Environmental Dynamics and Risk: Bibliometric Insights into Soil Heavy Metal Accumulation Under Environmental Stressors

Under environmental stress, the migration and accumulation of heavy metals in soil profoundly affect ecosystem dynamics and environmental risks. This study applied CiteSpace bibliometric methods to visually analyze 1,768 publications from 2000 to 2024, based on the Web of Science Core Collection. Th...

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Main Authors: Jiaxiang Wang, Yueyao Li, Yimin Zhou, Jibai Long, Zhuoqing Li, Cheng Qiu, Qinghai Liu, Ming Lei
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description Under environmental stress, the migration and accumulation of heavy metals in soil profoundly affect ecosystem dynamics and environmental risks. This study applied CiteSpace bibliometric methods to visually analyze 1,768 publications from 2000 to 2024, based on the Web of Science Core Collection. The analysis included publication trends, keyword frequencies, international collaboration, core authors, and institutions. Results show a shift in focus from pollution identification and mechanisms to health risk assessment and material-based remediation. Notably, increasing attention has been given to lignocellulose-derived amendments such as humic acid and biochar for their potential in stabilizing soils under compound environmental stressors. Leading institutions such as the Chinese Academy of Sciences and U.S. research bodies have played prominent roles, while high-impact journals, including the Journal of Biogeography, reflect strong academic output. Keyword clustering and burst analysis highlight emerging cores like “speciation,” “health risk,” and “biochar,” showing a phase-based evolution of research themes. The field’s short citation half-life, frequent keyword bursts, and multidisciplinary integration confirm its status as a research frontier. This study provides a comprehensive knowledge map and valuable insight into the dynamic behavior of soil heavy metals under environmental stress.
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spelling doaj-art-414de30859cd4c389e859ce160b641702025-08-20T03:38:39ZengNorth Carolina State UniversityBioResources1930-21262025-06-01203671367352883Environmental Dynamics and Risk: Bibliometric Insights into Soil Heavy Metal Accumulation Under Environmental StressorsJiaxiang Wang0Yueyao Li1Yimin Zhou2Jibai Long3Zhuoqing Li4Cheng Qiu5Qinghai Liu6Ming Lei7College of Environment and Ecology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, ChinaCollege of Forestry, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, China.College of Environment and Ecology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, ChinaCollege of Environment and Ecology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, ChinaCollege of Environment and Ecology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, ChinaInstitute of Agricultural Product Quality Standard and Testing Research, Tibet Academy of Agricultural and Animal Husbandry Sciences, Lhasa 850032, ChinaInstitute of Agricultural Product Quality Standard and Testing Research, Tibet Academy of Agricultural and Animal Husbandry Sciences, Lhasa 850032, ChinaCollege of Environment and Ecology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, ChinaUnder environmental stress, the migration and accumulation of heavy metals in soil profoundly affect ecosystem dynamics and environmental risks. This study applied CiteSpace bibliometric methods to visually analyze 1,768 publications from 2000 to 2024, based on the Web of Science Core Collection. The analysis included publication trends, keyword frequencies, international collaboration, core authors, and institutions. Results show a shift in focus from pollution identification and mechanisms to health risk assessment and material-based remediation. Notably, increasing attention has been given to lignocellulose-derived amendments such as humic acid and biochar for their potential in stabilizing soils under compound environmental stressors. Leading institutions such as the Chinese Academy of Sciences and U.S. research bodies have played prominent roles, while high-impact journals, including the Journal of Biogeography, reflect strong academic output. Keyword clustering and burst analysis highlight emerging cores like “speciation,” “health risk,” and “biochar,” showing a phase-based evolution of research themes. The field’s short citation half-life, frequent keyword bursts, and multidisciplinary integration confirm its status as a research frontier. This study provides a comprehensive knowledge map and valuable insight into the dynamic behavior of soil heavy metals under environmental stress.https://ojs.bioresources.com/index.php/BRJ/article/view/24582extreme environmentssoil heavy metalsbiocharbibliometricscitespaceweb of science
spellingShingle Jiaxiang Wang
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extreme environments
soil heavy metals
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citespace
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title Environmental Dynamics and Risk: Bibliometric Insights into Soil Heavy Metal Accumulation Under Environmental Stressors
title_full Environmental Dynamics and Risk: Bibliometric Insights into Soil Heavy Metal Accumulation Under Environmental Stressors
title_fullStr Environmental Dynamics and Risk: Bibliometric Insights into Soil Heavy Metal Accumulation Under Environmental Stressors
title_full_unstemmed Environmental Dynamics and Risk: Bibliometric Insights into Soil Heavy Metal Accumulation Under Environmental Stressors
title_short Environmental Dynamics and Risk: Bibliometric Insights into Soil Heavy Metal Accumulation Under Environmental Stressors
title_sort environmental dynamics and risk bibliometric insights into soil heavy metal accumulation under environmental stressors
topic extreme environments
soil heavy metals
biochar
bibliometrics
citespace
web of science
url https://ojs.bioresources.com/index.php/BRJ/article/view/24582
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