A bibliometric analysis of biochar in sustainable agriculture

Abstract

This study explores the intricate interaction between biochar and sustainable agriculture and uses a rigorous quantitative approach to disentangle the different aspects. The temporal dimension shows an increase in scientific productivity since 2019, fostering elaborate author collaboration networks. The dominant publication comes from countries such as the Netherlands, Switzerland, Great Britain, Germany, and the United States. Careful analysis of citation dynamics and co-occurring keywords picks up nuanced thematic foundations. The dominant influence of highly cited articles, linked by common scientific references, is significantly reflected in academic discourse. The projections provide insight into continued expansion, highlighting a promising trend in the development of biochar and sustainable agricultural research.