Trends in anti-UV films or composites: A bibliometric study

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Result on the web

<a href="https://doi.org/10.24036/teknomekanik.v8i2.44072" target="_blank" >https://doi.org/10.24036/teknomekanik.v8i2.44072</a>

DOI - Digital Object Identifier

<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.24036/teknomekanik.v8i2.44072" target="_blank" >10.24036/teknomekanik.v8i2.44072</a>

Result language

angličtina

Original language name

Trends in anti-UV films or composites: A bibliometric study

Original language description

Anti-UV films and composites play a critical role in protecting materials from ultraviolet-induced degradation, which can weaken polymers, reduce product lifespan, and compromise performance in sectors such as food packaging, outdoor coatings, and biomedical devices. The growing emphasis on sustainability and the need for environmentally friendly protective materials have further accelerated research on UV-shielding technologies that incorporate biopolymers, multifunctional additives, and renewable resources. This study presents a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of global research on anti-UV films and composites over the period 2014–2024. Data were retrieved from the Scopus database and analyzed using Bibliometrix (R package) and VOSviewer were employed to analyze publication patterns, map keyword networks, and visualize thematic evolution, as these tools enable robust quantitative and structural mapping of large bibliographic datasets. Three dominant thematic clusters were identified: (i) nanoparticle-based UV shielding using inorganic fillers such as ZnO and TiO₂, (ii) multifunctional films integrating UV protection with antibacterial and antioxidant properties, and (iii) biopolymer-based matrices emphasizing mechanical durability and environmental sustainability. These clusters highlight the convergence of performance, sustainability, and multifunctionality as key drivers shaping current research directions. Despite significant progress, the analysis reveals limited attention to scalability, industrial compatibility, and long-term performance evaluation. The findings underscore the need for future research to incorporate pilot-scale processing, life-cycle assessments, and interdisciplinary collaboration to bridge the gap between laboratory formulations and commercial implementation. Overall, this bibliometric study provides a consolidated understanding of the evolution and research landscape of anti-UV films and composites.

Czech name

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Czech description

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Type

J_SC - Article in a specialist periodical, which is included in the SCOPUS database

CEP classification

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OECD FORD branch

20302 - Applied mechanics

Project

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Continuities

I - Institucionalni podpora na dlouhodoby koncepcni rozvoj vyzkumne organizace

Publication year

2025

Confidentiality

S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

Name of the periodical

Teknomekanik

ISSN

2621-9980

e-ISSN

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Volume of the periodical

8

Issue of the periodical within the volume

2

Country of publishing house

ID - INDONESIA

Number of pages

17

Pages from-to

252-268

UT code for WoS article

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EID of the result in the Scopus database

2-s2.0-105030709900