The circular economy umbrella: Trends and gaps on integrating pathways

摘要: Abstract Among scholars, politicians and practitioners, the term “circular economy” (CE) has become increasingly familiar, but concept comes from different epistemological fields there is still a lack of consensus convergence in literature. This paper investigates trends gaps on pathways circular economy The research method combination semantic analysis, bibliometrics, networks content analysis systematic literature review. sample composed 327 articles extracted Web Science Scopus database. results point out terminologies definitions, thus, based definition proposed. In addition, shows two main clusters, with backgrounds, leading groups distinctive geographic regions. One cluster focuses ecoparks industrial symbiosis, mostly context China. second concerned supply chains, material closed loops business models.