Technology Transfer in the Context of Sustainable Development—A Bibliometric Analysis of Publications in the Field

Abstract

Technology transfer (TT) is a complex process that considers various components and variables. The mechanisms underlying innovation and TT have led to the development of applications in a context of sustainable development, framing an expanding area of research in terms of bibliometric quantity, quality, and structural indicators in recent years. Although there is considerable academic interest in TT in the context of sustainable development, there has not been a recent analysis of the literature in the field to assess its relevance in terms of scientific impact, citations, and other information prior to the literature search/publication process. Therefore, the present paper conducts a bibliometric analysis using VOSviewer to assess research performance and to perform a scientific mapping of the most relevant literature in the field included in the Web of Science (W.o.S.) database. Furthermore, 39,958 manuscripts published between 1976 and 2022 have been systematically assessed in terms of influential indicators, citations, and publication trends. Major contributors in the field include the United States, China, and England, while the most prolific journals include Sustainability, Environmental Science & Technology, and Applied Energy. This study contributes to the scientific literature by providing a significant theoretical reference for the potential application of TT in the context of sustainable development through statistical analysis and interpretation of the bibliometric data obtained.

Development of an Algorithm for Textile Waste Arrangement

“…Moreover, the transfer of technology may enable creators to improve their design procedures, increase their efficiency, and concentrate on visual aesthetics, as opposed to being limited by compatibility checks and constraints. In addition, it supports sustainable manufacturing practices, assists the circular economy, and addresses the industry's critical textile waste challenge [27,28].…”

Resource utilization in the sub-sectors of the textile industry: opportunities for sustainability

“…Implementing the reduction practices mentioned above, as well as establishing smart dyehouses (computer-controlled or artificial intelligence supported), can significantly reduce chemical consumptions. Increasing such technology transfer practices as much as possible in order to keep up with the needs of the age in the sector will make significant contributions to sustainable textile production (Craiut et al 2022 ). On the other hand, it is necessary to better analyze the relationship between water and chemicals in sub-sectors.…”

Application of Life Cycle Assessment to Analysis of Fibre Composite Manufacturing Technologies in Shipyards Industry

“…The main limitation of our study, which does not take into account the longtime life span of ships built from composite materials, could be overcome by expanding the boundaries of the LCA analysis to include the usage phase, but in this case, the accuracy of calculations would be significantly reduced due to a large number of assumptions applied. To ensure accurate assessment of the entire life cycle of the product, technology transfer data, especially through its triple helix, should be taken into account to provide insights into the adoption and adaptation of manufacturing processes across different contexts [57,58]. It is recommended that approaches used in an LCA analysis should directly depend on stages of the market and technical maturity of analysed technology [59].…”