Current research status and emerging trends of phosphogypsum resource utilization: A review combined with bibliometric analysis

Key Points

• Phosphogypsum resource utilization shows promise for sustainable development, benefiting both industry and environment.
• Over the past two decades, over 500 papers have addressed utilization techniques for phosphogypsum, highlighting its significance.
• Bibliometric analysis across various journals reveals emerging trends and potential pathways for resource development of phosphogypsum.
• The findings emphasize the need for more research to overcome challenges and promote the efficient use of phosphogypsum.