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Mapping the evolution of seawater desalination research (2000–2024): Bibliometric and co-word analysis of 11,000+ publications

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Seawater desalination (SWD) can partially mitigate the increasing freshwater needs globally. Although, SWD is multifaceted and involves processes with environmental and economic challenges, research is often analyzed through Literature Reviews (LRs) in specific contexts that may miss general trends. Bibliometric Analyzes (BAs), however, provide researchers with an overview through Co-occurrence Networks (CNs), Strategic Diagrams (SDs), Thematic Subnetworks (TSs), and Thematic Evolution Diagrams (TEDs). Nevertheless, their use in SWD research has been limited, with minimal attention given to them. Thus, we created a bibliometric dataset, compared it with other BAs, and developed CNs, SDs, TSs, and a TED for SWD. Furthermore, key term searches (Energy, Solar, Reverse Osmosis, Modeling and Optimization, Membrane Distillation, Environmental, Economics, Fouling, Nanofiltration, and Ultrafiltration) and their literature are discussed. Geographical analysis shows China and the US lead SWD research, shifting from process design to membrane fabrication and solar energy. Furthermore, RO remains the leading technique despite high energy demands. Solar desalination shows promise but faces cost and scalability challenges. Environmental and economic concerns are discussed, as well as emerging solutions regarding, solar desalination, blue energy, “blue carbon”, and zero liquid discharge. Research gaps include fouling effects and pretreatment incorporation in optimizations are also highlighted.
Huang, Mengting (58109654100); Li, Jiayin (57188566760); Jiang, Min (57486315800); Shang, Chuan (58663672600); Huang, Qiqi (59490029100); Zhang, Zhang (57020777800)
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2024
10.3390/su162411063
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85213255785&doi=10.3390%2fsu162411063&partnerID=40&md5=c651503abe2c60fca581e1f06ddba8c1
School of Art Design and Media, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China; School of Architecture and Design, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, China; School of Architecture and Urban Planning, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400045, China; Institute for Smart City of Chongqing University in Liyang, Chongqing University, Liyang, 213300, China; Key Laboratory of New Technology for Construction of Cities in Mountain Area, Ministry of Education, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400045, China
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