Bravo-Núñez, M.Molina-Dahjer, N.Cerro-Barrios, M.Lombana-Jiménez, A.Gatica, G.Romero-Conrado, A.2024-09-092024-09-092024Procedia Computer Science, Volume 241, 2024, Pages 564-5691877-0509https://repositorio.unab.cl/handle/ria/59962TEXTO COMPLETO EN INGLÉSIndustry 4.0 technologies have become one of the main enablers for implementing Circular Economy e↵orts, creating smart and connected products, processes, and systems that can optimize resource usage, reduce waste, and improve efficiency, with a significant environmental impact. Blockchain is a technology that was initially centered on authentication and security applications. Currently, its utility has extended to solving multiple problems across industries. This paper explores the di↵erent applications of the Blockchain related to the circular economy. A systematic literature review method was applied to analyze the main objectives, advantages, disadvantages, opportunities, and challenges of implementing Blockchain in various industrial sectors. Results show a growing trend in applications with favorable impacts, especially in sectors like Manufacturing, Energy, and Automotive.enBlockchainCircular EconomyReview, Industrial SectorExploring Blockchain Applications in the Transition to a Circular Economy: A Comprehensive Sector-Focused ReviewArtículoAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International