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| Evolution of soil antimony pollution research：a bibliometric analysis |
| Received:April 29, 2025 |
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| KeyWord:antimony;soil;environmental behavior;soil-water interface;research hotspots |
| Author Name | Affiliation | E-mail | | QI Haitao | College of Environmental and Municipal Engineering, Qingdao University of Technology, Qingdao 266000, China
State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agricultural Development, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing 210008, China | | | WU Tongliang | State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agricultural Development, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing 210008, China | tlwu@issas.ac.cn | | ZHU Linfang | State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agricultural Development, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing 210008, China
University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing 210000, China | | | WANG Huawei | College of Environmental and Municipal Engineering, Qingdao University of Technology, Qingdao 266000, China | wanghuawei210@163.com | | WANG Yujun | State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agricultural Development, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing 210008, China
University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing 210000, China | |
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| Abstract: |
| This study employs bibliometric methods with CiteSpace and VOSviewer software to systematically analyze the literature on soil antimony（Sb）pollution research published between 1990 and 2024 in the Web of Science（WoS）and China National Knowledge Infrastructure（CNKI）databases. The results reveal a significant surge in publication output over the past five years（2020—2024）, which accounts for one-third of the total publications recorded over the entire 35-year period. The evolution of English-language research can be divided into three distinct phases. The embryonic stage（1990—2004）primarily focused on establishing analytical and determination methods for Sb and identifying pollution sources, with technique reliability validated through real-world sample analysis. The subsequent developmental stage（2005—2014）systematically investigated Sb adsorption / desorption processes at the soil-water interface, redox coupling mechanisms, and their associated ecotoxicity and health risk assessments. The cross-integration stage（2015—2024） is characterized by deep integration with microbiology, materials science, and big data technologies, driving multifaceted research centered on developing remediation materials, understanding microbial transformation processes, and assessing health impacts. Analysis of Chineselanguage literature identified four prominent research themes：“Sb analytical techniques”,“Sb immobilization in soil”,“pollution and ecological risk assessment in Sb mining areas”, and“Sb remediation and health assessment”. This thematic distribution reflects a progression from fundamental methodological research towards more systematic investigations of pollution mechanisms, risk assessment, and remediation technologies. Future research imperatives include delving deeper into microscopic mechanisms, strengthening studies on combined pollution, developing efficient remediation technologies, and enhancing the refinement of standards alongside international collaboration to effectively address the complex challenges posed by soil Sb pollution. |
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