Fecha de publicación: 09/10/2024 Fuente: Journal of Applied Research in Technology & Engineering (JARTE) Abstract
Carbon neutrality has become global major strategic objective in addressing climate change, garnering substantial attention from industries and academia. Individual carbon neutrality is a significant facet of this field, with related research yielding notable achievements and applications. However, due to the broad scope, diverse topics, and varying focuses and methods within this field, a comprehensive review and bibliometrix analysis are necessary. This study aims to identify hotspots in different periods, reveal the relationship between research hotspots and disciplinary evolution, and understand the frontiers and development trends. Using CiteSpace and the bibliometrix R-package, this study systematically reviewed the publications, collaboration patterns, research hotspots, and historical evolution of individual carbon neutrality based on 7127 papers published between 2007 and 2022. The results indicated that individual carbon neutrality research has progressed from the stages of enlightenment and conceptual expansion, to policy intervention and exploration of market mechanism, and is now in the stage of integrated solutions and social transformation. Current research hotspots include the impact of low-carbon behavior on driving energy transitions and the social equity of carbon reduction policies, with the ultimate goal of promoting the transition to low-carbon society. This paper contributes to understanding the dynamic processes of related research over the past 16 years, explores developmental stages in the broader discipline, and elucidates the frontiers and evolutionary trends.