Cellulose-based materials in environmental protection: A scientometric and visual analysis review
Liandong Jing1, Tianyu Shi1, Yulung Chang2
1Key Laboratory of Pollution Control Chemistry and Environmental Functional Materials for Qinghai-Tibet Plateau of the National Ethnic Affairs Commission, Institute of Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, School of Chemistry and Environment, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610041, China.
The Science of the Total Environment
|April 22, 2024
Summary
This review analyzes research on cellulose-based materials for environmental protection. Key themes include extraction, pollutant adsorption, and nanocellulose applications, highlighting future directions in sustainable material development.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Materials Science
- Chemistry
Background:
- Cellulose-based materials are recognized for their sustainability and environmental applications.
- A gap exists in scientometric analyses of this research domain.
- This study provides a comprehensive review of the field.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a scientometric analysis of cellulose-based materials for environmental protection.
- To identify key research themes and trends.
- To highlight future research directions.
Main Methods:
- Scientometric analysis of academic literature.
- Historical review of research trends.
- Selection of 21 highly cited articles and 10 productive journals.
Main Results:
- Five interconnected research themes were identified: cellulose extraction/degradation, pollutant adsorption, cellulose-acetate membranes, nanocellulose materials, and other cellulose derivatives (e.g., carboxymethyl cellulose, bacterial cellulose).
- Analysis of author keywords and literature revealed research focuses within these themes.
- Identification of highly cited papers and productive journals in the field.
Conclusions:
- Future research should focus on eco-friendly and cost-effective methods for cellulose and derivative preparation, especially nanocellulose.
- Machine learning holds potential for advancing cellulose-based material applications.
- Expanding the scope of cellulose-based materials for environmental protection is a promising avenue.
