Category: Patents

  • Patento-scientometric indicators for the selection of projects by investment funds

    Purpose This paper aims to assess a method that applies scientometric and patentometric indicators in the selection process of projects by seed capital funds. There is increasing interest in technology-based enterprises, for their capacity to contribute to economic and social development. Nevertheless, in practice, there is some difficulty in assessing non-financial criteria associated with technology…

  • Microalgal biofuel revisited: An informatics-based analysis of developments to date and future prospects

    Highlights Microalgal biofuel studies between 1900 and mid-2015 were analyzed informatically. Burst interest since 2006–2012 stimulated mass culture and biotechnology studies. Unremitting study and investment is expected for better understanding of microalgae. Integrated application of energy microalgae could be a possible solution. Recent advances of approaches to bypass the production bottleneck were reviewed. Abstract Microalgae…

  • Technological Landscape and Collaborations in Hybrid Vehicles Industry

    Production of hybrid vehicles has experienced intense growth in recent years. Carmakers invest significant resources into the development of advanced hybrid drives. The global perspectives of this process can be estimated by systematically analyzing patents outlined in international patent databases. The paper assesses the state-of-art and future of the industry. Evidence from leaders in the development…

  • Green Energy Prospects: Trends and Challenges

    The transition of energy systems moving from non-renewable fossil-nuclear to renewable sources is a key challenge of climate mitigation and sustainable development. Green energy technologies can contribute to solutions of global problems such as climate change, growth of energy consumption, depletion of natural resources, negative environmental impacts, and energy security. In this article the prospective…