Adipose Stem Cell Tissue Engineering (ASCTE) has emerged as a promising field of research in recent years. To gain comprehensive insights into this field, we conducted a comprehensive bibliometric analysis using Web of Science Core Collection and various bibliometric tools, including CiteSpace, VOS viewer, and R-Bibliometrix. Our analysis focuses on the historical development and evolution of active topics in ASCTE from a time-dynamics perspective, covering 4522 publications, 3924 academic institutions, and 873 journals, with significant growth observed over the past two decades. In terms of the global research landscape, the United States and China dominate the field. Shanghai Jiao Tong University, the University of Pittsburgh, and Ming Ho University are the top three institutions contributing to research in this area. Biomaterials is identified as the central journal in terms of cocitation analysis. Our analysis also reveals new areas of development, such as 3D printing, platelet lysate, and clinical practice, as well as current trends in hydrogels, nanomaterials, and extracellular vesicles. These findings point to exciting prospects for future ASCTE research. Unlike previous subjective reviews, our bibliometric analysis provides an objective assessment of the current state and emerging trends in ASCTE research, allowing researchers to identify popular research areas and explore new directions in this dynamic field.
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In this study, we utilized bibliometric tools to comprehensively analyze adipose stem cell tissue engineering research over the past two decades, mapping its global distribution, research profiles, hotspots, and future trends. Through this analysis, researchers can effectively identify hotspots and explore new directions, facilitating global collaboration and advancement in this rapidly evolving field. Our findings provide a reliable and effective foundation for science and technology policy and management, aiding in policy formulation, decision making, and evaluation of research projects in this area.
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