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- Bibliometric Research of Blockchain in Biotechnology A Strategic Bibliometric Analysis and Conceptual Integration Framework for the Biotechnological FuturePublication . Lassoued, Khaoula; Heleno, Sandrina A.; Shiraishi, Carlos S.H.This thesis uses a dual-method approach that combines qualitative conceptual framework creation and quantitative bibliometric research to investigate the intersection between Blockchain Technology (BCT) and Biotechnology. The study examines the use of blockchain in six diferente biotechnology sectors, genetic, environmental and bioenergy, medical, marine, cosmetic and pharmaceutical, as also agri-food biotechnologies, based on peer-reviewed Scopus-indexed publications published between 2020 and 2025. The bibliometric analysis yielded a total of 8.302 articles. A growing academic emphasis on traceability, data security, smart contracts, and decentralized process management inside biotech systems was revealed by this research, which the use of VOSviewer to map scientific output patterns, co-authorship networks, theme clusters, and keyword and country co-occurrences. To bridge theory with practice, the thesis introduces a conceptual framework for blockchain implementation tailored to the biotechnology sector. With a primary focus on Carbios, a French biotech business that is at the forefront of enzymatic PET plastic recycling, this paradigm is validated by a thorough examination of real-world case studies. The Carbios scenario illustrates how blockchain may assist the goals of the circular economy by securing the provenance of plastic waste, automating quality testing based on smart contracts, and improving environmental impact reporting. Further examples of how blockchain infrastructure can support regulatory compliance, transparency, and consumer trust across various biotechnology verticals include Medicalchain's decentralized patient health records, Merck's blockchain-enabled pharmaceutical traceability, JBS the transparent livestock farming platform and the "Thank My Farmer" app for agri-food transparency. However, considerable obstacles remain, namely scale constraints, interoperability complications, and regulatory ambiguity. The thesis suggests mitigating techniques include automation of regulatory compliance processes, hybrid blockchain systems, and focused stakeholder education. Overall, the results show that blockchain has the potential to revolutionize biotechnology and provide a roadmap for its ethical, sustainable, and strategic application in biotechnological ecosystems of the future.