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The Application of Blockchain Technology for Sustainability Innovation: A Bibliometric Analysis and Mapping Study

Ylenia Cavacece, Tiziana Russo-Spena, Cristina Mele

The adoption of new technologies for sustainability innovation is a theme of current interest in the scientific literature. In particular, the role of blockchain technology is gaining significant attention. Despite its recent introduction, a large number of publications have been produced on the topic. The aim of this paper is to provide a quantitative review of contributions on blockchain for sustainability innovation. The method of bibliometric study including performance and keyword co-occurrence analyses was used. The results show the performance of articles, authors, journals and countries in terms of productivity and citations, and a mapping of the intellectual structure of the research field. This work provides scholars with a comprehensive view of publications on blockchain technology and sustainability, facilitating the understanding of how to contribute to the advancement of research on this topic. For practitioners, this work provides an overview of the most important and current research findings from which to gain insights into techniques and strategies that best suit the implementation of blockchain in their organisations for sustainable goals.

IN: Proceedings IFKAD 2022 – Knowledge Drivers for Resilience and Transformation
PP: 2158-2174