OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Advances in Colloid and Interface Science is 83. 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 2022-08-01 to 2026-08-01.)

Article	Citations
Solid-state nanopore fabrication via controlled dielectric breakdown: Progress and prospects	398
Editorial Board	372
Biological colloids: Unique properties of membraneless organelles in the cell	368
Role of viscoelasticity in the buckling-to-folding transition of epithelial monolayers under uni-axial compression	359
Protein/virus-imprinted self-assembled monolayers for real-time selective detection	356
Recent progress in grazing incidence small-angle neutron scattering	320
Perspective into ion storage of pristine metal-organic frameworks in capacitive deionization	308
Bacteriogenic metallic and semiconducting nano-system as a potential sustainable solution for one health complexities	293
A critical review of cushion gas in underground hydrogen storage: Thermophysical properties, interfacial interactions, and numerical perspectives	255
Raman spectroscopy as the quantum eye to reveal molecular dynamics in biology	235
Non-homogeneous complex fluids for conformance control and displacement: A transformative enhanced oil recovery technology	223
Controversies on the mechanism and kinetics of emulsion polymerization: An updated critical review	213
Recent advances in the plant protein-polyphenol interactions for the stabilization of emulsions	209
Zeolites for CO2 capture – An overview	206
Breaking barriers in electrodeposition: Novel eco-friendly approach based on utilization of deep eutectic solvents	189
Smart and wearable electrochemical biosensors in biomedical diagnostics	186
Progress in understanding of evaporation of droplets:Fundamentals and applications	182
Weaving the next generation of (bio)materials: Semi-interpenetrated and interpenetrated polymeric networks for biomedical applications	179
In-situ carbon mineralization through injection of CO2-saturated water into basalts: Effects on pore network	176
Toward self-healing two dimensional MXene coatings for corrosion protection on metals: Design strategies and mechanisms	166
Nano-fibrous biopolymers as building blocks for gel networks: Interactions, characterization, and applications	166
Recent advances in the photothermocatalytic oxidation of formaldehyde in air	163
Structural and functional roles of lactic acid bacteria in food delivery systems: A dual perspective of passive encapsulation and active carriers	161
A critical review of superinsulation performance of ceramic nanofibrous aerogel for extreme conditions: Modeling, fabrication, applications, and outlook	151
A review of high internal phase Pickering emulsions: Stabilization, rheology, and 3D printing application	150

Molecular simulation-based insights into dye pollutant adsorption: A perspective review	148
Editorial Board	143
Editorial Board	142
Editorial Board	141
Editorial Board	136
Multifaceted arsenal in SELEX nanomedicine	135
Diagnosis and therapy of Alzheimer's disease: Light-driven heterogeneous redox processes	135
Advancement in surfactant-enhanced droplet deposition on the hydrophobic surfaces	134
Corrigendum to ‘Applications and advances in characterizing pore-interface structures in coal using small angle scattering technology: A review’ [Adv. Colloid Interface Sci. 349 (2026) 103769]	133
Bulk-to-interface engineering of solid-state electrolytes toward fast-charging Li/Na-ion batteries	131
Microbial reactions at gas–liquid and solid–liquid interfaces in underground hydrogen storage	128
Colloidal particle shape matters: Emulsion-directed shape design, interfacial mechanisms, and applications	128
Oil-rock interaction controlling oil migration and accumulation in porous shale reservoir: Insights from varied lacustrine basins in China	125
Comprehensive insights into the application of graphene-based aerogels for metals removal from aqueous media: Surface chemistry, mechanisms, and key features	123
Hydrophilicity and hydrophobicity consideration of organic surfactant compounds: Effect of alkyl chain length on corrosion protection	123
3D printing of hydrogel nanocomposites: A symbiotic union for advanced biomedical applications	123
Flexible tactile sensors with biomimetic microstructures: Mechanisms, fabrication, and applications	122
Hydrosilylation of porous silicon: Unusual possibilities and potential challenges	122
Mo-based MXenes: Synthesis, properties, and applications	120
Review of the role of surfactant dynamics in drop microfluidics	119
Native biolubricants mucin and lubricin: Comparative study of lubrication origins, synergy lubrication and molecularly mimicked biolubricants	118
Editorial Board	118
A comprehensive review on droplet impact dynamics on liquid surfaces: Experimental and numerical investigations of momentum, mass, and heat transfer	117
Random sequential adsorption: An efficient tool for investigating the deposition of macromolecules and colloidal particles	115
Tribology of 2D black phosphorus – Current state-of-the-art and future potential	114
Multifunctional lipid-based nanoparticles for wound healing and antibacterial applications: A review	114
Challenges and advances in nanolubricants: Stability, performance mechanisms, and industrial applications	113
Mechanisms and applications of reducing microbubble size via oscillatory gas supply: A comprehensive review	112
Recent advances in molecular simulations of clays: From slit pore to clay matrix nanopore	111
A review on quantifying the influence of lateral capillary interactions on the particle floatability and stability of particle-laden interfaces	109
The power of super-resolution microscopy in modern biomedical science	107
Fusogenic lipid nanocarriers: Nature-inspired design for advanced drug delivery systems	107
Chiroptical hybrid nanomaterials based on metal nanoparticles and biomolecules	107
Wetting of granular and porous materials	105
Enhancing the lifespan and durability of superamphiphobic surfaces for potential industrial applications: A review	104
Microfluidics-enabled core/shell nanostructure assembly: Understanding encapsulation processes via particle characterization and molecular dynamics	102
Molecular insights: How counterions determine surfactant aggregation	102
State-of-the-art in functionalized 3D/4D-printed magnetic hydrogels for environmental and biomedical applications	99
Transport and collection of water droplets interacting with bioinspired fibers	99
Sophorolipids: A comprehensive review on properties and applications	99
Recent progress in application of surface X-ray scattering techniques to soft interfacial films	99
Physical and chemical approaches to tailor 2D coating/substrate adhesion - Experimental and theoretical insights	99
3D printing of Pickering emulsions, Pickering foams and capillary suspensions – A review of stabilization, rheology and applications	98
Dynamic wetting of various liquids: Theoretical models, experiments, simulations and applications	98
Interface engineering and safety in solid-state batteries: Advancing from human-centered insights to AI-driven innovations	97
Advances in porous icephobic surfaces: Toward next-generation aircraft ice protection strategy	97
Covalent functionalization of MXenes for tribological purposes - a critical review	95
Editorial Board	91
Towards superior biopolymer gels by enabling interpenetrating network structures: A review on types, applications, and gelation strategies	91
Laser processing materials for photo-to-thermal applications	90

Enhancing the substrate selectivity of enzyme mimetics in biosensing and bioassay: Novel approaches	89
Editorial Board	89
Interfacial phenomena in shale reservoirs: Molecular insights into adsorption, wettability, and nanoconfined flow	88
Advanced CaCO3-derived delivery systems for bioactive compounds	87
Molecular interactions with bilayer membrane stacks using neutron and X-ray diffraction	86
Lessons from the history of inorganic nanoparticles for inhalable diagnostics and therapeutics	86
The electrodeposition of particle-metal matrix composite coatings to meet tribological and corrosion challenges	85
A comprehensive understanding on droplets	83
Lignin nanoparticle-stabilized pickering emulsion: Mechanism, influencing parameter, and emerging application	83
Recent progress in 1D MOFs and their applications in energy and environmental fields	83