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Front. Eng    2024, Vol. 11 Issue (3) : 481-500    https://doi.org/10.1007/s42524-024-0306-4
Technology and Innovation Management
Examining the nexus of blockchain technology and digital twins: Bibliometric evidence and research trends
Xiaozhi MA1, Wenbo DU2, Lingyue LI3, Jing LIU4, Hongping YUAN2()
1. School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
2. School of Management, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
3. Department of Basic Course, Guangzhou Maritime University, Guangzhou 510725, China
4. School of Business, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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Abstract

The integration of Blockchain Technology (BT) with Digital Twins (DTs) is becoming increasingly recognized as an effective strategy to enhance trust, interoperability, and data privacy in virtual spaces such as the metaverse. Although there is a significant body of research at the intersection of BT and DTs, a thorough review of the field has not yet been conducted. This study performs a systematic literature review on BT and DTs, using the CiteSpace analytic tool to evaluate the content and bibliometric information. The review covers 976 publications, identifying the significant effects of BT on DTs and the integration challenges. Key themes emerging from keyword analysis include augmented reality, smart cities, smart manufacturing, cybersecurity, lifecycle management, Ethereum, smart grids, additive manufacturing, blockchain technology, and digitalization. Based on this analysis, the study proposes a development framework for BT-enhanced DTs that includes supporting technologies and applications, main applications, advantages and functionalities, primary contexts of application, and overarching goals and principles. Additionally, an examination of bibliometric data reveals three developmental phases in cross-sectional research on BT and DTs: technology development, technology use, and technology deployment. These phases highlight the research field’s evolution and provide valuable direction for future studies on BT-enhanced DTs.
Keywords blockchain technology      digital twin      literature review      bibliometric analysis      research trend     
Corresponding Author(s): Hongping YUAN   
Just Accepted Date: 30 April 2024   Online First Date: 19 June 2024    Issue Date: 26 September 2024
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Xiaozhi MA,Wenbo DU,Lingyue LI, et al. Examining the nexus of blockchain technology and digital twins: Bibliometric evidence and research trends[J]. Front. Eng, 2024, 11(3): 481-500.
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https://academic.hep.com.cn/fem/EN/10.1007/s42524-024-0306-4
https://academic.hep.com.cn/fem/EN/Y2024/V11/I3/481
Fig.1  The research approach of this review study.
Fig.2  Development trend of cross-sectional research on BT and DTs.
Fig.3  How BT’s features contribute to DTs.
DT application/issues Blockchain-based technologies Sectors/scenarios References
Data security and property issues Asymmetric cryptography Manufacturing; healthcare; the metaverse etc. Sasikumar et al. (2023); Stafford and Treiblmaier (2020); Huynh-The et al. (2023)
DT-based information systems Distributed ledger Construction; energy; manufacturing etc. Yang et al. (2023); Singh et al. (2022); Kirli et al. (2022)
Miscellaneous delivery and checking procedures Smart contract Construction; energy; manufacturing etc. Li and Kassem (2021); Leng et al. (2023); Kirli et al. (2022), Wu et al. (2023)
Data transfer and information exchange Information encryption (e.g., timestamp, Hash algorithm) Finance, food, construction, smart cities, etc. Shi et al. (2023); Elghaish et al. (2023); Bhushan et al. (2020)
Multi-party collaboration and trust issues Consensus mechanisms Public management; the metaverse, construction etc. França et al. (2023); Sasikumar et al.(2023); Scott et al. (2021)
Tab.1  How different blockchain-related technologies contribute to DT application
Fig.4  Strongest citation bursts of keywords.
Fig.5  Keyword clusters.
Fig.6  Timelines of keyword bursts.
Fig.7  Time-zone map of keywords.
Fig.8  Top references with strongest citation bursts in the cross-sectional research area of BT and DTs.
Fig.9  Clusters of the co-citations.
Fig.10  Co-citation timelines of the most recent studies.
Fig.11  A development framework of BT-enhanced DTs.
Fig.12  The development of the cross-sectional research of BT and DTs.
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