Comprehensive Bibliometric Review on the Sustainability and Environmental Impact of Fiber-Reinforced Polymers
2024
Maria Tănase | Alin Diniță | Daniela Roxana Popovici | Alexandra Ileana Portoacă | Cătălina Călin | Elena-Emilia Sirbu
Fiber-reinforced polymers (FRPs) are increasingly recognized in sustainable materials research due to their potential environmental advantages. This study presents a focused bibliometric review of the sustainability research on FRPs. An initial search of the Web of Science (WOS) database identified 803 documents, which were refined to 749 relevant articles, reviews, and proceedings. A co-authorship analysis highlights the significant contributions of the USA and India, with European countries forming regional collaborations. The research output has steadily increased since 2011, peaking in 2022 and 2023. The multidisciplinary nature of the research spans materials science, engineering, and environmental sciences, with journals such as *Polymers*, *Sustainability*, and the *Journal of Cleaner Production* emphasizing sustainability themes. This analysis covers key aspects such as keyword co-occurrence, overlay visualizations, co-authorship networks, and the distribution of publications by year, research area, and journal. The findings underscore the evolving research landscape of sustainable FRPs and highlight the ongoing need for life cycle assessments and interdisciplinary collaboration.
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