighting its importance in urban sustainability.
- Identified key global players and publication trends provide insights into the field's development.
- Future research should focus on integrating sustainable development principles more effectively into brownfield redevelopment initiatives.
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