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ClearBibliometric 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.
A Bibliometric Analysis of Toxicological Impacts of Microplastics in the Environment.
This bibliometric analysis of microplastic toxicology research found exponential growth in gut health studies since 2016, highlighting rising concern over how microplastics — especially in combination with heavy metals — cause immunotoxicity, biofilm formation, and accumulation in human tissues.
Human 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.
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.
Toxicological impacts of microplastics on human health: a bibliometric analysis
This bibliometric analysis maps the growing body of research on microplastic toxicity and human health, focusing on effects in the gastrointestinal system. Researchers found a rapid increase in studies examining how microplastics deposited in the gut can enter the bloodstream and potentially trigger immune responses. The study highlights emerging research hotspots and identifies key gaps in our understanding of how microplastics affect human health.
Unveiling the Microplastics Menace: A Bibliometric Analysis from 2011 to 2023
A bibliometric analysis of microplastic research from 2011 to 2023 maps the rapid growth of this field, identifying bioaccumulation in marine organisms, ecological impacts, and detection techniques as areas with significant remaining knowledge gaps. The analysis highlights that while publication volume has surged, critical questions about long-term ecosystem effects and exposure risks remain underexplored, pointing to where future research investment is most needed.
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.
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.
Unveiling the Microplastics Menace: A Bibliometric Analysis from 2011 to 2023
This review examines the escalating problem of microplastic pollution in aquatic environments through bibliometric analysis of literature from 2011 to 2023, identifying gaps in knowledge and emerging research opportunities related to the degradation, distribution, and ecological impacts of microplastics.
Mapping research frontiers in microplastics-induced oxidative stress: a bibliometric analysis (2010–2024)
This bibliometric analysis mapped research trends in microplastic-induced oxidative stress across nearly 2,000 studies published between 2010 and 2024. Researchers identified key themes including gut health impacts, nanoplastic toxicity, and the role of specific cellular stress pathways as the most active research frontiers. The study provides a roadmap of where the science is headed and suggests that antioxidant-based interventions may be a promising area for future work.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Unveiling the nexus: A bibliometric analysis of nano plastic’s health impact
This bibliometric analysis mapped the global research landscape on nanoplastics and human health from 2015 to 2024. Researchers found a steady annual increase in publications, with China leading in both output and international collaboration. The study identifies growing scientific interest in understanding how nanoplastics, the smallest fragments of plastic pollution, may affect human health.
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.
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.
Trends, challenges, and research pathways in emerging contaminants: a comprehensive bibliometric analysis
This large-scale bibliometric analysis reviewed over 62,000 studies on emerging contaminants published between 2000 and 2024, finding that microplastics are among the fastest-growing areas of environmental health research. The analysis highlights that understanding how microplastics interact with other pollutants like pharmaceuticals and endocrine disruptors is a critical frontier for protecting human health.
Advances on micro/nanoplastics and their effects on the living organisms: A review
This review examines the current state of research on how micro- and nanoplastics affect plants, animals, microorganisms, and humans. Researchers found that these tiny plastic particles can cause oxidative stress, inflammation, reproductive problems, and disruption of gut microbiomes across a wide range of species. The study highlights that while significant progress has been made in understanding these effects, major gaps remain in assessing long-term exposure risks at realistic environmental concentrations.
A Brief Bibliometric Analysis of Microplastic and Nanoplastic Particles in Food
This bibliometric analysis mapped the scientific literature on microplastic and nanoplastic particles in food, identifying publication trends, key research institutions, dominant topics, and knowledge gaps from 2000 to the time of analysis. The study found rapidly growing research interest in food-borne microplastics, with hotspots in seafood contamination and analytical method development.
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.
Effects of microplastics and nanoplastics on marine environment and human health
This review examines the effects of micro- and nanoplastics on marine environments and human health, covering sources, environmental fate, and biological impacts. Researchers summarize evidence that these particles can cause oxidative stress, inflammation, and disruption of gut microbiota in exposed organisms. The study highlights that while the full extent of health risks remains uncertain, the pervasive presence of plastic particles in food, water, and air makes continued research a public health priority.
Current patterns and trends of microplastic pollution in the marine environment: A bibliometric analysis
This bibliometric analysis maps research trends on marine microplastic pollution from 2011 to 2022, showing a dramatic increase in scientific publications on the topic. Key research themes include microplastic ingestion by marine life, wastewater as a source, and contamination in specific regions like the Mediterranean Sea. The growing body of research reflects increasing concern about how marine microplastics enter the human food chain through seafood consumption.
Exploring Environmental Nanoplastics Research: Networks and Evolutionary Trends
This bibliometric study explored environmental nanoplastics research networks and evolutionary trends, revealing rapid growth in the field with increasing focus on toxicity mechanisms, detection methods, and ecological impacts of nanoscale plastic particles.