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Bibliometric Analysis of Single-Atom Catalysis: A Scoping Review
Muffarih Shah1, Noor Majeed1, Asif Ali2
1Department of Chemistry, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan, KP-23200, Pakistan.
Single-Atom Catalysts (SACs) are revolutionizing catalysis with high efficiency. Bibliometric analysis reveals growing global research, key applications in energy and environment, and future innovation potential.
Area of Science:
- Catalysis Science and Technology
- Materials Science
- Nanotechnology
Background:
- Single-Atom Catalysts (SACs) utilize individual metal atoms for high efficiency and selectivity.
- Patents and diverse applications in energy, environment, and synthesis highlight SACs' importance.
- Growing scientific and technical interest in SACs is evident across industries.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of Single-Atom Catalyst (SAC) research.
- To identify scientific output, research trends, and topic patterns in the SAC field.
Main Methods:
- Bibliometric analysis of 488 SAC papers from the Web of Science database.
- Analysis included keyword co-occurrence, trending topics, citations, publication areas, and funding.
- Tools used: VOS viewer, R software, and Microsoft Excel.
Main Results:
- Consistent growth in SAC publications, with China and the USA as leading contributors.
- Global impact and collaborative nature of SAC research are significant.
- Diverse applications identified, with increasing scientific and technical focus.
Conclusions:
- SACs play a crucial role in advancing catalysis, with identified trends in applications like energy storage and environmental remediation.
- Bibliometric insights guide future research, highlighting potential in sustainable chemical synthesis.
- Further investigation into SAC stability, scalability, and new material development is recommended.
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