The intersection of blockchain technology and circular economy (CE) practices holds significant potential for enhancing sustainability, transparency, and efficiency. This study conducts a comprehensive bibliometric analysis to explore the current research landscape in this domain. Key findings indicate a rapid growth in publications, highlighting a burgeoning interest in leveraging blockchain for CE initiatives. The analysis identifies critical approaches such as enhancing supply chain transparency, improving resource management, and facilitating product lifecycle tracking. However, the integration of blockchain into CE practices presents challenges, including technical complexities, scalability issues, and regulatory hurdles. Addressing these challenges requires interdisciplinary and cross‐sectoral collaboration, as well as continuous research and innovation. Future research should focus on the integration of emerging technologies with blockchain, longitudinal studies on long‐term impacts, socio‐economic implications, and the development of regulatory frameworks. This study contributes to the existing body of knowledge by providing unique insights and outlining potential research directions at the intersection of blockchain and CE.

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区块链和循环经济动态演变的趋势：文献综述和文献计量分析


区块链技术和循环经济 （CE） 实践的交叉点在提高可持续性、透明度和效率方面具有巨大潜力。本研究进行了全面的文献计量分析，以探索该领域的当前研究前景。主要研究结果表明，出版物数量快速增长，凸显了人们对利用区块链进行 CE 计划的兴趣日益浓厚。该分析确定了关键方法，例如提高供应链透明度、改善资源管理和促进产品生命周期跟踪。然而，将区块链集成到 CE 实践中会带来挑战，包括技术复杂性、可扩展性问题和监管障碍。应对这些挑战需要跨学科和跨部门合作，以及持续的研究和创新。未来的研究应侧重于新兴技术与区块链的整合、长期影响、社会经济影响的纵向研究以及监管框架的发展。本研究通过提供独特的见解并概述区块链和 CE 交叉领域的潜在研究方向，为现有的知识体系做出了贡献。