What was analysed
Zetola and colleagues mapped 1,096 Web of Science records from 2010–2024 using CiteSpace: 1,039 research articles and 57 reviews. The dataset was collected on 23 October 2024.
What the analysis shows
The paper maps research themes and connections in mining-waste construction research. It identifies work on concrete, cementitious materials and geopolymers. These are publication patterns, rather than measurements of a particular material’s performance.
Study limits
The authors identify single-database and English-language coverage biases. They state that resource constraints prevented a detailed manual review of abstracts and that citation measures do not necessarily indicate research quality.
Further research proposed
Priorities include long-term durability, environmental performance, scalable activation and consistent testing methods.
Original publication
DOI: 10.3390/su162310314