Research progress and trends of natural attenuation technology in groundwater management： a CiteSpace-based visualization analysis

ZHU Tao; LIU Yusheng; SHA Haoqun; Fu Shunjiang

doi:10.13205/j.hjgc.202505007

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ZHU Tao, LIU Yusheng, SHA Haoqun, Fu Shunjiang. Research progress and trends of natural attenuation technology in groundwater management： a CiteSpace-based visualization analysis[J]. ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING , 2025, 43(5): 57-66. doi: 10.13205/j.hjgc.202505007

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ZHU Tao, LIU Yusheng, SHA Haoqun, Fu Shunjiang. Research progress and trends of natural attenuation technology in groundwater management： a CiteSpace-based visualization analysis[J]. ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING , 2025, 43(5): 57-66. doi: 10.13205/j.hjgc.202505007

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ZHU Tao, LIU Yusheng, SHA Haoqun, Fu Shunjiang. Research progress and trends of natural attenuation technology in groundwater management： a CiteSpace-based visualization analysis[J]. ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING , 2025, 43(5): 57-66. doi: 10.13205/j.hjgc.202505007

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Research progress and trends of natural attenuation technology in groundwater management： a CiteSpace-based visualization analysis

doi: 10.13205/j.hjgc.202505007

School of Chemical & Environmental Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing), Beijing 100083, China

Received Date: 2023-09-02
Accepted Date: 2024-04-03
Rev Recd Date: 2024-02-06

Available Online: 2025-09-11

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Abstract

Natural attenuation technology has been widely applied abroad in recent years thanks to its features such as cost-effectiveness and sustainability. However， in China， there is currently a lack of complete engineering application cases. This paper conducts a visual analysis on global literature published in the field of natural attenuation from 2001 to 2021 by relying on the CiteSpace software and taking the Web of Science（WOS） Core Database as the data source. The results reveal that the United States occupies a dominant position in this field. The number of papers published by the United States accounts for 31.7% of the total number of papers published worldwide. In China， the most influential institution in this field is the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Currently， the research in the field of natural attenuation can be divided into two stages. During the first stage， the main focus is on the mechanism and application of natural attenuation. In the second stage， the emphasis is mainly placed on how to enhance the natural attenuation process through biostimulation or bioaugmentation methods. In future research efforts， more attention should be directed towards the natural attenuation process that is dominated by organisms. Meanwhile， greater emphasis should also be placed on the natural attenuation process of organic pollutants. It is essential to explore deeper into these aspects as they play crucial roles in understanding and improving the application of natural attenuation technology. The natural attenuation process dominated by organisms may involve complex interactions among various biological factors， and more in-depth study of it can help us better utilize the natural power of biological systems to deal with environmental issues. Similarly， organic pollutants are common and have significant impacts on the ecological environment. Focusing on their natural attenuation processes can provide valuable insights for developing more effective pollution control and environmental restoration strategies.
- natural attenuation,
- CiteSpace,
- microbiology,
- soil and groundwater

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