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Physical, Chemical and Biological Characterization of Six Biochars Produced for the Remediation of Contaminated Sites
Published on: November 28, 2014
Research on biochar via a comprehensive scientometric approach
Yuening Li1, Shanxue Jiang2, Ting Wang1
1Center for Urban Transport Emission Research, State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Urban Ambient Air Particulate Matter Pollution Prevention and Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University Tianjin 300071 China wangting@nankai.edu.cn dei@nankai.edu.cn hongjun_mao@hotmail.com +86-22-23504912.
This scientometric study reveals a significant global research interest in biochar, with a rapid increase in publications from 2010-2017. Collaboration, particularly between the USA and China, is prominent in this growing field.
Area of Science:
- * Biochar research spans environmental sciences, ecology, agriculture, chemistry, and engineering.
- * Agriculture research shows the highest average citations among these key areas.
Background:
- * Biochar research has seen a substantial increase in academic publications.
- * The field is characterized by a high volume of articles, primarily in English, originating from diverse global journals.
Purpose of the Study:
- * To conduct a comprehensive statistical analysis of biochar-related scientific publications.
- * To identify trends, key players, and influential research areas within the biochar domain.
Main Methods:
- * Scientometric analysis was employed to evaluate publication trends and impact.
- * Data was collected from 2655 journals, analyzing articles from 154 countries/regions over a 20-year period.
Main Results:
- * Over 16,000 articles on biochar were published, with English being the dominant language.
- * Publication rates surged between 2010 and 2017, with predictions of exceeding 20,000 articles by 2020.
- * The USA and China lead in fruitful collaborations, and the Chinese Academy of Sciences is the most prolific institution.
Conclusions:
- * Biochar is a rapidly expanding research area with significant international engagement.
- * The Chinese Academy of Sciences and the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences show strong collaborative output.
- * High-impact journals like Nature and Environmental Science & Technology are crucial for disseminating biochar research.
