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The Studies on Chitosan for Sustainable Development: A Bibliometric Analysis.
Weng Siew Lam1, Weng Hoe Lam1, Pei Fun Lee1
1Department of Physical and Mathematical Science, Faculty of Science, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kampar Campus, Jalan Universiti, Bandar Barat, Kampar 31900, Perak, Malaysia.
Materials (Basel, Switzerland)
|April 13, 2023
Summary
Chitosan shows growing importance for sustainable development, with research peaking in 2022. Key applications include antibacterial uses and water treatment, highlighting its environmental benefits.
Area of Science:
- Chitosan research spans Material Science, Chemistry, and Engineering.
- Focuses on sustainable development applications.
Background:
- Chitosan is a biocompatible polymer with diverse applications.
- It plays a crucial role in environmental sustainability by absorbing pollutants.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a bibliometric analysis of chitosan for sustainable development.
- To analyze publication trends, impactful research, and international collaboration.
Main Methods:
- Bibliometric analysis of 8002 documents from 1976-2023 using Scopus database.
- Performance analysis with Harzing's Publish or Perish and science mapping with VOSviewer.
Main Results:
- Annual publications show an upward trend, peaking in 2022.
- China leads in publications, while the US leads in citations and impact.
- India shows the largest international collaboration.
Conclusions:
- Chitosan research for sustainable development is rapidly expanding.
- Emerging trends focus on antibacterial applications and water treatment using chitosan as a biosorbent.
