Particle technology in catalyst design for water treatment application: Review and bibliometric analysis

This report aimed to examine particle technology's latest developments and potential applications in water treatment through bibliometric analysis. The results showed high interest in publications on particle technology for water treatment applications. Specifically, when it was during the period between 2021 and 2024. Research interest in particle technology was also shown in industries, concentrating on more specific topics such as energy and adsorption processes, catalyst surfaces, structures, and selectivity, wastewater and pollutant treatment, and zeolite materials. Furthermore, developed countries showed the most interest in the application of particle technology. Although the use of particles for water treatment applications has demonstrated great potential, there has not been much research on particle technology and there is still significant room for development. This study presented a new contribution in uncovering the under-explored potential applications of particle technology in specific regions or sectors and paves the way for further research in the optimization of particle technology for water quality improvement on a global scale.