Green technologies’ reliance on science: Investigating the science knowledge base via scholarly work cited in patents

Abstract

The objective of this study is to understand the relationships between science and technology to help synergize and foster green technology innovation. Given the ongoing reality of climate change, green technologies have been recognised as a useful mean to mitigate its effect. Alongside this, knowledge diffusion has been seen as a key to develop green technologies and promote innovation. This paper examines the interconnections between science and technology in green technologies by investigating the scholarly work cited in patents. In doing so, this study can yield valuable insights on the knowledge base of nascent technologies to determining present-day policy priorities and a future roadmap for research direction.