OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Advances in Colloid and Interface Science is 82. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-11-01 to 2025-11-01.)

Article	Citations
Controversies on the mechanism and kinetics of emulsion polymerization: An updated critical review	884
Recent advances in the plant protein-polyphenol interactions for the stabilization of emulsions	327
Structural and functional roles of lactic acid bacteria in food delivery systems: A dual perspective of passive encapsulation and active carriers	291
A review of high internal phase Pickering emulsions: Stabilization, rheology, and 3D printing application	275
Editorial Board	260
Nano-fibrous biopolymers as building blocks for gel networks: Interactions, characterization, and applications	254
Progress in understanding of evaporation of droplets:Fundamentals and applications	223
Role of viscoelasticity in the buckling-to-folding transition of epithelial monolayers under uni-axial compression	187
Biological colloids: Unique properties of membraneless organelles in the cell	185
Breaking barriers in electrodeposition: Novel eco-friendly approach based on utilization of deep eutectic solvents	178
Toward self-healing two dimensional MXene coatings for corrosion protection on metals: Design strategies and mechanisms	176
Fluorinated surfactants: A review on recent progress on synthesis and oilfield applications	176
A critical review of superinsulation performance of ceramic nanofibrous aerogel for extreme conditions: Modeling, fabrication, applications, and outlook	175
Weaving the next generation of (bio)materials: Semi-interpenetrated and interpenetrated polymeric networks for biomedical applications	174
Recent advances in the photothermocatalytic oxidation of formaldehyde in air	172
Perspective into ion storage of pristine metal-organic frameworks in capacitive deionization	167
Molecular simulation-based insights into dye pollutant adsorption: A perspective review	163
Nanoparticles: From synthesis to applications and beyond	163
Fabrication of air filters with advanced filtration performance for removal of viral aerosols and control the spread of COVID-19	158
Editorial Board	157
3D printing of hydrogel nanocomposites: A symbiotic union for advanced biomedical applications	145
Editorial Board	145
Editorial Board	145
Multifaceted arsenal in SELEX nanomedicine	144
Editorial Board	138

Review of the role of surfactant dynamics in drop microfluidics	136
Advances in antibubble formation and potential applications	131
Drug-dendrimer complexes and conjugates: Detailed furtherance through theory and experiments	127
Encapsulation of volatile compounds in liquid media: Fragrances, flavors, and essential oils in commercial formulations	126
Advancement in surfactant-enhanced droplet deposition on the hydrophobic surfaces	124
Diagnosis and therapy of Alzheimer's disease: Light-driven heterogeneous redox processes	122
Hydrosilylation of porous silicon: Unusual possibilities and potential challenges	120
Comprehensive insights into the application of graphene-based aerogels for metals removal from aqueous media: Surface chemistry, mechanisms, and key features	118
Mo-based MXenes: Synthesis, properties, and applications	116
Hydrophilicity and hydrophobicity consideration of organic surfactant compounds: Effect of alkyl chain length on corrosion protection	114
Practical application of nanoencapsulated nutraceuticals in real food products; a systematic review	112
Flexible tactile sensors with biomimetic microstructures: Mechanisms, fabrication, and applications	112
Editorial Board	111
Chiroptical hybrid nanomaterials based on metal nanoparticles and biomolecules	109
Multispherical shapes of vesicles highlight the curvature elasticity of biomembranes	108
Enhancing the lifespan and durability of superamphiphobic surfaces for potential industrial applications: A review	107
Transport and collection of water droplets interacting with bioinspired fibers	107
Physical and chemical approaches to tailor 2D coating/substrate adhesion - Experimental and theoretical insights	107
Playing with sizes and shapes of colloidal particles via dry etching methods	106
Tribology of 2D black phosphorus – Current state-of-the-art and future potential	105
Molecular insights: How counterions determine surfactant aggregation	105
Recent progress in application of surface X-ray scattering techniques to soft interfacial films	104
The power of super-resolution microscopy in modern biomedical science	102
Multifunctional lipid-based nanoparticles for wound healing and antibacterial applications: A review	101
Random sequential adsorption: An efficient tool for investigating the deposition of macromolecules and colloidal particles	101
Microfluidics-enabled core/shell nanostructure assembly: Understanding encapsulation processes via particle characterization and molecular dynamics	101
A review on quantifying the influence of lateral capillary interactions on the particle floatability and stability of particle-laden interfaces	100
State-of-the-art in functionalized 3D/4D-printed magnetic hydrogels for environmental and biomedical applications	100
Towards superior biopolymer gels by enabling interpenetrating network structures: A review on types, applications, and gelation strategies	99
Sophorolipids: A comprehensive review on properties and applications	98
Covalent functionalization of MXenes for tribological purposes - a critical review	98
Electrokinetic behavior of artificial and natural calcites: A review of experimental measurements and surface complexation models	98
Stability and release mechanisms of double emulsions loaded with bioactive compounds; a critical review	97
Dynamic wetting of various liquids: Theoretical models, experiments, simulations and applications	97
3D printing of Pickering emulsions, Pickering foams and capillary suspensions – A review of stabilization, rheology and applications	96
Metal organic frameworks (MOFs) as multifunctional nanoplatform for anticorrosion surfaces and coatings	96
Editorial Board	94
Surfactants, cellulose nanocrystals, and chitosan: Their contributions to pesticide delivery systems	94
Packing in multimodal crystals and particle assemblies as models for dynamic packing during spontaneous and enforced particle movement: Settling, viscosity and elasticity	91
Research advances and future perspectives of biomimetic superhydrophobic wood based on fractal theory	90
Biomimetic materials for efficient emulsion separation: Based on the perspective of energy	89
Exploring the impact of particle stability, size, and morphology on nanofluid thermal conductivity: A comprehensive review for energy applications	88
Laser processing materials for photo-to-thermal applications	87
Dissipative particle dynamics simulations in colloid and Interface science: a review	87
Intelligent high-tech coating of natural biopolymer layers	86
Lessons from the history of inorganic nanoparticles for inhalable diagnostics and therapeutics	86
Lignin nanoparticle-stabilized pickering emulsion: Mechanism, influencing parameter, and emerging application	85
Molecular interactions with bilayer membrane stacks using neutron and X-ray diffraction	85
Smart hydrogel: A new platform for cancer therapy	85
Nanozymes meet hydrogels: Fabrication, progressive applications, and perspectives	85

A comprehensive understanding on droplets	84
The electrodeposition of particle-metal matrix composite coatings to meet tribological and corrosion challenges	84
A review of sodium silicate solutions: Structure, gelation, and syneresis	82
Mangiferin: A comprehensive review on its extraction, purification and uses in food systems	82
Enhancing the substrate selectivity of enzyme mimetics in biosensing and bioassay: Novel approaches	82
Recent progress in 1D MOFs and their applications in energy and environmental fields	82
Overview of the development of slippery surfaces: Lubricants from presence to absence	82
Studying surfactant mass transport through dynamic interfacial tension measurements: A review of the models, experiments, and the contribution of microfluidics	82
Advanced CaCO3-derived delivery systems for bioactive compounds	82