Profile of developments in biomass-based bioenergy research: a 20-year perspective

Weishu Liu (), Mengdi Gu, Guangyuan Hu, Chao Li, Huchang Liao, Li Tang and Philip Shapira
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Weishu Liu: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Mengdi Gu: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Guangyuan Hu: Shanghai University of Finance and Economics
Chao Li: University of Manchester
Huchang Liao: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Li Tang: Shanghai University of Finance and Economics

Scientometrics, 2014, vol. 99, issue 2, No 16, 507-521

Abstract: Abstract In an era of energy crisis, biomass-based bioenergy research has attracted the attention of R&D managers and policy makers around the world. This study explores the structural and dynamic patterns of biomass-based bioenergy research. We measure the profile of biomass research on both macro scales (nations) and meso level (institutions) in an international context. We find that biomass publications are intensively distributed in developed regions and some emerging economies. The U.S. leads in this emerging field as evidenced by research quantity, impact, and international collaboration links. China is developing rapidly in this domain in terms of publication volume and collaborative links but suffers from low research visibility. The study also finds strong interactions are taking place both within macro-disciplines and between macro-disciplines. Research limitations are presented.

Keywords: Biomass-based bioenergy; Bibliometric analysis; Research profile; Information visualization (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2014
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