DOI
10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.123110
Global trends and prospects in microplastics research: A bibliometric analysis
作者地址
Chengdu Univ Technol, State Key Lab Geohazard Prevent & Geoenvironm Pro, 1 Dongsanlu, Chengdu 610059, Sichuan, Peoples R China
摘要
Microplastic pollution is a global enviromental issues. This is the first time in recent decades that quantitative and qualitative evidence from bibliometrics and Altmetric has been used to conduct an in-depth statistical analysis of global microplastics research knowledge and demonstrate research progress, trends and hotspots. We comprehensively searched the Web of Science Core Collection scientific database from its inception (1986) to September 21, 2019. The study shown that the number of papers on microplastics has increased significantly since 2011. Worldwide, researchers in the field come mostly from Western Europe, mainly spread in the UK, Netherlands and Belgium. With the exception of China, the contribution of developing countries was very limited. Moreover, this study systematically elaborated the hotspots in this field (especially in ecological toxicity and human health risks). The results shown that research on marine systems and marine plankton is still dominant. Since human beings are the ultimate consumers of the food chain, microplastics may have potential effects on the human respiratory system and gastrointestinal tract. Towards that end, some topics and perspectives are noted that could indicate the current scientific hotspots and guide future research directions.
资助信息
National Natural Science Foundation of China (41772264);the Research Fund of State Key Laboratory of Geohazard Prevention and Geoenvironment Protection (SKLGP2018Z001)
资助机构
国家自然科学基金委员会
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地质灾害防治与地质环境保护国家重点实验室研究基金委员会
WOS学科分类
Engineering,Environmental
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Environmental Sciences
WOS关键词
Author Keywords:Microplastics
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Bibliometric analysis
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Altmetric
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Ecological toxicity
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Human health Keywords Plus:MARINE-ENVIRONMENT
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AQUATIC ORGANISMS
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PLASTIC DEBRIS
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FRESH-WATER
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NANOPLASTICS
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TOXICITY
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ACCUMULATION
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FUTURE
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FATE
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CONTAMINANTS
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