| Title |
The role of blockchain technology in the transition toward the circular economy: Findings from a systematic literature review |
| ID_Doc |
3572 |
| Authors |
Rejeb, A; Appolloni, A; Rejeb, K; Treiblmaier, H; Iranmanesh, M; Keogh, JG |
| Title |
The role of blockchain technology in the transition toward the circular economy: Findings from a systematic literature review |
| Year |
2023 |
| Published |
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| DOI |
10.1016/j.rcradv.2022.200126 |
| Abstract |
The circular economy (CE) has emerged as a paradigm to protect the environment and the well-being of future generations. In parallel, Blockchain technology (BC) has emerged as a critical enabler for accelerating the transition toward a CE. In order to understand and summarize prior research on the role of BC in the CE, we conducted a systematic literature review (SLR) of 70 seminal articles published before July 2022. Six main themes emerged: a) CE approaches and practices, b) BC and the integration of the Internet of Things (IoT), c) sustainable supply chain management, d) BC and the CE in the COVID-19 era, e) sector-specific BC applications, and f) barriers to BC adoption in the CE. Furthermore, we develop a comprehensive framework that integrates stakeholders, strategies and practices, industrial sectors and a BC-enabled CE. |
| Author Keywords |
Blockchain technology; Circular economy; Sustainability; Supply chain managemen; Transparency |
| Index Keywords |
Index Keywords |
| Document Type |
Other |
| Open Access |
Open Access |
| Source |
Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI) |
| EID |
WOS:001126036100001 |
| WoS Category |
Environmental Sciences |
| Research Area |
Environmental Sciences & Ecology |
| PDF |
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rcradv.2022.200126
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