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Circular economy and fuzzy set theory: a bibliometric and systematic review based on Industry 4.0 technologies perspective

    Xunjie Gou Affiliation
    ; Xinru Xu Affiliation
    ; Zeshui Xu Affiliation
    ; Marinko Skare Affiliation

Abstract

The Circular Economy (CE) is receiving more attention, especially in Industry 4.0 (I4.0). In the face of several ambiguous and uncertain information, fuzzy techniques based on Fuzzy Set Theory (FST) are essential for developing CE strategies. This paper uses bibliometric methods to analyze the characteristics of the authors, nations/regions, institutions of the literature of FST and CE, and the collaborations relations between them, and then summarize the literature on fuzzy techniques in the CE and identify the specific role that FST can play in each stage of CE, its primary effects on the CE’s pre-preparation stage, design and production stage, and recycling and reuse stage. Meanwhile, the paper explores the advantages of I4.0 technologies for CE and analyzes the research on the role of fuzzy techniques based on FST for CE and I4.0 technologies. Last but not least, this paper is concluded by summarizing the knowledge gained from the bibliometric and content analyses of the literature and suggesting further research directions of investigation. This research will draw attention to FST’s contribution and encourage its advancement in CE and I4.0 technologies.

Keyword : circular economy, fuzzy set theory, Industry 4.0, I4.0 technology, Internet of Things

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Gou, X., Xu, X., Xu, Z., & Skare, M. (2024). Circular economy and fuzzy set theory: a bibliometric and systematic review based on Industry 4.0 technologies perspective. Technological and Economic Development of Economy, 30(2), 489–526. https://doi.org/10.3846/tede.2024.20286
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