Systematic and Bibliometric Analysis of Magnetite Nanoparticles and Their Applications in (Biomedical) Research. Issue 1 (14th September 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Fleming, Charlotte L.; Golzan, Mojtaba; Gunawan, Cindy; McGrath, Kristine C.
• Is Part Of: Global challenges. Volume 7:Issue 1(2023)
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• Publication Date: 2022-09-14
• Subjects: applications -- bibliometrics -- composition -- magnetite -- nanoparticles -- reviews; Climatic changes -- Periodicals; Sustainable development -- Periodicals; Globalization -- Environmental aspects -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 500
• DOI: 10.1002/gch2.202200009
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2056-6646

Abstract

Abstract: Recent reports show air pollutant magnetite nanoparticles (MNPs) in the brains of people with Alzheimer's disease (AD). Considering various field applications of MNPs because of developments in nanotechnology, the aim of this study is to identify major trends and data gaps in research on magnetite to allow for relevant environmental and health risk assessment. Herein, a bibliometric and systematic analysis of the published magnetite literature ( n = 31 567) between 1990 to 2020 is completed. Following appraisal, publications ( n = 244) are grouped into four time periods with the main research theme identified for each as 1990–1997 "oxides, " 1998–2005 "ferric oxide, " 2006–2013 "pathology, " and 2014–2020 "animal model." Magnetite formation and catalytic activity dominate the first two time periods, with the last two focusing on the exploitation of nanoparticle engineering. Japan and China have the highest number of citations for articles published. Longitudinal analysis indicates that magnetite research for the past 30 years shifted from environmental and industrial applications, to biomedical and its potential toxic effects. Therefore, whilst this study presents the research profile of different countries, the development in research on MNPs, it also reveals that further studies on the effects of MNPs on human health is much needed. Abstract : Bibliometric and systematic analysis shows research from 1990 to 2020 reveals the versatility of magnetite nanoparticles and their evolving usage in a number of fields. Initially focusing on the environmental and industrial applications, to the biomedical applications. However, recent research highlights their toxicity and potential detrimental effects on human health.