Research Trends and Performance Evolution of Sustainable Self-Compacting Concrete: A Systematic and Bibliometric Review
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Sustainable self-compacting concrete is an important material in the modern engineering construction sector due to its distinctive mechanical properties, ease of shaping, and significant contribution to reducing environmental impact. This paper provides a comprehensive systematic and bibliometric review of publications on this topic between 2010 and 2026. The systematic PRISMA-based approach was taken to define, filter, and examine the pertinent journal articles that are registered in Scopus. Bibliometric mapping techniques were used to gauge global research trends, publication development, dominant countries, and theme development. The results obtained indicate that the number of publications has increased considerably in the past 10 years, with the use of supplementary cementitious materials, recycled aggregates, and low-carbon binders as the main contributors. The most popular research topics are mechanical and durability performance, whereas the new research topics include rheology modification, fiber reinforcement, and life-cycle assessment. The review shows that there are crucial knowledge gaps concerning long-term sustainability, large-scale system application, and comprehensive sustainability assessment. The research has provided a knowledge map structure for research and practice, and has identified future research areas to improve high-performance sustainable self-compacting technologies.
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