Uncovering Research Trends of Phycobiliproteins Using Bibliometric Approach
Phycobiliproteins are gaining popularity as long-term, high-value natural products which can be alternatives to synthetic products. This study analyzed research trends of phycobiliproteins from 1909 to 2020 using a bibliometric approach based on the Scopus database. The current findings showed that...
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| author | Hui Teng Tan Fatimah Md. Yusoff Yam Sim Khaw Siti Aqlima Ahmad Noor Azmi Shaharuddin |
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| description | Phycobiliproteins are gaining popularity as long-term, high-value natural products which can be alternatives to synthetic products. This study analyzed research trends of phycobiliproteins from 1909 to 2020 using a bibliometric approach based on the Scopus database. The current findings showed that phycobiliprotein is a burgeoning field in terms of publications outputs with “biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology” as the most related and focused subject. The Journal of Applied Phycology was the most productive journal in publishing articles on phycobiliproteins. Although the United States of America (U.S.A.) contributed the most publications on phycobiliproteins, the Chinese Academy of Sciences (China) is the institution with the largest number of publications. The most productive author on phycobiliproteins was Glazer, Alexander N. (U.S.A.). The U.S.A. and Germany were at the forefront of international collaboration in this field. According to the keyword analysis, the most explored theme was the optimization of microalgae culture parameters and phycobiliproteins extraction methods. The bioactivity properties and extraction of phycobiliproteins were identified as future research priorities. <i>Synechococcus</i> and <i>Arthrospira</i> were the most cited genera. This study serves as an initial step in fortifying the phycobiliproteins market, which is expected to exponentially expand in the future. Moreover, further research and global collaboration are necessary to commercialize phycobiliproteins and increase the consumer acceptability of the pigments and their products. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-77deaea5b9714e6cb1a609cfa3d154512023-11-23T01:04:21ZengMDPI AGPlants2223-77472021-11-011011235810.3390/plants10112358Uncovering Research Trends of Phycobiliproteins Using Bibliometric ApproachHui Teng Tan0Fatimah Md. Yusoff1Yam Sim Khaw2Siti Aqlima Ahmad3Noor Azmi Shaharuddin4Aquatic Animal Health and Therapeutics Laboratory, Institute of Bioscience, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Selangor, MalaysiaInternational Institute of Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Port Dickson 71050, Negeri Sembilan, MalaysiaAquatic Animal Health and Therapeutics Laboratory, Institute of Bioscience, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Selangor, MalaysiaDepartment of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Selangor, MalaysiaDepartment of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Selangor, MalaysiaPhycobiliproteins are gaining popularity as long-term, high-value natural products which can be alternatives to synthetic products. This study analyzed research trends of phycobiliproteins from 1909 to 2020 using a bibliometric approach based on the Scopus database. The current findings showed that phycobiliprotein is a burgeoning field in terms of publications outputs with “biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology” as the most related and focused subject. The Journal of Applied Phycology was the most productive journal in publishing articles on phycobiliproteins. Although the United States of America (U.S.A.) contributed the most publications on phycobiliproteins, the Chinese Academy of Sciences (China) is the institution with the largest number of publications. The most productive author on phycobiliproteins was Glazer, Alexander N. (U.S.A.). The U.S.A. and Germany were at the forefront of international collaboration in this field. According to the keyword analysis, the most explored theme was the optimization of microalgae culture parameters and phycobiliproteins extraction methods. The bioactivity properties and extraction of phycobiliproteins were identified as future research priorities. <i>Synechococcus</i> and <i>Arthrospira</i> were the most cited genera. This study serves as an initial step in fortifying the phycobiliproteins market, which is expected to exponentially expand in the future. Moreover, further research and global collaboration are necessary to commercialize phycobiliproteins and increase the consumer acceptability of the pigments and their products.https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/10/11/2358microalgaepigmentcommercialbiotechnologyapplicationsbioproduction |
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| title | Uncovering Research Trends of Phycobiliproteins Using Bibliometric Approach |
| title_full | Uncovering Research Trends of Phycobiliproteins Using Bibliometric Approach |
| title_fullStr | Uncovering Research Trends of Phycobiliproteins Using Bibliometric Approach |
| title_full_unstemmed | Uncovering Research Trends of Phycobiliproteins Using Bibliometric Approach |
| title_short | Uncovering Research Trends of Phycobiliproteins Using Bibliometric Approach |
| title_sort | uncovering research trends of phycobiliproteins using bibliometric approach |
| topic | microalgae pigment commercial biotechnology applications bioproduction |
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