Polysiloxane in the Biomedical Field: Bibliometric and Visual Analysis

Area of Science:

• Biomedical Engineering
• Polymer Science
• Materials Science

Background:

• Polysiloxane is a versatile polymer utilized in various biomedical applications.
• Its inherent biocompatibility and micro/nano-scale processability make it suitable for advanced medical devices and implants.
• The growing interest necessitates a comprehensive analysis of research trends.

Purpose of the Study:

• To analyze the research landscape of polysiloxane in biomedicine.
• To identify research hotspots and publication trends from 2002 to 2021.
• To provide insights into the development history and future directions of polysiloxane in biomedical fields.

Main Methods:

• Bibliometric analysis of publications from PubMed and Citex's data analysis platform.
• Keyword analysis to identify research hotspots.
• Temporal analysis of publication volume from January 2002 to December 2021.

Main Results:

• A significant increase in publications concerning polysiloxane in biomedicine over the past two decades.
• Identification of key research areas and emerging trends within polysiloxane biomedical applications.
• Demonstration of a growing interdisciplinary collaboration between polymer science and biomedical disciplines.

Conclusions:

• Polysiloxane research in biomedicine has experienced substantial growth, indicating its increasing importance.
• The identified research hotspots and trends offer valuable guidance for future R&D.
• This analysis underscores the dynamic and expanding role of polysiloxane in advancing biomedical technologies.