Sustainable Energy and Semiconductors: A Bibliometric Investigation

Ye-Zhi Liu, Wen-Min Lu, Phung Phi Tran () and Thanh Anh Khoa Pham
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Ye-Zhi Liu: School of Economics and Management, Minjiang University, Fuzhou 350108, China
Wen-Min Lu: Department of International Business Administration, Chinese Culture University, Taipei 11114, China
Phung Phi Tran: Faculty of Sport Science, Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh City 729000, Vietnam
Thanh Anh Khoa Pham: Faculty of Sport Science, Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh City 729000, Vietnam

Sustainability, 2024, vol. 16, issue 15, 1-19

Abstract: This study investigates the link between semiconductors and sustainability, focusing on their role in advancing energy sustainability from 1999 to 2023. Key research trends, collaboration patterns, and the evolving role of semiconductors in addressing energy sustainability challenges are identified. Semiconductor research significantly contributes to the United Nations’ sustainability goals, particularly in improving energy efficiency and promoting clean energy. The analysis reveals the predominance of primary research articles, highlighting the field’s interdisciplinary nature with major contributions from engineering and physics. Network visualization illustrates extensive global collaboration among institutions, with key players like the Chinese Academy of Sciences, MIT, and Stanford University. Clustering analysis identifies critical themes in semiconductor research, including manufacturing improvements, advanced materials, and sensing technologies. This study underscores the necessity for interdisciplinary and global collaboration to address sustainability challenges, paving the way for future innovations and sustainable practices in the semiconductor industry.

Keywords: semiconductor sustainability; energy efficiency; collaboration networks; environmental impact; industry–academia partnerships (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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