EURO 2025 Leeds
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114. Decentralised Technologies in Electric Vehicle Battery Closed-Loop Supply Chains: Applications, Trends, and Feasibility Through Advanced Text Mining Techniques

Invited abstract in session MC-42: Sustainable apparel supply chains, stream Circular & Sustainable Supply Chains.

Monday, 12:30-14:00
Room: Newlyn GR.02

Authors (first author is the speaker)

1. Quang Huy (James) Duong
School of Business, Operations and Strategy, University of Greenwich

Abstract

The rapid transition to electric vehicles has intensified challenges in electric vehicle battery (EVB) closed-loop supply chains (CLSC), especially in material traceability, transparency, and recycling efficiency. Decentralised technologies show promise but remain underexplored in integrated applications across CLSC stages. This study develops a comprehensive framework for understanding and evaluating decentralised technology adoption in EVB CLSCs using a novel methodological approach that combines advanced text mining techniques, including Dynamic Latent Dirichlet Allocation and Burst Detection Analysis. By analysing 588 academic articles and 1,168 industry documents, we map current applications of decentralised technologies across CLSC stages and identify emerging trends. Using the Technology-Organisation-Environment (TOE) framework, we assess feasibility and uncover barriers such as integration complexity, expertise gaps, and regulatory uncertainty. While blockchain and digital twins demonstrate established applications, emerging technologies like Web3 and metaverse applications face adoption challenges. Our study contributes theoretically by developing an integrated framework for evaluating decentralised technology in resource-intensive CLSCs and extends the TOE framework to emerging technology contexts. For practitioners, we provide actionable insights and guidance for implementing technologies across CLSC stages and addressing adoption barriers.

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Status: accepted

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