Plastic pollution in water ecosystems: A bibliometric analysis from 2000 to 2020

This paper presents a bibliometric analysis of research on plastic pollution in water ecosystems from 2000 to 2020. It systematically reviews the scientific literature to identify trends, key research areas, influential authors, and emerging topics in the field. The analysis provides a comprehensive overview of the academic landscape concerning plastic waste in aquatic environments, shedding light on the increasing scientific attention to this critical environmental issue.