Omoregie, AI, Ong, DEL, Alhassan, M, Basri, HF, Muda, K, Ojuri, OO and Ouahbi, T (2024) Two decades of research trends in microbial-induced carbonate precipitation for heavy metal removal: a bibliometric review and literature review. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. ISSN 0944-1344

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Abstract

Amidst the increasing significance of innovative solutions for bioremediation of heavy metal removal, this paper offers a thorough bibliometric analysis of microbial-induced carbonate precipitation (MICP) for heavy metal removal, as a promising technology to tackle this urgent environmental issue. This study focused on articles published from 1999 to 2022 in the Scopus database. It assesses trends, participation, and key players within the MICP for heavy metal sequestration. Among the 930 identified articles, 74 countries participated in the field, with China being the most productive. Varenyam Achal, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Chemosphere are leaders in the research landscape. Using VOSviewer and R-Studio, keyword hotspots like "MICP", "urease", and "heavy metals" underscore the interdisciplinary nature of MICP research and its focus on addressing a wide array of environmental and soil-related challenges. VOSviewer emphasises essential terms like "calcium carbonate crystal", while R-Studio highlights ongoing themes such as "soil" and "organic" aspects. These analyses further showcase the interdisciplinary nature of MICP research, addressing a wide range of environmental challenges and indicating evolving trends in the field. This review also discusses the literature concerning the potential of MICP to immobilise contaminants, the evolution of the research outcome in the last two decades, MICP treatment techniques for heavy metal removal, and critical challenges when scaling from laboratory to field. Readers will find this analysis beneficial in gaining valuable insights into the evolving field and providing a solid foundation for future research and practical implementation.

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	Done KJ 29/8/24
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Bibliometric visualisation; Biomineralisation; Global research trends; Heavy metal pollution; MICP; Ureolytic microorganisms; 03 Chemical Sciences; 05 Environmental Sciences; 06 Biological Sciences; Environmental Sciences
Subjects:	T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) T Technology > TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering T Technology > TH Building construction
Divisions:	Civil Engineering & Built Environment
Publisher:	Springer
SWORD Depositor:	A Symplectic
Date Deposited:	30 Aug 2024 09:31
Last Modified:	30 Aug 2024 16:02
DOI or ID number:	10.1007/s11356-024-34722-8
URI:	https://researchonline.ljmu.ac.uk/id/eprint/24035

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