Bibliometric Analysis and Visualization of Nanoindentation Research

Area of Science:

• Materials Science
• Nanotechnology
• Mechanical Engineering

Background:

• Nanoindentation is crucial for characterizing micro- and nanoscale mechanical properties.
• Understanding research trends aids in identifying future directions and priorities.

Purpose of the Study:

• To visualize and analyze publication trends in nanoindentation technology.
• To identify leading countries, institutions, authors, and research hotspots.
• To forecast the future trajectory of nanoindentation research.

Main Methods:

• Bibliometric analysis of 14,373 papers from Web of Science (2013-2022).
• Utilized CiteSpace software for data visualization and analysis.
• Examined publication counts, geographic distribution, key contributors, and keywords.

Main Results:

• A global increase in nanoindentation publications was observed.
• China emerged as the leading country for research output.
• Upadrasta Ramamurty identified as the most prolific author; Oliver and Pharr's work highly cited.
• Six research hotspots representing current frontiers were identified.

Conclusions:

• Nanoindentation technology is experiencing significant global growth.
• Future research should focus on expanding applicability, enhancing measurement accuracy, and refining theoretical models.
• This analysis provides a strategic overview for researchers in the field.