In the information society

the analysis and utilization of literature is an essential skill for college students. Document visualization tools can display important elements of literature in visual form

which is helpful for understanding and mastering document. Taking the example of guiding the Innovation Training Program of College Students

the application of literature analysis software HistCite in the issue of torrefaction of biomass polymers was introduced. By using this software

the literature of torrefaction was analyzed. The major research institutes

authors

and key subject words were obtained from the analysis

and the visual literature chronological chart was also produced. This was beneficial for the understanding of the trends of the research field

hot issue and scientific frontier

thus helping the students to quickly master the development situation of the research field.