Mapping Research Knowledge on Rice Husk Ash Application in Concrete: A Scientometric Review

Materials (Basel). 2022 May 10;15(10):3431. doi: 10.3390/ma15103431.

Abstract

This study aimed to carry out a scientometric review of rice husk ash (RHA) concrete to assess the various aspects of the literature. Conventional review studies have limitations in terms of their capacity to connect disparate portions of the literature in a comprehensive and accurate manner. Science mapping, co-occurrence, and co-citation are a few of the most difficult phases of advanced research. The sources with the most articles, co-occurrences of keywords, the most prolific authors in terms of publications and citations, and areas actively involved in RHA concrete research are identified during the analysis. The Scopus database was used to extract bibliometric data for 917 publications that were then analyzed using the VOSviewer (version: 1.6.17) application. This study will benefit academics in establishing joint ventures and sharing innovative ideas and strategies because of the statistical and graphical representation of contributing authors and countries.

Keywords: concrete; eco-friendly construction material; rice husk ash; scientometric analysis; supplementary cementitious material; waste management.

Publication types

  • Review