Treatment technologies for pharmaceutical effluents-A scientometric study.
Mahsa Davarazar1, Amid Mostafaie2, Dina Jahanianfard1
1Department of Environment and Planning, University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal.
This study used scientometric analysis to map research on pharmaceutical effluent treatment. China and the US lead in scientific output, with significant growth since 2000.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Chemical Engineering
- Water Treatment Technologies
Background:
- Pharmaceutical effluent treatment presents significant global technical and economic challenges.
- Growing concern over pharmaceutical pollution necessitates advanced treatment solutions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a scientometric study on pharmaceutical effluent treatment methods.
- To identify research trends, leading contributors, and scientific gaps in the field.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature search was conducted on the Web of Science (WoS) database.
- 1964 documents published between 1960 and 2018 were analyzed.
- Scientometric indicators including authors, countries, institutions, and journals were examined.
Main Results:
- Research activity shows a sigmoidal trend, with a notable increase since the early 2000s.
- China and the United States are the leading countries in scientific output.
- "Water Research" is the most cited journal in this domain.
Conclusions:
- The study provides a comprehensive overview of the scientific landscape of pharmaceutical effluent treatment.
- Identified trends and gaps can guide future research and development in effective treatment technologies.
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