Bibliometric analysis on magnesium oxide as a binder in civil construction

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🔬研究者:Provides a snapshot of research trends and gaps in MgO-based binders, useful for identifying collaboration opportunities and underexplored areas.

🏛政策担当者:May inform policies promoting low-carbon construction materials by highlighting the growing research interest and key players in MgO cement.

Portland cement production requires substantial natural resources and energy and generates significant greenhouse gas emissions. As a more sustainable alternative, magnesium cement – comprising magnesium oxide (MgO) and silicon dioxide (SiO₂) – has gained attention due to its comparable properties to traditional Portland cement and its potential to significantly reduce carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions. This study conducts a bibliometric analysis using data retrieved from the Web of Science digital platform. The analysis focuses on the scientific production from the 2020–2024 quinquennium in indexed journals classified in the A tier of the Qualis/CAPES system, specifically addressing the theme of magnesium oxide as a binder in civil construction. The sample data provided by the digital platform revealed the following trends during the quinquennium: (a) a decline in scientific production, expected to recover in the post-pandemic period; (b) the journal Construction and Building Materials accounted for the highest number of publications (43.75%); (c) the Journal of Hazardous Materials had the highest Journal Citation Reports (JCR) impact factor of 12.2 and is classified as A1; (d) China exhibited a significant disparity in publications, contributing 47.15%; and (e) the scientific interest in this topic underscores its potential as an open avenue for future research.

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