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Bismuth

bismuth · also: Wismut, Colitis, Bismuthide, Element-Bi, Bismuth-209, Bismuth rod

FormulaBi
Mol. weight208.9804
PubChem CID5359367
InChIKeyJCXGWMGPZLAOME-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES[Bi]
85,102Patents
7,673Research papers
4,544Patents - last 3 years
703Papers - last 3 years

Who owns the IP

The organizations most actively patenting around this compound, ranked by referenced patent volume.

#AssigneePatents
1BASF SE835
2China Petroleum and Chemical Corp658
3Mitsubishi Chemical Corp460
4EIDP Inc406
5General Electric Co380
6Nippon Shokubai Co Ltd289
7Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd246
8Evonik Operations GmbH233
9Sony Corp230
10Koninklijke Philips NV211

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Where innovation is concentrated

Patent classifications ranked by volume reveal the technical domains with the most active filing.

#CodeAreaPatents
1Y02EClimate change mitigation: energy8,745
2B01JChemical/physical processes (e.g. catalysts)7,642
3Y02PClimate change mitigation: production7,238
4C07CAcyclic and carbocyclic compounds6,092
5H01LSemiconductor devices5,634
6Y10TCross-reference (technical subjects)5,126
7C22C4,711
8C08GPolymers from non-vinyl bonds (e.g. polyamides, polyesters)4,700
9C08KPolymer compositions (additives)4,463
10H01MBatteries and accumulators4,176

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Most-cited patents

Patents ranked by forward citations reveal the foundational inventions the field continues to build on.

TitleYearAssigneeCited by
Tin or bismuth complex catalysts and trigger cure of coatings therewith1988Sherwin Williams Co131
Arrays of semi-metallic bismuth nanowires and fabrication techniques therefor2001Johns Hopkins University107
OXIDES OF CUBIC CRYSTAL STRUCTURE CONTAINING BISMUTH AND AT LEAST ONE OF RUTHENIUM AND IRIDIUM1971EIDP Inc106
Bismuth titanate as a template layer for growth of crystallographically oriented silicon1995GUENZER; CHARLES S.99
Tin base lead-free solder composition containing bismuth, silver and antimony1989WILLARD INDUSTRIES, INC.99

Where research is gaining momentum

Research themes ranked by publication activity show where scientific interest is accelerating around this compound.

#Research topicPapers
1Helicobacter pylori-related gastroenterology studies40
2Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques22
3Endodontics and Root Canal Treatments22
4Radiopharmaceutical Chemistry and Applications10
5Radiation Dose and Imaging6
6Electrochemical Analysis and Applications5
7Luminescence Properties of Advanced Materials5
8Metal complexes synthesis and properties5
9Travel-related health issues5
10Radioactivity and Radon Measurements4

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Who's driving the science

The most-published authors working with this compound, alongside their primary affiliations.

#AuthorAffiliationPapers
1Javier P. GisbertHospital Universitario de La Princesa46
2Frank BruchertseiferJoint Research Centre36
3Aliyah MorgensternJoint Research Centre35
4David Y. GrahamBaylor College of Medicine34
5Christos ApostolidisJoint Research Centre28
6Hongzhe SunUniversity of Hong Kong26
7Martin W. BrechbielNational Cancer Institute21
8Mário Tanomaru‐FilhoUniversidade Estadual Paulista (Unesp)19
9Françis MégraudUniversité de Bordeaux17
10Barry AllenSt George Hospital16

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The literature that defines it

The most-cited papers anchoring the scientific record for this compound.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this compound's patent and research landscape, answered from the underlying data.

What is the molecular weight and chemical formula of bismuth?

Bismuth has the molecular formula Bi and a molecular weight of 208.9804. The InChI key for bismuth is JCXGWMGPZLAOME-UHFFFAOYSA-N.

Which organizations hold the most patents involving bismuth?

BASF SE leads with 835 patents, followed by China Petroleum and Chemical Corp with 658 patents, and Mitsubishi Chemical Corp with 460 patents. Other major patent holders include EIDP Inc, General Electric Co, and Nippon Shokubai Co Ltd.

What are the primary research topics associated with bismuth?

The main research topics include Helicobacter pylori-related gastroenterology studies with 40 papers, Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques with 22 papers, and Endodontics and Root Canal Treatments with 22 papers. Additional focus areas include Radiopharmaceutical Chemistry and Applications, Electrochemical Analysis and Applications, and Metal complexes synthesis and properties.

How has bismuth patent activity trended in recent years?

Patent activity involving bismuth peaked in 2018 with 3,317 patents and remained relatively stable through the early 2020s, with 3,143 patents in 2022. Activity declined in 2024 to 2,874 patents, representing a modest decrease from peak years.

What are the most-cited research papers on bismuth?

The highest-cited paper is Management of Helicobacter pylori infection—the Maastricht V/Florence Consensus Report from 2016 with 2,944 citations. Other highly-cited works include Efficient Visible Light Nitrogen Fixation with BiOBr Nanosheets from 2015 with 1,770 citations, and the ACG Clinical Guideline: Treatment of Helicobacter pylori Infection from 2017 with 1,610 citations.

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