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ClearHuman Exposure to Micro (Nano) Plastics and Their Potential Health Impact: A Scientometric Analysis
This scientometric analysis mapped the global research landscape on human exposure to micro- and nanoplastics from 2014 to 2024, identifying nearly 3,000 published studies. The study found a progressive increase in publications over the decade, with Chinese researchers playing a particularly prominent role, and highlights growing evidence linking plastic particle exposure to inflammation, endocrine disruption, and gastrointestinal effects.
Global Research Trends on Nanoplastics in Food: A Bibliometric Analysis of Human Health Concerns
A bibliometric analysis of Scopus-indexed publications from 2015 to 2024 examined global research trends on nanoplastics in food and human health. Publications increased sharply after 2019, with China as the top contributor, and identified gut toxicity, food packaging, and seawater contamination as the most active research clusters.
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.
Research tendency of microplastics and nanoplastics based on bibliometric analysis and perspective of the influence of human health
This review uses bibliometric analysis of over 7,000 scientific publications from 2004 to 2021 to map global research trends in microplastics and nanoplastics, identifying key topics, leading research nations, and emerging areas of concern related to human health impacts.
Visual mapping of global nanoplastics research progresses and hotspots: a scientometric assessment analysis
A scientometric analysis mapped global nanoplastics research from 2000 to the present, identifying China, the US, and European countries as leading contributors, and tracking the evolution of research hotspots from source characterization toward toxicological effects.
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.
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.
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.
Microplastics and human health: A scientometric analysis
Researchers conducted a scientometric analysis of the scientific literature on microplastics and human health, mapping research trends and publication patterns. The study reveals a rapidly growing body of evidence exploring how ubiquitous microplastic contamination may affect human health, while identifying gaps in current research that need further investigation.
Bibliometric Analysis of Micro/Nanoplastics
This chapter presents a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of micro- and nanoplastic pollution research using data from the Scopus database, finding a consistent upward trend in publication volume with the majority focused on marine environments. Thematic network analysis identified key research clusters around sources, distribution, ecological damage, and detection methods, confirming that the field is globally distributed rather than geographically concentrated.
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.
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.
Perspectives on the Toxic Effects of Micro- and Nanoplastics on the Environment: A Bibliometric Analysis of the 2014 to 2023 Period
This bibliometric analysis mapped out a decade of research on the toxic effects of micro and nanoplastics, identifying key trends and knowledge gaps from 2014 to 2023. The field has grown rapidly, with studies increasingly focusing on how these tiny particles affect human health through oxidative stress, inflammation, and gut disruption. The review highlights that while environmental contamination is well documented, understanding of direct human health impacts is still developing.
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.
Current Trends, Spatio‐Temporal Dynamics of Microplastics Research and Global Public Health: A Scientometric Study
This scientometric study analyzes trends in microplastic research and its connection to public health, finding a rapid increase in published studies over recent years. The analysis maps how the field has grown globally and identifies key research themes connecting microplastics to human health concerns. The increasing volume of research reflects growing scientific recognition that microplastics are a significant public health issue.
How do humans recognize and face challenges of microplastic pollution in marine environments? A bibliometric analysis
Researchers performed a bibliometric analysis of 1,898 publications on marine microplastics, mapping research growth, collaboration networks, and thematic trends over time, and predicting that future research will increasingly focus on biological effects, human health impacts, and policy-relevant risk characterization.
Airborne microplastic/nanoplastic research: a comprehensive Web of Science (WoS) data-driven bibliometric analysis
This bibliometric analysis maps the landscape of research on airborne microplastics and nanoplastics published between 2015 and 2021, finding rapid growth in the field driven largely by research funding. China, England, the USA, and European countries led in research output, while studies focused on how airborne microplastics travel, deposit in environments, and contaminate indoor spaces. The review highlights that understanding airborne microplastic exposure is critical for assessing human health risks from inhaling these particles.
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.
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.
Microplastics and nanoplastics in global food webs: A bibliometric analysis (2009–2019)
This bibliometric analysis examined 330 publications on microplastics and nanoplastics in global food webs published between 2009 and 2019, finding a dramatic increase in research output since 2013 and identifying key journals, funding patterns, and interdisciplinary research trends in the field.
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.
The invisible world of nanoplastics: bibliometric analysis on nanoplastics and study of their adsorption capacity
Researchers conducted a comprehensive bibliometric analysis to map the current state of nanoplastic research, focusing on their presence in the environment and ability to adsorb pollutants. They found that nanoplastics can carry and concentrate harmful substances due to their extremely small size and large surface area. The study identifies significant knowledge gaps in understanding how these tiny particles interact with ecosystems and potentially affect human health.
The emerging issue of microplastics in marine environment: A bibliometric analysis from 2004 to 2020
This bibliometric analysis of marine microplastic research from 2004 to 2020 revealed rapid growth in publications, identified key research themes and collaborations, and highlighted emerging topics including microplastic impacts on marine organisms and human health.
Kontaminasi Mikroplastik Pada Sumber Air Minum: Pemetaan Bibliometrik Terhadap Perkembangan Riset Dan Perspektif Kesehatan Masyarakat
This Indonesian bibliometric study analyzed global research trends in microplastic contamination of drinking water sources published between 2015 and 2025, finding a sharp increase in publications from 2020 onward, with China and India producing the most research. The analysis maps the key topics and research clusters driving this field. Understanding where the science is concentrated helps identify gaps — particularly in regions with limited monitoring infrastructure where drinking water contamination poses the greatest public health risk.