Analyzing the Evolution of Sustainable Product Development Studies: A Bibliometric Review of Eco-friendly Innovation and Market Adoption

ABSTRACT


INTRODUCTION
In recent decades, the global community has witnessed an increasing urgency to address environmental concerns and strive for sustainability across various sectors [1], [2].As industries grapple with the imperative to minimize their ecological footprint, sustainable product development emerges as a pivotal strategy in achieving environmental goals while meeting consumer demands [3], [4], [5].This research endeavors to delve into the evolution of sustainable product development studies, focusing on the bibliometric analysis of eco-friendly innovation and market adoption.
The escalating environmental degradation and the pressing need for sustainable solutions have prompted both academia and industry to intensify their efforts towards eco-friendly practices [6], [7].Sustainable product development, characterized by the integration of environmental considerations into the product lifecycle, represents a fundamental approach in this endeavor [8], [9].Over the years, numerous studies have explored various facets of sustainable product development, encompassing innovation, design, manufacturing, marketing, and consumer behavior [10].However, despite the proliferation of research in this domain, a comprehensive understanding of its evolution, trends, and key contributors remains elusive.
Amidst the burgeoning interest in sustainable product development, the landscape of research in this field is characterized by its breadth and diversity.Consequently, there exists a need to systematically analyze the literature to identify prominent themes, emerging trends, and gaps in knowledge.Moreover, understanding the trajectory of research in eco-friendly innovation and market adoption is crucial for informing future endeavors and policy interventions.Thus, the primary research problem addressed in this study revolves around deciphering the evolution of sustainable product development studies and elucidating the factors influencing ecofriendly innovation and market adoption.This paper aims to:

LITERATURE REVIEW
Sustainable product development studies have evolved over time to incorporate various aspects of sustainability.The process of product development now includes considerations for materials, manufacturing processes, and the product life cycle [11].There is a growing focus on the circular economy, with an emphasis on remanufacturing, recyclability, and end-oflife design [12].Accessibility and inclusivity have also become important factors in product development, particularly in the tourism industry [13].The development of sustainable products involves collaboration among stakeholders and the integration of sustainable tourism principles [14].Mathematical models are being used to determine the cost of designing sustainable products, enabling early cost estimation [15].Corporate sustainability has shifted from being an altruistic option to a source of revenue, leading to transformations in strategy and practices.Overall, sustainable product development studies have expanded to encompass environmental conservation, social sustainability, and economic sustainability.

METHODS
This study employs a bibliometric approach to systematically analyze the literature on sustainable product development, with a specific focus on eco-friendly innovation and market adoption.The data collection process involves retrieving scholarly publications from reputable databases such as Web of Science, Scopus, and Google Scholar, using a comprehensive set of keywords and search queries tailored to the research domain.The inclusion criteria encompass peer-reviewed articles, conference proceedings, and book chapters published between a specified timeframe (1992-2024), ensuring a representative sample of relevant literature.Following the data collection phase, bibliometric analysis techniques, including citation analysis, co-citation analysis, and bibliographic coupling, will be utilized to identify key themes, research clusters, and influential authors within the dataset.Additionally, temporal analysis techniques will be employed to examine the evolution of research trends over time.The findings of this study will be interpreted and discussed in the context of existing literature, providing insights into the trajectory of sustainable product development research and its implications for eco-friendly innovation and market adoption.1 presents key bibliometric metrics derived from the analysis of scholarly publications in the field of sustainable product development from 1992 to 2024.The dataset comprises 980 papers with a total of 93,449 citations, resulting in an average of approximately 95.36 citations per paper.The analysis reveals a remarkable rate of citation accumulation, averaging 2,920.28citations per year.The prolificacy of authors in this field is evident, with an average of 450.36 papers per author and an astonishing 43,675.92citations per author.The collaborative nature of research is reflected in an authorship ratio of 2.80 authors per paper.Notably, the h-index, a measure of both productivity and citation impact, stands at 152, indicating a substantial influence of the publications in the dataset.The g-index, a variant of the h-index, is calculated at 276, further emphasizing the impact of the research output.Additionally, the table provides insights into the citation distribution, indicating the number of papers with citations exceeding various thresholds (1, 2, 5, 10, and 20), with the majority of papers surpassing each threshold.Overall, these metrics underscore the significance and impact of research in sustainable product development, highlighting its scholarly relevance and influence over the past three decades.This image is a visualization of a network analysis, representing the cooccurrence or correlation of various terms related to "green marketing," "consumer," "industry," and "product design."which is the central topic in this field.Here's a breakdown of the clusterization observed:

Research Data Metrics
1. Green Marketing Cluster: This is indicated by the large node labeled "green marketing" and includes related terms like "green marketing strategy," "marketing," "market," and "green marketing practice."It seems to be connected strongly to terms about consumer behavior and industry practices, suggesting a focus on marketing efforts within eco-friendly contexts.

Consumer
Cluster: It is represented with a purple color and includes terms like "consumer," "value," "purchase intention," "green purchase intention," and "empirical study."This suggests a focus on consumer behavior, values, and the factors that influence the intention to purchase green products.3. Industry Cluster: This cluster is represented by nodes such as "industry," "product design," "manufacturing," "supply chain," and "eco-friendly practice."It likely focuses on the application of green principles in industrial design, manufacturing processes, and the supply chain.4. Product Design Cluster: This cluster is closely related to the industry cluster but seems to specifically involve terms related to the design aspect of products, such as "product design," "ecofriendly material," "sustainable product design," "ecoinnovation," and "eco-friendly packaging."5. Hotel Sub-cluster: Within the green industry practices, there's a sub-cluster focused on the hotel industry, with terms like "green hotel," "eco-friendly hotel," "hotel," and "hospitality industry," which suggests a specific focus on green practices within hospitality.Several terms can be identified in this are such as green marketing, consumer, sustainable product design, green practice, and sustainable product development.

Developing
Trends (Green Areas): The green areas could indicate topics that have been steadily researched over the years, acting as ongoing areas of interest.This might include broader topics such as "industry," "product design," and "manufacturing," which are essential components of green marketing but also part of general industry practices.

Recent Trends (Yellow Areas):
The yellow areas represent the most recent trends in the research, closer to 2020.It appears that recent research might have focused on specific applications of green practices such as "circular economy," "ecofriendly packaging," and aspects specific to the "hotel" industry.There's also the presence of "ecoinnovation" in product design which could indicate a more recent emphasis on innovative practices in sustainability.

Table 1 .
Data Citation Metrics

Table 2 .
Top Cited Research