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ClearCurrent 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.
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.
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.
A Study of marine plastic pollution abatement: A bibliometric analysis on status and development trend
Researchers conducted a bibliometric analysis of marine plastic pollution research using R software, finding that global scientific attention has grown substantially, with microplastics emerging as a central focus spanning both macro- and microscale investigations.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
A Bibliometric Analysis of Soil Pollution due to Microplastics
This bibliometric analysis reviewed the scientific literature on soil microplastic pollution to map research trends, key contributors, and knowledge gaps. The study found growing global research interest in this area and highlighted that microplastics entering the food chain through contaminated soil represents an underappreciated pathway to human exposure.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Global research landscape of microplastics and their impact on earthworm: a bibliometric analysis
Researchers conducted a bibliometric analysis — a statistical review of published research — to map global trends in studies on how microplastics affect earthworms, finding steady growth in publications through 2022 with China and Europe leading the research. Earthworms are a key focus because they live in soil, help decompose organic matter, and serve as an indicator species for measuring how microplastics disrupt soil health.
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.
COVID-19 and the emerging research trends in environmental studies: a bibliometric evaluation
Researchers conducted a bibliometric analysis of 495 environmental science publications from the COVID-19 pandemic era, identifying key research trends including environmental quality assessment, increased chemical disinfectant exposure, worsening solid waste management, and strategies for post-pandemic urban planning. The study maps how the pandemic reshaped environmental research priorities and revealed both temporary environmental improvements and new pollution challenges.
Plastamination, Human Health, and Countries’ Cultural Orientation: An Exploratory Study on Prevention Strategies and Organizational Policies and Practices
Researchers conducted a systematic bibliometric review of microplastic and nanoplastic contamination (plastamination) literature from 1974 to 2025, examining biological, medical, engineering, and cultural dimensions of the problem, and finding that integrated multidisciplinary approaches linking technology, culture, and medicine are essential for developing effective global prevention strategies and organizational policies.
Bibliometric insights into pollution research: trends, geographic disparities, and emerging environmental challenges
This large-scale analysis of over 735,000 pollution research publications from 1990 to 2024 reveals that microplastics have become one of the fastest-growing areas of environmental concern. The study found that while pollution research has expanded rapidly, low-income regions remain underrepresented and the interaction between different types of pollution is poorly understood. The findings highlight an urgent need for more global collaboration and policy-focused research to address emerging threats like microplastic contamination.
A Comparative Bibliometric Analysis on Plastic Waste Recycling
This bibliometric study maps ten years of global research on plastic waste recycling and circular economy using Scopus and Web of Science, identifying dominant themes, leading countries, and emerging directions. It is primarily a research-landscape analysis with minimal direct content on microplastic formation or health risks, making it only peripheral to microplastic science.