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ClearProgress and Prospects of Microplastic Biodegradation Processes and Mechanisms: A Bibliometric Analysis
This bibliometric analysis maps the research landscape of microplastic biodegradation from 2012 to 2022, revealing a sharp increase in publications peaking around 2020-2021. Researchers identified key institutions and summarized the main biodegradation processes, including microbial degradation, photodegradation, and thermo-oxidative degradation of various plastic types. The study highlights that while biological approaches to breaking down microplastics show promise, significant gaps remain in understanding the complete degradation mechanisms.
Bibliometrics and visualization analysis regarding research on the development of microplastics
Researchers conducted a bibliometric analysis of microplastic research published from 2009 to 2019 using visualization software. The study found that publications grew exponentially during this period, with research hotspots shifting from zooplankton ingestion and surface water surveys toward adsorption, biodegradation, and toxicity analysis, and predicts that constructed wetlands, biotechnology, and photocatalysis for microplastic removal will become emerging research areas.
Research landscape of a global environmental challenge: Microplastics
This bibliometric analysis mapped global microplastic research output, finding a sharp increase in publications since 2006 and identifying China, the USA, and Germany as the most prolific contributors. The study distinguishes between primary microplastics (industrially produced) and secondary microplastics (formed by fragmentation) and contextualizes their global distribution.
Advances in Photocatalytic Degradation of Emerging Microplastics: A Systematic Review
This systematic review summarizes advances in using light-activated chemical processes to break down microplastics in the environment. The research shows that photocatalysis, especially using titanium dioxide, is a promising method for destroying microplastics without creating harmful byproducts, though more work is needed to speed up the process for real-world use.
Global research hotspots and trends on microplastics: a bibliometric analysis
A bibliometric analysis of microplastics publications from 1990 to 2022 found a 19-fold increase in publications and 35-fold increase in citations since 2015, with research clustering around distribution, toxicity, analytical methods, and adsorption of co-pollutants.
Scientometric analysis and scientific trends on microplastics research
Researchers performed a scientometric analysis of microplastics research using 2,872 publications from the Web of Science database spanning 2004 to 2020. The bibliometric analysis mapped contributing countries, institutions, key authors, trending keywords, and future research directions in the field. The study found that microplastics research has grown rapidly, with increasing attention to environmental pollution across various ecosystems.
Global trends and prospects in microplastics research: A bibliometric analysis
Researchers conducted a bibliometric analysis of global microplastics research using the Web of Science database from 1986 to 2019. The study found that publications on microplastics increased significantly since 2011, with research hotspots and trends shifting from marine contamination surveys toward understanding ecological impacts and human health implications.
Bibliometric analysis of microplastics research: Advances and future directions (2020–2024)
This bibliometric study analyzed trends in microplastics research from 2020 to 2024, finding a rapid increase in publications with growing specialization in areas like ecotoxicology, detection methods, and pollution control. Key research hotspots include microplastic effects on human health, interactions with other pollutants, and removal technologies. The analysis reveals that while the field is maturing rapidly, significant gaps remain in understanding real-world health impacts and developing effective remediation strategies.
From nanoplastic to microplastic: A bibliometric analysis on the presence of plastic particles in the environment
Researchers performed a bibliometric analysis of 3,820 publications on nanoplastics and microplastics from Web of Science, finding substantial growth in publications since 2009 with the USA and China as top contributors, while identifying gaps in standardized methodology and definitions that complicate cross-study comparisons.
Micro(nano)plastics as Emerging Pollutants in Global Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecosystems: A Bibliometric Analysis
This bibliometric analysis mapped the global landscape of micro- and nanoplastic research in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems using data from major scientific databases. Researchers identified key research trends, leading countries, and the most active institutions contributing to the field. The study reveals that while research output has surged in recent years, significant knowledge gaps remain around nanoplastics and their long-term ecological effects.
