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Protocol for Microplastics Sampling on the Sea Surface and Sample Analysis

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Published on: December 16, 2016

Scientometric analysis and scientific trends on microplastics research.

Ming Li¹, Yang Wang², Honghai Xue²

¹Key Laboratory of Songliao Aquatic Environment Ministry of Education, School of Municipal and Environmental Engineering, Jilin Jianzhu University, Changchun, 130118, PR China; College of New Energy and Environmental Engineering, Nanchang Institute of Technology, Nanchang, 330044, PR China.

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Summary

Microplastic research has surged since 2012, with China and the US leading. Key areas include distribution, toxicity, and heavy metal co-pollution, highlighting the need for effective removal strategies.

Keywords:

Bibliometric analysis CiteSpace Microplastics Visualization

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Area of Science:

Environmental Science
Ecology
Oceanography
Chemistry
Molecular Biology

Background:

Microplastic pollution is a growing global concern.
Extensive research has been conducted on microplastics.
Understanding research trends and hotspots is crucial for effective mitigation.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze the development and evolution of microplastic research trends and hotspots.
To identify leading countries, institutions, authors, and keywords in microplastic research.
To outline future research directions and potential solutions for microplastic pollution.

Main Methods:

Bibliometric analysis of 2872 publications from Web of Science (2004-2020).
Visual analysis using CiteSpace software.
Identification of contributing entities and research themes.

Main Results:

Significant advancements in microplastic research since 2004, accelerating after 2012.
China and the United States are the leading contributors to microplastic research.
Research is multidisciplinary, focusing on distribution, toxicity, and co-pollution with heavy metals.
Membrane technology shows potential for microplastic removal.

Conclusions:

Microplastic research is a rapidly expanding and multidisciplinary field.
Current research focuses on environmental dispersion, toxicity, and coupled pollution.
Policy, regulation, and technological solutions like membrane filtration are important for addressing microplastic pollution.