The emerging issue of microplastics in marine environment: A bibliometric analysis from 2004 to 2020

Microplastic pollution in marine environment has been a growing public concern in recent years. This article analyzed the scientific literatures related to marine microplastics through a combination of social network analysis and bibliometrics. Researches related to microplastics have grown rapidly...

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Published in:Marine pollution bulletin 2022-06, Vol.179, p.113712-113712, Article 113712
Main Authors: Zhou, Chongyu, Bi, Ran, Su, Chuanghong, Liu, Wenhua, Wang, Tieyu
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analysis
Bibliometric analysis
Bibliometrics
Ecological risks
Environmental risk
International cooperation
Marine environment
Marine pollution
Microplastic pollution
Microplastics
Network analysis
Plastic debris
Plastic pollution
Pollutants
Pollution detection
Public concern
Sea pollution
Social networks
Social organization
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Summary:Microplastic pollution in marine environment has been a growing public concern in recent years. This article analyzed the scientific literatures related to marine microplastics through a combination of social network analysis and bibliometrics. Researches related to microplastics have grown rapidly since 2011, with approximately two-thirds of the total number of articles published in the last three years. Researchers in United States and Europe have provided tremendous support, however, the efforts and progress of Chinese researchers cannot be ignored. Moreover, the international cooperation is getting closer, and related strategies are launched continuously. The results showed that Marine Pollution Bulletin is the most active journal. Through keyword analysis, we understand the development history and current hotspots of the whole microplastics researches, including ecological risks, interrelationship between microplastics and other pollutants, and detection methodology. Finally, some suggestions and perspectives for future microplastics research are provided. [Display omitted] •We conducted a bibliometric analysis on microplastics in marine from 2004 to 2020.•Recent three years contributions accounts for nearly 70% of the total publications.•USA and UK contributed hugely following by China's recent dramatically increasing•Marine Pollution Bulletin was identified as a top productive journal on this topic.•Coupled effect with other pollutants and risks need urgent concern and investigation.
ISSN:0025-326X
1879-3363
DOI:10.1016/j.marpolbul.2022.113712