Comparative Assessment of Scientific Structure in Biomass-based Hydrogen from a Cross-domain Perspective

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Despite their promise, both structures differ in terms of the biomass energy domain, which is at the entry point of the technology, and the hydrogen energy domain, which is at the exit point of the technology. In this study, we conducted structural and predictive analyses by cross domain bibliometric analysis to clarify the differences in the structures and perspectives of researchers in cross domains and to suggest ways to strengthen collaboration to promote innovation. Our study reveals that the hydrogen energy domain has a balanced discussion on realizing a hydrogen society using biomass-based hydrogen production technology, while the biomass energy domain has a strong interest in the process of processing biomass. We find that changing perspectives in any academic domain presents a different structure. This comparative analysis reveals the importance of synergistic progress through interdisciplinary efforts. By filling these gaps, our findings contribute to a roadmap for future research and policy development in renewable energy and highlight the importance of a unified approach to sustainable hydrogen production. Biomass-based hydrogen Scientific structure Multi perspective analysis Emerging prediction Full Text Additional Declarations No competing interests reported. Cite Share Download PDF Status: Published Journal Publication published 14 Oct, 2024 Read the published version in Energy Informatics → Version 1 posted Editorial decision: Revision requested 12 Aug, 2024 Reviews received at journal 11 Aug, 2024 Reviewers agreed at journal 11 Aug, 2024 Reviews received at journal 11 Aug, 2024 Reviewers agreed at journal 11 Aug, 2024 Reviewers invited by journal 19 Jun, 2024 Editor assigned by journal 18 Jun, 2024 Submission checks completed at journal 18 Jun, 2024 First submitted to journal 14 Jun, 2024 You are reading this latest preprint version Research Square lets you share your work early, gain feedback from the community, and start making changes to your manuscript prior to peer review in a journal. As a division of Research Square Company, we’re committed to making research communication faster, fairer, and more useful. We do this by developing innovative software and high quality services for the global research community. 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