The rising demand for eco-friendly construction solutions has drawn significant attention to the utilization of agricultural waste in the production of boards and panels. This study aims to systematically analyze the scientific literature on the use of agricultural waste materials in panels and boards by conducting a bibliometric analysis. The primary objective is to identify key research trends, materials, and testing methodologies. A total of 887 relevant publications were sourced from the Scopus database and analyzed using VOSviewer software to generate bibliometric maps of keyword co-occurrence, author networks, country collaborations, and major contributing journals. The analysis shows an increasing global interest in alternative raw materials such as rice husk, sugarcane bagasse, sawdust, and other lignocellulosic wastes due to their renewability, low cost, and insulating properties. Various test procedures, including modulus of rupture, modulus of elasticity, thermal conductivity, sound absorption, water absorption, and life cycle assessments, are reviewed to understand the performance of these bio-based panels. The findings support the potential of agricultural waste as a valuable resource in green construction and guide future research toward enhancing material performance and environmental sustainability.
Sharma et al. (Mon,) studied this question.