Bibliometric analysis of antibiofouling membranes in water treatment highlighting global research trends, challenges, impacts and future opportunities.
IF 2 3区 生物学Q3 BIOTECHNOLOGY & APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY
Mohd Amirul Mukminin Latirin, Mohd Akmali Mokhter, Norazah Basar, Murielle Rabiller-Baudry, Anthony Szymczyk
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Abstract
Antibiofouling membranes have become pivotal in addressing fouling challenges in membrane-based processes across water treatment, desalination and industrial applications. This review presents a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of global research trends, challenges, impacts and future opportunities in antibiofouling membranes. Utilising Bibliometrix in R and advanced visualisation techniques, 172 publications from 2006 to 2023 were analysed, with data extracted from Scopus and Web of Science databases accessed on December 5, 2024. Key bibliometric indicators, including total citations, co-authorship networks and keyword co-occurrences, were explored to map the scientific landscape. The findings reveal a steady growth in research, with the most cited publication achieving 452 citations and an average of 45.2 citations per year. Surface modification emerged as the dominant theme, occurring 60 times and achieving the highest betweenness centrality of 1,252.975, highlighting its role in improving antifouling and biofilm resistance. Other critical research areas include nanofiltration, reverse-osmosis membranes and the integration of advanced materials like graphene oxide, silver nanoparticles and polydopamine. Interdisciplinary collaborations among material science, chemistry and environmental engineering were identified as key drivers of innovation. Despite advancements, gaps persist in scaling up technologies, addressing environmental sustainability, and applying antibiofouling membranes in underexplored areas like seawater desalination and wastewater treatment. Emerging trends, including energy-efficient solutions, biofilm mitigation and computational modelling for predictive performance, present significant opportunities for future research. This review underscores the transformative potential of antibiofouling membranes in enhancing operational efficiency and sustainability. By addressing identified research gaps and fostering interdisciplinary approaches, this study provides actionable insights and a strategic roadmap for researchers and policymakers to advance antibiofouling membrane technologies to meet global water and environmental challenges.
在水处理、海水淡化和工业应用中，抗生素污染膜已成为解决污染挑战的关键。本文综述了抗生素污染膜的全球研究趋势、挑战、影响和未来机遇的综合文献计量学分析。利用Bibliometrix in R和先进的可视化技术，分析了从2006年到2023年的172份出版物，数据提取自Scopus和Web of Science数据库，于2024年12月5日访问。主要的文献计量指标，包括总引用、合著者网络和关键词共现，被用来绘制科学景观。研究结果显示，研究稳步增长，被引用最多的出版物达到452次，平均每年被引用45.2次。表面修饰成为主要主题，共发生60次，中间度中心性最高，达到1,252.975，突出了其在提高防污和生物膜抗性方面的作用。其他关键的研究领域包括纳滤、反渗透膜和先进材料的集成，如氧化石墨烯、纳米银和聚多巴胺。材料科学、化学和环境工程之间的跨学科合作被确定为创新的关键驱动力。尽管取得了进步，但在扩大技术规模、解决环境可持续性问题以及在海水淡化和废水处理等未开发领域应用抗生素污染膜方面仍然存在差距。新兴趋势，包括节能解决方案、生物膜缓解和预测性能的计算建模，为未来的研究提供了重要机会。这篇综述强调了抗生素污染膜在提高操作效率和可持续性方面的变革潜力。通过解决已确定的研究差距和促进跨学科方法，本研究为研究人员和政策制定者提供了可操作的见解和战略路线图，以推进抗生素污染膜技术，以应对全球水和环境挑战。
期刊介绍：
Biofouling is an international, peer-reviewed, multi-discliplinary journal which publishes original articles and mini-reviews and provides a forum for publication of pure and applied work on protein, microbial, fungal, plant and animal fouling and its control, as well as studies of all kinds on biofilms and bioadhesion.
Papers may be based on studies relating to characterisation, attachment, growth and control on any natural (living) or man-made surface in the freshwater, marine or aerial environments, including fouling, biofilms and bioadhesion in the medical, dental, and industrial context.
Specific areas of interest include antifouling technologies and coatings including transmission of invasive species, antimicrobial agents, biological interfaces, biomaterials, microbiologically influenced corrosion, membrane biofouling, food industry biofilms, biofilm based diseases and indwelling biomedical devices as substrata for fouling and biofilm growth, including papers based on clinically-relevant work using models that mimic the realistic environment in which they are intended to be used.
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