Mapping Global Research on Nanoparticle-Induced Oxidative Stress: A Bibliometric Approach (2000–2025)
International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Forensic Medicine,
Vol. 16 (2026),
1 January 2026
,
Page 1-10
https://doi.org/10.22037/ijmtfm.v16.50787
Abstract
Background: This study provides a bibliometric overview of global research on the toxicological impacts of nanoparticles (NPs), with a particular focus on oxidative stress in environmental systems.
Methods: A total of 1507 documents published between 2000 and 2025 were retrieved from the Scopus database. Using Bibliometrix and VOSviewer, we analysed leading countries and authors, keyword co-occurrence, publication trends, and research gaps.
Results: Scientific output in this field has increased rapidly, with an average annual growth rate of 24.15% and a mean of 41.98 citations per article, indicating substantial scholarly impact. Oxidative stress emerged as the central theme, with particular emphasis on the roles of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and antioxidant defense systems.
Conclusion: Despite the field's strong growth, important gaps remain, including limited work on chronic exposure, interactions between NPs and other pollutants, and effects on non-model organisms.
- Bibliometrics, Nanoparticles, Ecotoxicology, Oxidative Stress, Reactive Oxygen Species, Environmental Pollution
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