Biocrude is a raw material with many applications. Its production takes place through the pyrolysis method of residual biomass. This product can serve as a renewable alternative to fossil fuels, which contributes to reducing gas emissions that worsen the greenhouse effect. However, technological and economic challenges still need to be resolved. Thus, the application of nanocatalysts in the production and refinement of biocrude is presented. Its use is justified by its potential to improve the efficiency and selectivity of production processes. Given this, the present work aims to apply advanced bibliometrics to study nanocatalysts for biocrude production. Therefore, the present work will address the primary studies using nanocatalysts to synthesise bio-crude. The central countries/regions that carry out productions, areas of research that involve the topic and future trends in these areas. Given this, it was possible to observe cooperation between the USA, India and Ecuador, with India being responsible for the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University. This primary institution publishes on the subject. Finally, it is possible to define that nanocatalysts offer significant opportunities to increase efficiency, reduce costs and promote sustainability in biocrude production.