Transformation of mechanochemistry from a comminution tool to powerful chemical science: A bibliometric data-driven perspective

Key Points

• The study aims to explore the evolution of mechanochemistry and its impact on chemical science.
• Conducted bibliometric analysis on existing literature related to mechanochemistry.
• Analyzed data trends in mechanochemistry applications and developments over time.
• Evaluated the shift from comminution methods to broader chemical transformations.
• Identified significant growth in mechanochemistry publications over the past two decades.
• Highlighted key areas where mechanochemistry has enabled new chemical processes.
• Demonstrated a shift in perception of mechanochemistry from a tool to a scientific discipline.

Abstract