Bibliometric Analysis of Articles on Essential Oil Nanoemulsions

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Published: 2025-10-30
DOI: https://doi.org/10.26538/tjnpr/v9i10.44
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Bioactive compounds, Nanoemulsion, Essential Oil, Bibliometric

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Rizky D. Larasati
Pharmacy Department, Sebelas Maret University, Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia
Lia Puspitasari
Pharmacy Department, Sebelas Maret University, Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia
Audi N. Yusfiya
Pharmacy Department, Sebelas Maret University, Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia
Ahmad Ainurrofiq
Pharmacy Department, Sebelas Maret University, Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia
Syaiful Choiri
Pharmacy Department, Sebelas Maret University, Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia
Imam Prabowo
Pharmacy Department, Sebelas Maret University, Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia
Hana A. Fatimi
Pharmacy Department, Sebelas Maret University, Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia

Abstract

Essential oils are complex volatile mixtures, many of which have various demonstrated pharmacological effects. However, their ability to penetrate tissues and their stability are affected by their hydrophobic character and volatility. To overcome these challenges, nanoemulsions are reported to be among the most suitable strategies. Therefore, this study aimed to conduct a bibliometric analysis of scientific articles on essential oil nanoemulsions published between 2015 and 2025. VOSviewer and biblioshiny tools were used to identify peer-reviewed publications in the Scopus database. A total of 1460 relevant publications from 81 nations were identified, the majority being classified as Biological and Agricultural Science. Iran was at the forefront of this field of study, and the National Research Centre was the most prominent affiliate. The International Journal of Biological Macromolecules was the leading publication. The results showed that essential oil, antibacterial action, and nanoemulsion were the terms used most often. A total of 4 clusters were identified through analysis of the co-citation network, including geographical application, transdisciplinary studies, food, and pharmaceutical. Essential oil, nanoemulsion, Escherichia coli, and thymol were terms identified using author keyword analysis. Over the specified period, the number of articles increased, suggesting a consistent rising trend.

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Vol. 9 No. 10 (2025): Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research (TJNPR)

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Bibliometric Analysis of Articles on Essential Oil Nanoemulsions. (2025). Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research , 9(10), 5025 – 5032. https://doi.org/10.26538/tjnpr/v9i10.44

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