Bibliometric Exploration of Conversion of Sugars to Furan Derivatives 2,5-Dimethylfuran by Catalytic Process

Abstract

This study investigated the conversion of sugars into furan derivatives, specifically 2,5-dimethylfuran, through catalytic processes using bibliographic analysis. This method evaluates scientific outcomes and impact within a specific field by analyzing data such as publication trends, references, collaborative models, leading authors, and institutions. The study utilized data from the reliable Scopus database and conducted analysis using the visualization of similarity (VOS) viewer program to gain in-depth insights into the current state of research on this topic. The findings revealed that “5 hydroxymethyl furfural” was the most used keyword, followed by “biomass” and “catalysis.” The research trend remained stable and popular from 2006 to 2022, with a decline beginning in 2023. The growing number of publications indicates increasing interest and importance of these topics. Notably, China led in the number of publications, with 80% more than the second-ranked United States, followed closely by India in the third place. The study also highlighted citation linkages between authors and countries, providing a comprehensive overview of research on converting sugars to furan derivatives, particularly 2,5-dimethylfuran, through catalytic processes.