Uncovering Research Trends: A Textual Analysis of AI Applications in Circular Economy under an Industry 5.0 Paradigm

Morteza Alaeddini (), Sabrine Mallek () and Sarah Hönigsberg ()
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Morteza Alaeddini: AUT - Amirkabir University of Technology, UGA - Université Grenoble Alpes, CERAG - Centre d'études et de recherches appliquées à la gestion - UGA - Université Grenoble Alpes, ICN Business School, CEREFIGE - Centre Européen de Recherche en Economie Financière et Gestion des Entreprises - UL - Université de Lorraine
Sabrine Mallek: ICN Business School, CEREFIGE - Centre Européen de Recherche en Economie Financière et Gestion des Entreprises - UL - Université de Lorraine
Sarah Hönigsberg: ICN Business School, CEREFIGE - Centre Européen de Recherche en Economie Financière et Gestion des Entreprises - UL - Université de Lorraine

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Abstract: Despite the recognized potential of AI in promoting CE within I5.0, there is a notable gap in the literature regarding a comprehensive analysis of current research trends and thematic developments at this intersection (Payer et al., 2024). Existing studies often focus on isolated applications of AI in CE or discuss I4.0/5.0 principles without delving into the synergistic effects of their integration. This fragmentation underscores the need for a holistic examination to identify dominant themes, emerging topics, and critical gaps in the research landscape (e.g., Tutore et al. ( 2024)).To address this gap, our study investigates the following research questions: a) What are the dominant research themes at the intersection of AI, CE, and I5.0? b) What emerging topics are gaining traction in this multidisciplinary field? c) What critical gaps exist in the current literature, and how can future research address them?The convergence of artificial intelligence (AI), the circular economy (CE), and Industry 5.0 (I5.0) represents a pivotal shift toward sustainable and human-centric industrial practices. AI's capabilities in data analytics and predictive modeling are instrumental in optimizing resource utilization, minimizing waste, and enhancing supply chain resilience, thereby advancing CE objectives (Akinode and Oloruntoba, 2020). Within the I5.0 framework, which emphasizes humancentricity, sustainability, and resilience (Leng et al., 2022), AI facilitates the integration of intelligent systems with human creativity, fostering innovative solutions to complex environmental challenges (Platon et al., 2024).Employing advanced text mining and natural language processing techniques, we analyze the titles, keywords, and abstracts of 422 scholarly articles indexed in the Web of Science (WoS) database. Our findings reveal key applications of AI that enhance CE practices within the I5.0 paradigm, including supply chain resilience, waste management, and sustainable manufacturing. Notably, the analysis highlights the growing importance of Industry 4.0 and big data analytics as research hotspots, as well as the integration of AI-driven technologies into CE innovations.

Keywords: Resilient systems ({morteza.alaeddini; Sustainable innovation; Circular supply chains; Digital transformation; Bibliometric analysis; Bibliometric analysis Digital transformation Circular supply chains Sustainable innovation Resilient systems ({morteza.alaeddini (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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Published in IFAC-PapersOnLine, 2025, 59 (10), pp.214 - 219. ⟨10.1016/j.ifacol.2025.09.038⟩

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DOI: 10.1016/j.ifacol.2025.09.038

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