Exploring Biosensors' Scientific Production and Research Patterns: A Bibliometric Analysis.

Area of Science:

• Biotechnology
• Sensor Technology
• Bibliometrics

Background:

• Growing importance of sustainable biosensor production for diverse industries.
• Need to track advancements for future opportunities in biosensing.
• Focus on technological solutions in health, chemical, and food sectors.

Purpose of the Study:

• Map scientific production in the biosensors field.
• Identify the scientific and technological knowledge base.
• Track main scientific organizations developing biosensor technology (2019-2023).

Main Methods:

• Bibliometric analysis of journal articles.
• Data sourced from the Web of Science database.
• Selection of vital biosensor-related concepts by project researchers.

Main Results:

• Identified the global distribution of knowledge competencies and research partnerships.
• Characterized the scientific and technological knowledge base of biosensing devices.
• Highlighted the main scientific organizations involved in biosensor development.

Conclusions:

• Lack of scientific ties between major producing organizations (China, USA, Russia) identified.
• Need for new co-authorship and collaboration mechanisms to foster synergies.
• Understanding contributing factors to knowledge focus on sensor performance and design.