A Brief Bibliometric Analysis of Microplastic and Nanoplastic Particles in Food †
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Miroslav M. Vrvić
1, 
Nikoleta Lugonja
2,*,
Srđan Miletić
2,
Mira Pucarević
1,
Dragana-Linda Mitić
1,
Vesna Teofilović
3 and
Nataša Stojić
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Faculty of Environmental Protection, Educons University, 21208 Sremska Kamenica, Serbia
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Institute of Chemistry, Technology and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade, 11000 Beograd, Serbia
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Faculty of Technology Novi Sad, University of Novi Sad, 2100 Novi Sad, Serbia
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Presented at the 14th European Nutrition Conference FENS 2023, Belgrade, Serbia, 14–17 November 2023.
Proceedings 2023, 91(1), 257; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2023091257
Published: 5 February 2024
(This article belongs to the Proceedings of The 14th European Nutrition Conference FENS 2023)
Abstract
:Microplastic and nanoplastic particles have gained significant attention in recent years due to their potential presence in various environmental matrices, including food. This bibliometric analysis aims to explore the scientific landscape surrounding the study of microplastic and nanoplastic particles in food, shedding light on key research trends, prominent authors, and notable journals in this field. To conduct this analysis, a comprehensive search was performed on scholarly databases, including Web of Science, PubMed, and Scopus, using relevant keywords such as “microplastic”, “nanoplastic”, “food”, and related terms. The analysis focused on peer-reviewed articles published between 2020 and 2023. The search found 313 articles on microplastic and nanoplastic particles in food, indicating a growing interest in this research area. The number of publications showed an upward trend, with the most productive year being 2020 (38% of papers), followed by 2023 and 2021 (23% each). In 2020, 16% of papers were published. Among the analyzed articles, 48% were original research papers, 46% were reviews, and the remaining 6% included book chapters, perspectives, and other publications. The analysis revealed that the most prolific authors in this field include researchers such as Jansen, M.A.K., Abbasi, S., and Banerjee, A., who have significantly contributed to the study of microplastics and nanoplastics in food. Additionally, several collaborations between different research institutions were observed, emphasizing the multidisciplinary nature of this research area. Furthermore, the analysis identified key journals publishing research on microplastics and nanoplastics in food, including Science of the Total Environment, the Journal of Hazardous Materials, and Environmental Pollution. The increasing number of publications on microplastic and nanoplastic particles in food indicates the growing awareness and concern regarding the potential risks associated with these contaminants. This bibliometric analysis provides insights into the scientific landscape of microplastic and nanoplastic particles in food. The analysis demonstrates the upward trajectory of research in this field, identifies influential authors, and highlights the significant role of specific journals. Continued research and collaboration are essential to further our understanding of the impacts of microplastics and nanoplastics on food safety and human health, facilitating the development of effective mitigation strategies.
Author Contributions
Conceptualization, methodology, and writing—original draft preparation M.M.V.; writing—review and editing, N.L., S.M., M.P., D.-L.M., V.T. and N.S.; project administration, and funding acquisition N.S. All authors have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript.
Funding
This research was supported by the European Union’s Horizon Europe Project GREENLand—Twinning Microplastic-free Environment under grant agreement number 101079267, and by the Ministry of Science, Technological Development and Innovation of Republic of Serbia (Contract No: 451-03-47/2023-01/200026).
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Data Availability Statement
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Conflicts of Interest
The authors declare no conflict of interest.
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Vrvić, M.M.; Lugonja, N.; Miletić, S.; Pucarević, M.; Mitić, D.-L.; Teofilović, V.; Stojić, N. A Brief Bibliometric Analysis of Microplastic and Nanoplastic Particles in Food. Proceedings 2023, 91, 257. https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2023091257
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Vrvić MM, Lugonja N, Miletić S, Pucarević M, Mitić D-L, Teofilović V, Stojić N. A Brief Bibliometric Analysis of Microplastic and Nanoplastic Particles in Food. Proceedings. 2023; 91(1):257. https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2023091257
Chicago/Turabian StyleVrvić, Miroslav M., Nikoleta Lugonja, Srđan Miletić, Mira Pucarević, Dragana-Linda Mitić, Vesna Teofilović, and Nataša Stojić. 2023. "A Brief Bibliometric Analysis of Microplastic and Nanoplastic Particles in Food" Proceedings 91, no. 1: 257. https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2023091257
