Revisiting the Technology Dimension of Circular Economy: A Thematic Review on Technological Barriers

Nihan Yıldırım; Tuğrul U. Daim

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-72494-7_57

Revisiting the Technology Dimension of Circular Economy: A Thematic Review on Technological Barriers

Nihan Yıldırım^*, Tuğrul U. Daim

^*Corresponding author for this work

Department of Management Engineering

Portland State University

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Abstract

The urgent need for sustainable development fuels the rise of the circular economy (CE) as a critical enabler of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). However, the nexus between the CE and technologies has played a significant role in the previous research on the enablers and barriers of CE transition. This systematic literature review (SLR) aims to explore the technological barriers to this process. Employing the PRISMA approach and searching the Scopus database, the thematic review uncovers valuable insights on the technological barriers as technology roadmap components toward the circular transition of businesses. By raising awareness and technological capability gaps of companies regarding CE transition, this study can guide managers, policymakers, and researchers in designing responsive roadmaps and strategies. By unleashing the full potential of CE through technology adoption, the industrial actors can pave the way for a more sustainable future.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Human-Centred Technology Management for a Sustainable Future - Volume 2
Subtitle of host publication	Technologies for a Sustainable Future, Proceedings of the 33rd IAMOT Conference, 2024
Editors	Ricardo Zimmermann, José Coelho Rodrigues, José Coelho Rodrigues, Ana Simoes, Gustavo Dalmarco
Publisher	Springer Nature
Pages	583-593
Number of pages	11
ISBN (Print)	9783031724930
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-72494-7_57
Publication status	Published - 2025
Event	33rd International Association for the Management of Technology Conference, IAMOT 2024 - Porto, Portugal Duration: 8 Jul 2024 → 11 Jul 2024

Publication series

Name	Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics
ISSN (Print)	2198-7246
ISSN (Electronic)	2198-7254

Conference

Conference	33rd International Association for the Management of Technology Conference, IAMOT 2024
Country/Territory	Portugal
City	Porto
Period	8/07/24 → 11/07/24

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© The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2025.

Keywords

Circular economy
Circularization
Digital technologies
Technological barriers
Thematic literature review

UN SDGs

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Yıldırım, N., & Daim, T. U. (2025). Revisiting the Technology Dimension of Circular Economy: A Thematic Review on Technological Barriers. In R. Zimmermann, J. C. Rodrigues, J. C. Rodrigues, A. Simoes, & G. Dalmarco (Eds.), Human-Centred Technology Management for a Sustainable Future - Volume 2: Technologies for a Sustainable Future, Proceedings of the 33rd IAMOT Conference, 2024 (pp. 583-593). (Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics). Springer Nature. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-72494-7_57

Yıldırım, Nihan ; Daim, Tuğrul U. / Revisiting the Technology Dimension of Circular Economy : A Thematic Review on Technological Barriers. Human-Centred Technology Management for a Sustainable Future - Volume 2: Technologies for a Sustainable Future, Proceedings of the 33rd IAMOT Conference, 2024. editor / Ricardo Zimmermann ; José Coelho Rodrigues ; José Coelho Rodrigues ; Ana Simoes ; Gustavo Dalmarco. Springer Nature, 2025. pp. 583-593 (Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics).

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Yıldırım, N & Daim, TU 2025, Revisiting the Technology Dimension of Circular Economy: A Thematic Review on Technological Barriers. in R Zimmermann, JC Rodrigues, JC Rodrigues, A Simoes & G Dalmarco (eds), Human-Centred Technology Management for a Sustainable Future - Volume 2: Technologies for a Sustainable Future, Proceedings of the 33rd IAMOT Conference, 2024. Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics, Springer Nature, pp. 583-593, 33rd International Association for the Management of Technology Conference, IAMOT 2024, Porto, Portugal, 8/07/24. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-72494-7_57

Revisiting the Technology Dimension of Circular Economy: A Thematic Review on Technological Barriers. / Yıldırım, Nihan; Daim, Tuğrul U.
Human-Centred Technology Management for a Sustainable Future - Volume 2: Technologies for a Sustainable Future, Proceedings of the 33rd IAMOT Conference, 2024. ed. / Ricardo Zimmermann; José Coelho Rodrigues; José Coelho Rodrigues; Ana Simoes; Gustavo Dalmarco. Springer Nature, 2025. p. 583-593 (Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics).

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Yıldırım N, Daim TU. Revisiting the Technology Dimension of Circular Economy: A Thematic Review on Technological Barriers. In Zimmermann R, Rodrigues JC, Rodrigues JC, Simoes A, Dalmarco G, editors, Human-Centred Technology Management for a Sustainable Future - Volume 2: Technologies for a Sustainable Future, Proceedings of the 33rd IAMOT Conference, 2024. Springer Nature. 2025. p. 583-593. (Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics). doi: 10.1007/978-3-031-72494-7_57

Revisiting the Technology Dimension of Circular Economy: A Thematic Review on Technological Barriers

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