OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Advances in Colloid and Interface Science is 84. 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 2022-01-01 to 2026-01-01.)

Article	Citations
Editorial Board	939
Nano-fibrous biopolymers as building blocks for gel networks: Interactions, characterization, and applications	351
Role of viscoelasticity in the buckling-to-folding transition of epithelial monolayers under uni-axial compression	320
Biological colloids: Unique properties of membraneless organelles in the cell	293
Weaving the next generation of (bio)materials: Semi-interpenetrated and interpenetrated polymeric networks for biomedical applications	284
Controversies on the mechanism and kinetics of emulsion polymerization: An updated critical review	273
Perspective into ion storage of pristine metal-organic frameworks in capacitive deionization	251
Progress in understanding of evaporation of droplets:Fundamentals and applications	215
Fluorinated surfactants: A review on recent progress on synthesis and oilfield applications	207
Recent advances in the photothermocatalytic oxidation of formaldehyde in air	198
A critical review of cushion gas in underground hydrogen storage: Thermophysical properties, interfacial interactions, and numerical perspectives	195
Breaking barriers in electrodeposition: Novel eco-friendly approach based on utilization of deep eutectic solvents	191
Molecular simulation-based insights into dye pollutant adsorption: A perspective review	186
Nanoparticles: From synthesis to applications and beyond	186
A review of high internal phase Pickering emulsions: Stabilization, rheology, and 3D printing application	185
A critical review of superinsulation performance of ceramic nanofibrous aerogel for extreme conditions: Modeling, fabrication, applications, and outlook	185
Recent advances in the plant protein-polyphenol interactions for the stabilization of emulsions	178
Fabrication of air filters with advanced filtration performance for removal of viral aerosols and control the spread of COVID-19	174
Bacteriogenic metallic and semiconducting nano-system as a potential sustainable solution for one health complexities	174
Toward self-healing two dimensional MXene coatings for corrosion protection on metals: Design strategies and mechanisms	173
Structural and functional roles of lactic acid bacteria in food delivery systems: A dual perspective of passive encapsulation and active carriers	163
Editorial Board	160
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Hydrosilylation of porous silicon: Unusual possibilities and potential challenges	143
Comprehensive insights into the application of graphene-based aerogels for metals removal from aqueous media: Surface chemistry, mechanisms, and key features	134
Multifaceted arsenal in SELEX nanomedicine	133
Advances in antibubble formation and potential applications	130
Practical application of nanoencapsulated nutraceuticals in real food products; a systematic review	129
Advancement in surfactant-enhanced droplet deposition on the hydrophobic surfaces	129
3D printing of hydrogel nanocomposites: A symbiotic union for advanced biomedical applications	128
Flexible tactile sensors with biomimetic microstructures: Mechanisms, fabrication, and applications	126
Drug-dendrimer complexes and conjugates: Detailed furtherance through theory and experiments	125
Review of the role of surfactant dynamics in drop microfluidics	123
Hydrophilicity and hydrophobicity consideration of organic surfactant compounds: Effect of alkyl chain length on corrosion protection	122
Diagnosis and therapy of Alzheimer's disease: Light-driven heterogeneous redox processes	119
Mo-based MXenes: Synthesis, properties, and applications	119
Editorial Board	117
Playing with sizes and shapes of colloidal particles via dry etching methods	117
Multispherical shapes of vesicles highlight the curvature elasticity of biomembranes	117
A review on quantifying the influence of lateral capillary interactions on the particle floatability and stability of particle-laden interfaces	115
Recent progress in application of surface X-ray scattering techniques to soft interfacial films	115
Microfluidics-enabled core/shell nanostructure assembly: Understanding encapsulation processes via particle characterization and molecular dynamics	113
The power of super-resolution microscopy in modern biomedical science	113
Chiroptical hybrid nanomaterials based on metal nanoparticles and biomolecules	112
Advances in porous icephobic surfaces: Toward next-generation aircraft ice protection strategy	111
Electrokinetic behavior of artificial and natural calcites: A review of experimental measurements and surface complexation models	107
State-of-the-art in functionalized 3D/4D-printed magnetic hydrogels for environmental and biomedical applications	107
Sophorolipids: A comprehensive review on properties and applications	107
Random sequential adsorption: An efficient tool for investigating the deposition of macromolecules and colloidal particles	106
Tribology of 2D black phosphorus – Current state-of-the-art and future potential	104
Physical and chemical approaches to tailor 2D coating/substrate adhesion - Experimental and theoretical insights	104
Interface engineering and safety in solid-state batteries: Advancing from human-centered insights to AI-driven innovations	102
Challenges and advances in nanolubricants: Stability, performance mechanisms, and industrial applications	102
Recent advances in molecular simulations of clays: From slit pore to clay matrix nanopore	101
Transport and collection of water droplets interacting with bioinspired fibers	101
Towards superior biopolymer gels by enabling interpenetrating network structures: A review on types, applications, and gelation strategies	100
Covalent functionalization of MXenes for tribological purposes - a critical review	99
Dynamic wetting of various liquids: Theoretical models, experiments, simulations and applications	99
Stability and release mechanisms of double emulsions loaded with bioactive compounds; a critical review	98
Multifunctional lipid-based nanoparticles for wound healing and antibacterial applications: A review	98
3D printing of Pickering emulsions, Pickering foams and capillary suspensions – A review of stabilization, rheology and applications	98
Molecular insights: How counterions determine surfactant aggregation	96
Metal organic frameworks (MOFs) as multifunctional nanoplatform for anticorrosion surfaces and coatings	95
Fusogenic lipid nanocarriers: Nature-inspired design for advanced drug delivery systems	93
Enhancing the lifespan and durability of superamphiphobic surfaces for potential industrial applications: A review	93
Editorial Board	92
Research advances and future perspectives of biomimetic superhydrophobic wood based on fractal theory	91
Packing in multimodal crystals and particle assemblies as models for dynamic packing during spontaneous and enforced particle movement: Settling, viscosity and elasticity	91
A comprehensive understanding on droplets	91
Studying surfactant mass transport through dynamic interfacial tension measurements: A review of the models, experiments, and the contribution of microfluidics	90
Overview of the development of slippery surfaces: Lubricants from presence to absence	90
Surfactants, cellulose nanocrystals, and chitosan: Their contributions to pesticide delivery systems	90
Lessons from the history of inorganic nanoparticles for inhalable diagnostics and therapeutics	90

Molecular interactions with bilayer membrane stacks using neutron and X-ray diffraction	89
Intelligent high-tech coating of natural biopolymer layers	88
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	86
Mangiferin: A comprehensive review on its extraction, purification and uses in food systems	86
Enhancing the substrate selectivity of enzyme mimetics in biosensing and bioassay: Novel approaches	86
Recent progress in 1D MOFs and their applications in energy and environmental fields	85
Recent advances in superhydrophobic polyurethane: Preparations and applications	84
Lignin nanoparticle-stabilized pickering emulsion: Mechanism, influencing parameter, and emerging application	84
A review of sodium silicate solutions: Structure, gelation, and syneresis	84