Knowledge Mapping and Research Trends of Sustainable Supply Chain in the Petrochemical Industry: A Bibliometric Analysis

This study aims to map the knowledge structure and elucidate the research trends related to the “sustainable supply chain” in the petrochemical industry. To this end, a total of ۹۰۶ documents indexed in the Scopus database from ۲۰۰۰ to ۲۰۲۵ were collected and subjected to bibliometric analysis using VOSviewer and Biblioshiny tools. The results indicate that the scientific output in this field has experienced significant growth since ۲۰۱۰ and reached a maturity stage after ۲۰۱۹. Collaboration network analysis highlights the prominent role of the United States, the United Kingdom, and China in shaping the literature of this domain, alongside the gradually increasing contributions of countries such as Iran, Malaysia, and Brazil. Co-occurrence analysis of keywords reveals several established thematic clusters and interdisciplinary linkages among engineering, management, and environmental studies. By providing a comprehensive overview of the intellectual, conceptual, and social structure of the field, the findings of this study can serve as a foundation for guiding future research and supporting practical decision-making aimed at enhancing sustainability in the petrochemical supply chain.

کلیدواژه ها:

sustainable supplier ، Petrochemical industry ، Bibliometric analysis ، VOSviewer ، Biblioshiny