A bibliometric analysis of molybdenum-based nanomaterials in the biomedical field

Molybdenum (Mo)-based nanomaterials have been widely used in biomedical fields due to their various nanostructures and unique physical/chemical properties. Although various reviews have described the development of Mo-based materials in the biomedical field, an objective and comprehensive summary and analysis of research trends in this field is still rare. Therefore, we used the bibliometric analysis method to analyze all relevant literature on the biological application of Mo-based nanomaterials in recent years. First, we use bibliometric tools to analyze the dataset by year, country/region, institution and research hotspot to obtain the research trends. Next, based on objectively identified research hotspots, the biomedical applications of Mo-based nanomaterials are reviewed comprehensively, mainly including sensors, cancer imaging/therapy and antibacterial applications. Finally, we discussed the application prospects and challenges of Mo-based materials. This article provides a new perspective to understand the current research progress and further promote the development of Mo-based nanomaterials in biomedical research.