Current status and research trends of electroplating wastewater treatment: Systematic review and bibliometric analysis

IF 8.3 1区工程技术 Q1 ENGINEERING, CHEMICAL

Desalination Pub Date : 2025-05-12 DOI:10.1016/j.desal.2025.119004

Zhonghong Li , Caili Du

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The electroplating industry integral to manufacturing generates wastewater containing toxic substances that threaten environmental and public health, necessitating the development of effective treatment technologies to ensure the industry's sustainable advancement and environmental protection. To understand the current research and identify emerging trends in the field of electroplating wastewater (EPW) treatment, a comprehensive review of the literature from 1990 to 2024 was conducted. This review utilized the Web of Science Core Collection (WOSCC) database to ensure a broad and representative sample of relevant studies. The advanced bibliometric tools, including the “bibliometrix” package, VOSviewer, and CiteSpace were employed to conduct a detailed visual analysis including annual publication outputs, major contributing groups (countries/regions, institutions, and authors), influential journals, and keyword dynamics. The findings revealed a global increase in scholarly publications in the field of EPW treatment, with notable contributions emerging from research institutions and authors from China. The most influential journals were the Journal of Hazardous Materials, Separation and Purification Technology, and Chemical Engineering Journal. Co-occurrence and burst analysis of keywords indicated that current research in EPW treatment predominantly focuses on different treatment techniques including chemical precipitation, ion exchange, electrochemical, membrane separation, and adsorption, with the adsorption method receiving pervasive attention. Additionally, the development and application of functional materials have emerged as significant research hotspots, demonstrating considerable potential to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of EPW treatment processes. This trend underscores the evolving landscape of EPW treatment methodologies emphasizing the need for innovative and effective solutions to tackle environmental challenges.

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电镀废水处理的现状与研究趋势：系统综述与文献计量分析

电镀行业是制造业不可或缺的一部分，其产生的废水含有有毒物质，威胁环境和公众健康，因此需要开发有效的处理技术，以确保该行业的可持续发展和环境保护。为了解电镀废水（EPW）处理领域的研究现状和新趋势，对1990年至2024年的相关文献进行了综述。本综述利用Web of Science Core Collection （WOSCC）数据库来确保相关研究的广泛和代表性样本。利用先进的文献计量工具，包括“bibliometrix”软件包、VOSviewer和CiteSpace，对年度出版物产出、主要贡献群体（国家/地区、机构和作者）、影响力期刊和关键词动态进行了详细的可视化分析。研究结果显示，EPW治疗领域的学术出版物在全球范围内有所增加，其中来自中国的研究机构和作者做出了显著贡献。最具影响力的期刊是《危险材料学报》、《分离与净化技术》和《化学工程学报》。关键词的共现和突发分析表明，目前对EPW处理的研究主要集中在化学沉淀法、离子交换法、电化学法、膜分离法和吸附法等不同的处理技术上，其中吸附法受到普遍关注。此外，功能材料的开发和应用已成为重要的研究热点，在提高EPW处理工艺的效率和可持续性方面显示出巨大的潜力。这一趋势强调了EPW处理方法的不断发展，强调需要创新和有效的解决方案来应对环境挑战。

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Desalination 工程技术-工程：化工

CiteScore

14.60

自引率

20.20%

发文量

619

审稿时长

41 days

期刊介绍： Desalination is a scholarly journal that focuses on the field of desalination materials, processes, and associated technologies. It encompasses a wide range of disciplines and aims to publish exceptional papers in this area. The journal invites submissions that explicitly revolve around water desalting and its applications to various sources such as seawater, groundwater, and wastewater. It particularly encourages research on diverse desalination methods including thermal, membrane, sorption, and hybrid processes. By providing a platform for innovative studies, Desalination aims to advance the understanding and development of desalination technologies, promoting sustainable solutions for water scarcity challenges.