Decomposition Analysis of Water Treatment Technology Patents

Water treatment technology development supports a steady, safe water supply. This study examines trends in water treatment technology innovations, using 227,365 patent granted data published from 1993 to 2016 as an indicator of changing research and development (R&D) priorities. To clarify c...

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Main Authors: Hidemichi Fujii, Shunsuke Managi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-11-01
Series:Water
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/9/11/860