该文献计量分析对1990年至2023年的膜蒸馏(MD)研究进行了全面调查。涵盖4389种出版物,分析揭示了进化,趋势,以及该领域的未来方向。它深入研究了作者身份模式,出版趋势,著名期刊,以及揭示合作网络的全球贡献,研究热点,以及MD研究中新兴的主题。研究结果表明,广泛的全球参与,诸如海水淡化和膜科学杂志等备受尊敬的期刊是传播前沿研究的关键平台。分析进一步确定了推动MD研究的关键主题和概念,从膜特性到减轻膜污染的策略。共现分析进一步突出了研究主题的相互关联性,展示材料的进步,可持续供暖战略,污染物处理,和资源管理。叠加共现分析为新兴研究趋势提供了时间视角,勾勒出可能塑造MD未来的六个关键主题。这些包括材料和表面工程方面的创新,可持续供暖战略,新兴污染物处理,可持续水资源管理,数据驱动的方法,和可持续性评估。最后,这项研究是研究人员和工程师浏览MD研究动态景观的路线图,提供对当前趋势和未来轨迹的见解,最终旨在推动MD技术提高性能,可持续性和全球相关性。
This bibliometric analysis offers a comprehensive investigation into membrane
distillation (MD) research from 1990 to 2023. Covering 4389 publications, the analysis sheds light on the evolution, trends, and future directions of the field. It delves into authorship patterns, publication trends, prominent journals, and global contributions to reveal collaborative networks, research hotspots, and emerging themes within MD research. The findings demonstrate extensive global participation, with esteemed journals such as Desalination and the Journal of Membrane Science serving as key platforms for disseminating cutting-edge research. The analysis further identifies crucial themes and concepts driving MD research, ranging from membrane properties to strategies for mitigating membrane fouling. Co-occurrence analysis further highlights the interconnectedness of research themes, showcasing advancements in materials, sustainable heating strategies, contaminant treatment, and resource management. Overlay co-occurrence analysis provides temporal perspective on emerging research trends, delineating six key topics that will likely shape the future of MD. These include innovations in materials and surface engineering, sustainable heating strategies, emerging contaminants treatment, sustainable water management, data-driven approaches, and sustainability assessments. Finally, the study serves as a roadmap for researchers and engineers navigating the dynamic landscape of MD research, offering insights into current trends and future trajectories, ultimately aiming to propel MD technology towards enhanced performance, sustainability, and global relevance.