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ClearResearch 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Global Trends in Research on Microplastic Contamination and River Water Quality: A Bibliometric Review
Researchers conducted a bibliometric analysis of global research trends on microplastic contamination and river water quality, mapping publication growth, geographic distribution of research, and key research themes from the scientific literature. The analysis reveals rapid growth in research volume with a geographic concentration in China and Europe.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A bibliometric analysis of microplastic pollution in aquatic environments from 2013 to 2023
Researchers analyzed over 1,100 published studies on microplastic pollution in water from 2013 to 2023, finding that scientific output grew more than 140-fold over the decade with oceans receiving the most attention. China, the UK, Canada, and the US led global research output, and risk assessment and pollution monitoring emerged as the dominant research themes.
Microplastics in the marine environment: Current trends and future perspectives
Using a scientometric analysis of published literature, researchers mapped global trends in marine microplastic research from 2010 onward, finding rapid growth in publications, increasing geographic diversity, and a shift toward impacts and solutions. The analysis provides a high-level view of how the field has evolved and where research attention is currently concentrated.
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.
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.
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.
A mixed method assessment of research productivity on microplastics in various compartments in the environment
This bibliometric study assessed global research productivity on microplastics across different environmental compartments, revealing literature growth trends, geographic distribution of research output, and identifying gaps in coverage across environmental media.
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 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.
Scientometric analysis and identification of research trends in microplastic research for 2011–2019
This scientometric study analyzed microplastic research publications from 2011 to 2019, finding rapid growth in the field driven by increasing concern about marine organism impacts and human health risks, with aquatic ecosystem studies dominating and calls for more standardized methodologies across research groups.