Bibliometric Analysis of Sustainable Aviation Fuels Using Biblioshiny

With the liberalization of the air transport sector and the positive impact of globalization, aviation activities are experiencing rapid growth. The growth in the aviation sector is not limited to passenger transportation, but also extends to air cargo transportation. While the sector offers numerous opportunities for economic development, it also brings various negative impacts, including high levels of carbon emissions and noise pollution. To reduce carbon emissions, businesses and authorized institutions have developed various projects, and the use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) is crucial in these initiatives. Although numerous studies are available in the literature, it is evident that insufficient studies are compiling the current status and future potential of sustainable aviation fuels. In this study, 480 scientific studies from the Web of Science database were examined, and 403 relevant scientific publications were systematically analyzed using a bibliometric analysis method in the Biblioshiny program. The analysis, data collection, and analysis processes, along with the findings obtained, are presented through visualizations. The fact that the words “emission” and “energy” are used 46 times each, and the word “airplane” is used 40 times, in the studies demonstrates the multidimensionality of the subject. According to the analysis, it is believed that SAF production has not yet reached the desired level, but is expected to become more effective in the future.