OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Advances in Colloid and Interface Science is 85. 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 2022-05-01 to 2026-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Editorial Board	379
Non-homogeneous complex fluids for conformance control and displacement: A transformative enhanced oil recovery technology	351
Weaving the next generation of (bio)materials: Semi-interpenetrated and interpenetrated polymeric networks for biomedical applications	339
Solid-state nanopore fabrication via controlled dielectric breakdown: Progress and prospects	333
Protein/virus-imprinted self-assembled monolayers for real-time selective detection	327
Role of viscoelasticity in the buckling-to-folding transition of epithelial monolayers under uni-axial compression	301
Bacteriogenic metallic and semiconducting nano-system as a potential sustainable solution for one health complexities	295
Recent progress in grazing incidence small-angle neutron scattering	269
In-situ carbon mineralization through injection of CO2-saturated water into basalts: Effects on pore network	261
Controversies on the mechanism and kinetics of emulsion polymerization: An updated critical review	247
Biological colloids: Unique properties of membraneless organelles in the cell	223
Perspective into ion storage of pristine metal-organic frameworks in capacitive deionization	212
Fluorinated surfactants: A review on recent progress on synthesis and oilfield applications	211
Progress in understanding of evaporation of droplets:Fundamentals and applications	207
Smart and wearable electrochemical biosensors in biomedical diagnostics	202
A critical review of cushion gas in underground hydrogen storage: Thermophysical properties, interfacial interactions, and numerical perspectives	200
Fabrication of air filters with advanced filtration performance for removal of viral aerosols and control the spread of COVID-19	196
Recent advances in the plant protein-polyphenol interactions for the stabilization of emulsions	186
Raman spectroscopy as the quantum eye to reveal molecular dynamics in biology	177
Structural and functional roles of lactic acid bacteria in food delivery systems: A dual perspective of passive encapsulation and active carriers	170
Molecular simulation-based insights into dye pollutant adsorption: A perspective review	167
Recent advances in the photothermocatalytic oxidation of formaldehyde in air	162
A critical review of superinsulation performance of ceramic nanofibrous aerogel for extreme conditions: Modeling, fabrication, applications, and outlook	159
Nanoparticles: From synthesis to applications and beyond	157
Nano-fibrous biopolymers as building blocks for gel networks: Interactions, characterization, and applications	156

Breaking barriers in electrodeposition: Novel eco-friendly approach based on utilization of deep eutectic solvents	154
A review of high internal phase Pickering emulsions: Stabilization, rheology, and 3D printing application	151
Toward self-healing two dimensional MXene coatings for corrosion protection on metals: Design strategies and mechanisms	147
Editorial Board	145
Oil-rock interaction controlling oil migration and accumulation in porous shale reservoir: Insights from varied lacustrine basins in China	145
Editorial Board	145
Hydrosilylation of porous silicon: Unusual possibilities and potential challenges	142
Editorial Board	141
Editorial Board	139
Drug-dendrimer complexes and conjugates: Detailed furtherance through theory and experiments	136
3D printing of hydrogel nanocomposites: A symbiotic union for advanced biomedical applications	136
Practical application of nanoencapsulated nutraceuticals in real food products; a systematic review	133
Comprehensive insights into the application of graphene-based aerogels for metals removal from aqueous media: Surface chemistry, mechanisms, and key features	131
Microbial reactions at gas–liquid and solid–liquid interfaces in underground hydrogen storage	128
Hydrophilicity and hydrophobicity consideration of organic surfactant compounds: Effect of alkyl chain length on corrosion protection	128
Flexible tactile sensors with biomimetic microstructures: Mechanisms, fabrication, and applications	125
Review of the role of surfactant dynamics in drop microfluidics	123
Advances in antibubble formation and potential applications	123
Multifaceted arsenal in SELEX nanomedicine	122
Mo-based MXenes: Synthesis, properties, and applications	122
Diagnosis and therapy of Alzheimer's disease: Light-driven heterogeneous redox processes	122
Advancement in surfactant-enhanced droplet deposition on the hydrophobic surfaces	121
Editorial Board	119
A review on quantifying the influence of lateral capillary interactions on the particle floatability and stability of particle-laden interfaces	115
Transport and collection of water droplets interacting with bioinspired fibers	115
Challenges and advances in nanolubricants: Stability, performance mechanisms, and industrial applications	115
Microfluidics-enabled core/shell nanostructure assembly: Understanding encapsulation processes via particle characterization and molecular dynamics	115
Recent progress in application of surface X-ray scattering techniques to soft interfacial films	115
Mechanisms and applications of reducing microbubble size via oscillatory gas supply: A comprehensive review	114
Native biolubricants mucin and lubricin: Comparative study of lubrication origins, synergy lubrication and molecularly mimicked biolubricants	112
A comprehensive review on droplet impact dynamics on liquid surfaces: Experimental and numerical investigations of momentum, mass, and heat transfer	112
Chiroptical hybrid nanomaterials based on metal nanoparticles and biomolecules	111
Tribology of 2D black phosphorus – Current state-of-the-art and future potential	110
Metal organic frameworks (MOFs) as multifunctional nanoplatform for anticorrosion surfaces and coatings	105
Recent advances in molecular simulations of clays: From slit pore to clay matrix nanopore	102
Dynamic wetting of various liquids: Theoretical models, experiments, simulations and applications	102
Interface engineering and safety in solid-state batteries: Advancing from human-centered insights to AI-driven innovations	102
Random sequential adsorption: An efficient tool for investigating the deposition of macromolecules and colloidal particles	101
Physical and chemical approaches to tailor 2D coating/substrate adhesion - Experimental and theoretical insights	101
3D printing of Pickering emulsions, Pickering foams and capillary suspensions – A review of stabilization, rheology and applications	101
Covalent functionalization of MXenes for tribological purposes - a critical review	101
The power of super-resolution microscopy in modern biomedical science	100
Fusogenic lipid nanocarriers: Nature-inspired design for advanced drug delivery systems	99
Towards superior biopolymer gels by enabling interpenetrating network structures: A review on types, applications, and gelation strategies	99
Multifunctional lipid-based nanoparticles for wound healing and antibacterial applications: A review	97
Advances in porous icephobic surfaces: Toward next-generation aircraft ice protection strategy	96
Sophorolipids: A comprehensive review on properties and applications	96
Enhancing the lifespan and durability of superamphiphobic surfaces for potential industrial applications: A review	95
Molecular insights: How counterions determine surfactant aggregation	95
State-of-the-art in functionalized 3D/4D-printed magnetic hydrogels for environmental and biomedical applications	95

Studying surfactant mass transport through dynamic interfacial tension measurements: A review of the models, experiments, and the contribution of microfluidics	94
Molecular interactions with bilayer membrane stacks using neutron and X-ray diffraction	94
Editorial Board	94
Advanced CaCO3-derived delivery systems for bioactive compounds	94
Supramolecular self-assembly of enzymatically hydrolyzed food protein polypeptides: Versatile architecture for enhancing the intestinal absorption of natural bioactive compounds	93
Packing in multimodal crystals and particle assemblies as models for dynamic packing during spontaneous and enforced particle movement: Settling, viscosity and elasticity	93
Laser processing materials for photo-to-thermal applications	91
Lessons from the history of inorganic nanoparticles for inhalable diagnostics and therapeutics	86
Biomimetic materials for efficient emulsion separation: Based on the perspective of energy	86
Recent advances in superhydrophobic polyurethane: Preparations and applications	85
Enhancing the substrate selectivity of enzyme mimetics in biosensing and bioassay: Novel approaches	85
Editorial Board	85