Bibliometric analysis of research panorama on construction materials and sustainability

This research analyzed the literature indexed in the Scopus database between 1998 and 2024 to show the current state of research on construction materials and sustainability. The bibliometric analysis shows notable growth in the last decade, where established research coexists with emerging trends. Journals such as Construction and Building Materials maintain a high impact. Authors such as Huseien and Adesina, despite their recent careers, have achieved great influence, and works such as that of Behera (2014) continue to set a benchmark. India has become a leader in scientific production and networking, although countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, and China are key players in international coordination. Keyword networks and thematic maps reveal two parallel approaches that requires both materials innovation and process development: one focused on efficient resource, emissions, and life-cycle management, and a more technical approach focused on improving mechanical properties and developing innovative composites.