In order to give a systematic profile of the international research on rapid detection of pesticides from 2004 to 2013, this paper conducted a bibliometrical analysis combined with a multi variate statistical analysis, co-word cluster analysis, and a social network analysis on the research articles and patents in this field. It is concluded from the study that the research on rapid detection of pesticides is developed quickly, and biosensor and immunoassay are highlight technologies. The emerging technologies such as nano-related technology come to the force continually. China has plenty of research outcomes while the research quality is still need to improve.

Topological insulator is a new quantum state of matter that has been discovered in recent years. It is one of the most active research frontiers of condensed physics. The research is significant for exploring and discovering new quantum phenomena, the application landscape and the market potentials are very promising. Here, based on Web of Science and Thomson Innovation, we show the international research trends of topological insulators by qualitatively analyzing the research articles and patents. And we provide some suggestions for promoting the research of topological insulators in China.

The number of invention patents for strategic emerging industries granted by SIPO assumes a growth trend as a whole during 2009-2013. The growth difference of invention patents granted in 7 fields of strategic emerging industries was obvious. The number of granted invention patents obtained by domestic applicants exceeded those obtained by foreign applicants. As to the granted invention patents of foreign applicants, applicants from Japan and the U.S. occupied absolute advantage. As to the granted invention patents, the applicant enterprise type accounted for the largest portion.