The aim of this study was to evaluate the global scientific output of neurotoxicity of nanoparticles (NPs) and explore their hot spots and research trends. Articles about the neurotoxicity of NPs between 2008 and 2017 were taken from the Web of Science Core Collection database. The VOSviewer was used to analyze annual publications, countries/institutions, funding agencies, research objects, major journals, and international cooperation. The reference co-citation map and keywords were used to analyze the mechanisms of neurotoxicity of NPs. Six hundred and forty-one eligible studies were included for analysis, and the annual publications increased with time in the past decade. Based on the bibliometric analysis, China and the United States were the main countries in this field. Metals and metal oxides were the main types of NPs. Cell, rat, and mouse were the primary research objects of NPs. The main research hot spots might focus on the pathogenesis of NPs, such as oxidative stress and apoptosis. This study will help researchers understand the research status, hot spots, and trends of neurotoxicity of NPs.
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