@article{ART003342978},
author={Liu Yijun and Liu Zihao and Zhang Xiaoxiang and Meng Shiyu and Chen Zhiqiang and Qiu Shan and Deng Fengxia},
title={Unveiling trends and insights: a bibliometric analysis of nickel-based electrocatalysts for the valorization of HMF to FDCA},
journal={Carbon Letters},
issn={1976-4251},
year={2026},
volume={36},
number={3},
pages={1087-1124},
doi={10.1007/s42823-026-01051-4}
TY - JOUR
AU - Liu Yijun
AU - Liu Zihao
AU - Zhang Xiaoxiang
AU - Meng Shiyu
AU - Chen Zhiqiang
AU - Qiu Shan
AU - Deng Fengxia
TI - Unveiling trends and insights: a bibliometric analysis of nickel-based electrocatalysts for the valorization of HMF to FDCA
JO - Carbon Letters
PY - 2026
VL - 36
IS - 3
PB - Korean Carbon Society
SP - 1087
EP - 1124
SN - 1976-4251
AB - The electrochemical oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) to 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) over nickel-based catalysts is a pivotal route for sustainable biomass valorization. Unlike traditional reviews, this work innovatively integrates bibliometric analysis (1991–2025) with a critical assessment of catalyst science. We quantitatively map the field’s exponential growth, identifying key contributors and the strategic shift in research hotspots toward transition metal engineering. Furthermore, we systematically review technical advances in catalyst preparation, active site identification (specifically high-valent NiOOH), and reaction mechanisms (including the electrochemical-chemical mechanism). By combining data-driven insights with a deep analysis of in situ characterization and theoretical calculations, this review offers a novel, comprehensive perspective to guide the rational design of next-generation nickel electrocatalysts.
KW - HMF Electrocatalytic oxidation FDCA Nickel-based catalysts Bibliometric methods
DO - 10.1007/s42823-026-01051-4
ER -
Liu Yijun, Liu Zihao, Zhang Xiaoxiang, Meng Shiyu, Chen Zhiqiang, Qiu Shan and Deng Fengxia. (2026). Unveiling trends and insights: a bibliometric analysis of nickel-based electrocatalysts for the valorization of HMF to FDCA. Carbon Letters, 36(3), 1087-1124.
Liu Yijun, Liu Zihao, Zhang Xiaoxiang, Meng Shiyu, Chen Zhiqiang, Qiu Shan and Deng Fengxia. 2026, "Unveiling trends and insights: a bibliometric analysis of nickel-based electrocatalysts for the valorization of HMF to FDCA", Carbon Letters, vol.36, no.3 pp.1087-1124. Available from: doi:10.1007/s42823-026-01051-4
Liu Yijun, Liu Zihao, Zhang Xiaoxiang, Meng Shiyu, Chen Zhiqiang, Qiu Shan, Deng Fengxia "Unveiling trends and insights: a bibliometric analysis of nickel-based electrocatalysts for the valorization of HMF to FDCA" Carbon Letters 36.3 pp.1087-1124 (2026) : 1087.
Liu Yijun, Liu Zihao, Zhang Xiaoxiang, Meng Shiyu, Chen Zhiqiang, Qiu Shan, Deng Fengxia. Unveiling trends and insights: a bibliometric analysis of nickel-based electrocatalysts for the valorization of HMF to FDCA. 2026; 36(3), 1087-1124. Available from: doi:10.1007/s42823-026-01051-4
Liu Yijun, Liu Zihao, Zhang Xiaoxiang, Meng Shiyu, Chen Zhiqiang, Qiu Shan and Deng Fengxia. "Unveiling trends and insights: a bibliometric analysis of nickel-based electrocatalysts for the valorization of HMF to FDCA" Carbon Letters 36, no.3 (2026) : 1087-1124.doi: 10.1007/s42823-026-01051-4
Liu Yijun; Liu Zihao; Zhang Xiaoxiang; Meng Shiyu; Chen Zhiqiang; Qiu Shan; Deng Fengxia. Unveiling trends and insights: a bibliometric analysis of nickel-based electrocatalysts for the valorization of HMF to FDCA. Carbon Letters, 36(3), 1087-1124. doi: 10.1007/s42823-026-01051-4
Liu Yijun; Liu Zihao; Zhang Xiaoxiang; Meng Shiyu; Chen Zhiqiang; Qiu Shan; Deng Fengxia. Unveiling trends and insights: a bibliometric analysis of nickel-based electrocatalysts for the valorization of HMF to FDCA. Carbon Letters. 2026; 36(3) 1087-1124. doi: 10.1007/s42823-026-01051-4
Liu Yijun, Liu Zihao, Zhang Xiaoxiang, Meng Shiyu, Chen Zhiqiang, Qiu Shan, Deng Fengxia. Unveiling trends and insights: a bibliometric analysis of nickel-based electrocatalysts for the valorization of HMF to FDCA. 2026; 36(3), 1087-1124. Available from: doi:10.1007/s42823-026-01051-4
Liu Yijun, Liu Zihao, Zhang Xiaoxiang, Meng Shiyu, Chen Zhiqiang, Qiu Shan and Deng Fengxia. "Unveiling trends and insights: a bibliometric analysis of nickel-based electrocatalysts for the valorization of HMF to FDCA" Carbon Letters 36, no.3 (2026) : 1087-1124.doi: 10.1007/s42823-026-01051-4
