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Yu Zhang1, Chen Li2,3,4,5, Xiaohui Ji6,7,8,9
1School of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang, 621010, Sichuan, People's Republic of China.
Environmental Science and Pollution Research International
|February 21, 2020
Summary
Phytoremediation, using plants to clean up pollution, is a growing research field. This study analyzes publication trends to map its current state and future directions for researchers.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Biotechnology
- Ecology
Background:
- Phytoremediation is an eco-friendly plant-based technology for removing environmental pollutants.
- Global research on phytoremediation is expanding across diverse scientific disciplines.
- Understanding research trends is crucial for advancing this remediation technique.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a scientometric analysis of phytoremediation research.
- To assess the publishing characteristics and collaboration patterns.
- To identify current hotspots and future research frontiers.
Main Methods:
- Scientometric analysis of bibliographic records.
- Data sourced from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC).
- Analysis of publication characteristics, collaboration, trends, hotspots, and frontiers.
Main Results:
- Detailed insights into publishing patterns and academic collaborations in phytoremediation.
- Identification of key development trends and research trajectories.
- Mapping of current research hotspots and emerging frontiers.
Conclusions:
- The scientometric approach offers a novel method for evaluating phytoremediation research performance.
- Findings aid new researchers in navigating the field and identifying valuable information.
- Provides a roadmap for future research directions in phytoremediation.
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