Modified TiO2 and ZnO photocatalysts for microplastic degradation: mechanisms, challenges, and recent advances
This review examines recent advances in using modified titanium dioxide and zinc oxide photocatalysts to degrade microplastics in the environment. Researchers summarized the mechanisms by which these catalysts break down plastic particles when activated by light, as well as the challenges that remain for practical application. The study suggests that photocatalytic degradation is a promising approach for addressing microplastic pollution, though significant technical hurdles still need to be overcome.
Photocatalytic Technologies for Transformation and Degradation of Microplastics in the Environment: Current Achievements and Future Prospects
This review examines photocatalytic technologies that use light-activated materials to break down microplastics in the environment. Various catalysts can generate reactive oxygen species that degrade plastic polymers into simpler, less harmful molecules. The authors assess the strengths and limitations of different photocatalytic approaches and highlight the need for scalable solutions that work under real-world environmental conditions.
Tracking the plastic footprint: a bibliometric mapping of microplastics research in Asia (2015–2025)
Researchers conducted a bibliometric analysis of 3,797 Scopus-indexed Asian microplastics publications from 2015 to 2025, mapping research output, key contributors, and intellectual foundations. They found exponential growth since 2019 with China, India, and Indonesia leading, and identified four core research clusters—environmental occurrence, toxicology, food chain contamination, and remediation—as the field's intellectual pillars in Asia.
Scientometric Analysis of Microplastics across the Globe
A scientometric analysis of 8257 microplastics publications from 1980-2021 found that the term microplastics as a pollution descriptor emerged in 2004 and publication rates grew dramatically from 2014 onward, with China, USA, Germany, and the UK as leading research nations.
Scientometric Analysis and Identification of Research Trends in Microplastics Research for 2011-2019
This scientometric analysis of microplastic research from 2011 to 2019 found rapid growth in publications, with China playing a leading role. The review maps research trends and identifies gaps, particularly in understanding human health effects of microplastic exposure.
Bibliometrics and visualization analysis of microplastics research in water from 2011 to 2023
This bibliometric analysis examined research trends in waterborne microplastic studies published between 2011 and 2023. Researchers found a sharp increase in publications after 2018, with China overtaking the United Kingdom as the leading contributor. The analysis identified microplastic removal through adsorption and surface water contamination as the most active current research areas in the field.
Bibliometric Analysis on the Papers Dedicated to Microplastics in Wastewater Treatments
A bibliometric analysis of microplastics research in wastewater treatment found rapid growth in publications since 2015 with China and the EU dominating output, identifying removal efficiency, microplastic characterization, and sludge as the most-studied subtopics and highlighting ecotoxicology and health impacts as underdeveloped areas needing more attention.
Bibliometric Profile of Global Microplastics Research from 2004 to 2019
A bibliometric analysis of microplastics research from 2004 to 2019 reveals exponential growth in publications, with four major research hotspots: analytical methods, environmental distribution, impacts on organisms, and interactions with other contaminants. China and Western Europe led in output, with growing international collaboration across the field.
Emerging trends in tackling microplastics in wastewater systems: Insights from a global research perspective
This bibliometric analysis mapped global research on microplastics in wastewater systems by reviewing over 2,200 studies published between 2009 and 2024. Research output has grown dramatically, peaking at 539 studies in 2024, with China leading contributions and polystyrene, polyethylene, and PET being the most commonly studied plastic types. The review identifies key knowledge gaps and highlights innovative treatment approaches like biochar and adsorption as promising strategies for removing microplastics from wastewater.
АНАЛІЗ ДОСЛІДЖЕНЬ МІКРОПЛАСТИКУ У ВОДІ ВОДОЙМ
This bibliometric analysis reviewed microplastic research in aquatic environments from 2011 to 2023 using data from Web of Science publications. The study found a major increase in publications and citations since 2018, with China overtaking the UK as the leading contributor. Current research trends focus on microplastic removal methods, particularly adsorption, and the study provides recommendations for future research directions in water-based microplastic monitoring.