OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Advances in Colloid and Interface Science is 79. 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 2021-09-01 to 2025-09-01.)

Article	Citations
Editorial Board	817
Nano-fibrous biopolymers as building blocks for gel networks: Interactions, characterization, and applications	311
Toward self-healing two dimensional MXene coatings for corrosion protection on metals: Design strategies and mechanisms	270
Controversies on the mechanism and kinetics of emulsion polymerization: An updated critical review	243
Recent advances in the plant protein-polyphenol interactions for the stabilization of emulsions	237
Weaving the next generation of (bio)materials: Semi-interpenetrated and interpenetrated polymeric networks for biomedical applications	236
Recent advances in the photothermocatalytic oxidation of formaldehyde in air	220
A critical review of superinsulation performance of ceramic nanofibrous aerogel for extreme conditions: Modeling, fabrication, applications, and outlook	193
Breaking barriers in electrodeposition: Novel eco-friendly approach based on utilization of deep eutectic solvents	180
Fabrication of air filters with advanced filtration performance for removal of viral aerosols and control the spread of COVID-19	178
Molecular simulation-based insights into dye pollutant adsorption: A perspective review	174
Bacteriogenic metallic and semiconducting nano-system as a potential sustainable solution for one health complexities	167
Perspective into ion storage of pristine metal-organic frameworks in capacitive deionization	167
A review of high internal phase Pickering emulsions: Stabilization, rheology, and 3D printing application	160
Biological colloids: Unique properties of membraneless organelles in the cell	157
Fluorinated surfactants: A review on recent progress on synthesis and oilfield applications	149
Nanoparticles: From synthesis to applications and beyond	148
Hydrosilylation of porous silicon: Unusual possibilities and potential challenges	147
Editorial Board	145
Editorial Board	144
Multifaceted arsenal in SELEX nanomedicine	133
Comprehensive insights into the application of graphene-based aerogels for metals removal from aqueous media: Surface chemistry, mechanisms, and key features	132
Diagnosis and therapy of Alzheimer's disease: Light-driven heterogeneous redox processes	132
Flexible tactile sensors with biomimetic microstructures: Mechanisms, fabrication, and applications	130
Editorial Board	129

Editorial Board	126
Drug-dendrimer complexes and conjugates: Detailed furtherance through theory and experiments	121
Practical application of nanoencapsulated nutraceuticals in real food products; a systematic review	120
Advances in antibubble formation and potential applications	120
Hydrophilicity and hydrophobicity consideration of organic surfactant compounds: Effect of alkyl chain length on corrosion protection	120
Advancement in surfactant-enhanced droplet deposition on the hydrophobic surfaces	119
Mo-based MXenes: Synthesis, properties, and applications	116
Review of the role of surfactant dynamics in drop microfluidics	114
Encapsulation of volatile compounds in liquid media: Fragrances, flavors, and essential oils in commercial formulations	113
Editorial Board	112
Recent progress in application of surface X-ray scattering techniques to soft interfacial films	111
Multispherical shapes of vesicles highlight the curvature elasticity of biomembranes	107
Transport and collection of water droplets interacting with bioinspired fibers	106
A review on quantifying the influence of lateral capillary interactions on the particle floatability and stability of particle-laden interfaces	106
Towards superior biopolymer gels by enabling interpenetrating network structures: A review on types, applications, and gelation strategies	103
Metal organic frameworks (MOFs) as multifunctional nanoplatform for anticorrosion surfaces and coatings	102
Playing with sizes and shapes of colloidal particles via dry etching methods	100
Stability and release mechanisms of double emulsions loaded with bioactive compounds; a critical review	100
Covalent functionalization of MXenes for tribological purposes - a critical review	100
Chiroptical hybrid nanomaterials based on metal nanoparticles and biomolecules	99
Dynamic wetting of various liquids: Theoretical models, experiments, simulations and applications	98
Molecular insights: How counterions determine surfactant aggregation	98
Random sequential adsorption: An efficient tool for investigating the deposition of macromolecules and colloidal particles	97
Sophorolipids: A comprehensive review on properties and applications	97
Enhancing the lifespan and durability of superamphiphobic surfaces for potential industrial applications: A review	96
The power of super-resolution microscopy in modern biomedical science	95
Microfluidics-enabled core/shell nanostructure assembly: Understanding encapsulation processes via particle characterization and molecular dynamics	94
Tribology of 2D black phosphorus – Current state-of-the-art and future potential	94
Electrokinetic behavior of artificial and natural calcites: A review of experimental measurements and surface complexation models	92
3D printing of Pickering emulsions, Pickering foams and capillary suspensions – A review of stabilization, rheology and applications	91
Multifunctional lipid-based nanoparticles for wound healing and antibacterial applications: A review	89
Molecular interactions with bilayer membrane stacks using neutron and X-ray diffraction	88
Editorial Board	88
Biomimetic materials for efficient emulsion separation: Based on the perspective of energy	87
Packing in multimodal crystals and particle assemblies as models for dynamic packing during spontaneous and enforced particle movement: Settling, viscosity and elasticity	87
Editorial Board	87
Exploring the impact of particle stability, size, and morphology on nanofluid thermal conductivity: A comprehensive review for energy applications	86
Enhancing the substrate selectivity of enzyme mimetics in biosensing and bioassay: Novel approaches	86
A comprehensive understanding on droplets	86
Research advances and future perspectives of biomimetic superhydrophobic wood based on fractal theory	86
Laser processing materials for photo-to-thermal applications	86
Studying surfactant mass transport through dynamic interfacial tension measurements: A review of the models, experiments, and the contribution of microfluidics	85
Intelligent high-tech coating of natural biopolymer layers	85
Advanced CaCO3-derived delivery systems for bioactive compounds	85
Recent progress in 1D MOFs and their applications in energy and environmental fields	84
Overview of the development of slippery surfaces: Lubricants from presence to absence	84
Recent advances in superhydrophobic polyurethane: Preparations and applications	83
Smart hydrogel: A new platform for cancer therapy	83
Lignin nanoparticle-stabilized pickering emulsion: Mechanism, influencing parameter, and emerging application	82
Lessons from the history of inorganic nanoparticles for inhalable diagnostics and therapeutics	81

Nanozymes meet hydrogels: Fabrication, progressive applications, and perspectives	81
Dissipative particle dynamics simulations in colloid and Interface science: a review	81
A review of sodium silicate solutions: Structure, gelation, and syneresis	80
Sawdust, a versatile, inexpensive, readily available bio-waste: From mother earth to valuable materials for sustainable remediation technologies	79
Recent advances in active targeting of nanomaterials for anticancer drug delivery	79
The electrodeposition of particle-metal matrix composite coatings to meet tribological and corrosion challenges	79