Trends and Impact of Sustainable Energy Technologies in Mechanical Engineering: A Bibliometric Study

Abstract

The 21st century's pressing environmental problems, especially climate change, have made 
mechanical engineering a key player in developing cutting-edge solutions for a sustainable 
energy-focused future. Sustainable energy technologies provide a variety of alternatives, from 
renewable energy sources to energy-efficient mechanical designs. This bibliometric research 
looks at a large dataset of scholarly mechanical engineering papers that discuss sustainable 
energy technologies using advanced tools like VOSviewer. The analysis identifies influential 
journals, important authors, collaborative networks, and dominant research issues. The 
significant surge in research output over the last 20 years, the rise to prominence of prominent 
authors and research teams, the relationship between research topics, and the crucial 
significance of specific publications and journals are all significant findings. By providing a 
road map for negotiating the challenging field of sustainable energy in mechanical 
engineering, these discoveries contribute to the development of a more environmentally 
responsible and sustainable energy future.