Accelerating the Transition to Wood-Based Circular Bioeconomy: A Literature Review of Current State, Trends, Opportunities, and Priorities for Future Research

Abstract Purpose of Review This review synthesizes key insights emerging from wood-based circular bioeconomy research published between 2020 and 2025, with a focus on clarifying geographic, discipline, technology, application, and circular economy integration trends. Findings Analysis of reviewed literature ( N = 54) revealed that most wood-based circular bioeconomy publications originate at European institutions (83.4%), followed by institutions in China (11.1%). Research collaborations are wid