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A LOOK INTO CIRCULAR ECONOMY RESEARCH: EXPLORING THE BIO AND TECHNO CYCLES AND THE NEED FOR DUAL CIRCULARITY

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 July 2021

Julija Metic ,
Tim C. McAloone  and
Daniela C. A. Pigosso
Julija Metic*
Affiliation:
Technical University of Denmark
Tim C. McAloone
Affiliation:
Technical University of Denmark
Daniela C. A. Pigosso
Affiliation:
Technical University of Denmark
*
Metic, Julija, Technical University of Denmark, Mechanical Engineering, Denmark, jumet@mek.dtu.dk

Abstract

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This study undertakes a systematic analysis of literature within Circular Economy (CE) in an industrial perspective, with a focus on understanding the consideration of the biological and technological cycles, as well as dual circularity. The paper articulates the key research differences, gaps and trends on the basis of publication evolution, key subject areas, influential journals and keywords co-occurrence mapping. The analysis shows the increasing publication trend with dominance of technological cycle and a wide variety of subject areas incorporated in CE biological, technological and dual cycles. Due to the multidisciplinary and transversal nature of CE, as well as its diverse interpretation and applications, an expansion and consolidation of the subject areas and journals are expected in the years to come. Analysis of co-occurrence on the authors' keywords underlined a limited focus of a business perspective research within the biological cycle, heterogeneous and proactive technological cycle but fragmented research on dual circularity. Further analysis of synergies and limitations is necessary to enhance business effectiveness towards enhanced sustainability.

Keywords

Circular economySustainabilityInnovationBusiness models and considerationsMulti- / Cross- / Trans-disciplinary processes
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Proceedings of the Design Society , Volume 1: ICED21 , August 2021 , pp. 121 - 130
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