OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Advances in Colloid and Interface Science is 86. 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 2022-06-01 to 2026-06-01.)

Article	Citations
Solid-state nanopore fabrication via controlled dielectric breakdown: Progress and prospects	382
Editorial Board	355
Protein/virus-imprinted self-assembled monolayers for real-time selective detection	345
Perspective into ion storage of pristine metal-organic frameworks in capacitive deionization	340
Recent progress in grazing incidence small-angle neutron scattering	338
Breaking barriers in electrodeposition: Novel eco-friendly approach based on utilization of deep eutectic solvents	311
Weaving the next generation of (bio)materials: Semi-interpenetrated and interpenetrated polymeric networks for biomedical applications	307
Recent advances in the plant protein-polyphenol interactions for the stabilization of emulsions	287
Non-homogeneous complex fluids for conformance control and displacement: A transformative enhanced oil recovery technology	279
Smart and wearable electrochemical biosensors in biomedical diagnostics	259
Nano-fibrous biopolymers as building blocks for gel networks: Interactions, characterization, and applications	232
Progress in understanding of evaporation of droplets:Fundamentals and applications	217
Controversies on the mechanism and kinetics of emulsion polymerization: An updated critical review	213
Biological colloids: Unique properties of membraneless organelles in the cell	207
Bacteriogenic metallic and semiconducting nano-system as a potential sustainable solution for one health complexities	200
In-situ carbon mineralization through injection of CO2-saturated water into basalts: Effects on pore network	199
Raman spectroscopy as the quantum eye to reveal molecular dynamics in biology	191
A critical review of superinsulation performance of ceramic nanofibrous aerogel for extreme conditions: Modeling, fabrication, applications, and outlook	180
Role of viscoelasticity in the buckling-to-folding transition of epithelial monolayers under uni-axial compression	180
A critical review of cushion gas in underground hydrogen storage: Thermophysical properties, interfacial interactions, and numerical perspectives	169
A review of high internal phase Pickering emulsions: Stabilization, rheology, and 3D printing application	167
Toward self-healing two dimensional MXene coatings for corrosion protection on metals: Design strategies and mechanisms	165
Molecular simulation-based insights into dye pollutant adsorption: A perspective review	160
Structural and functional roles of lactic acid bacteria in food delivery systems: A dual perspective of passive encapsulation and active carriers	158
Recent advances in the photothermocatalytic oxidation of formaldehyde in air	158

Editorial Board	152
Editorial Board	150
Oil-rock interaction controlling oil migration and accumulation in porous shale reservoir: Insights from varied lacustrine basins in China	150
Hydrosilylation of porous silicon: Unusual possibilities and potential challenges	147
Editorial Board	142
Editorial Board	142
3D printing of hydrogel nanocomposites: A symbiotic union for advanced biomedical applications	140
Flexible tactile sensors with biomimetic microstructures: Mechanisms, fabrication, and applications	136
Colloidal particle shape matters: Emulsion-directed shape design, interfacial mechanisms, and applications	136
Hydrophilicity and hydrophobicity consideration of organic surfactant compounds: Effect of alkyl chain length on corrosion protection	135
Microbial reactions at gas–liquid and solid–liquid interfaces in underground hydrogen storage	133
Advances in antibubble formation and potential applications	129
Diagnosis and therapy of Alzheimer's disease: Light-driven heterogeneous redox processes	127
Multifaceted arsenal in SELEX nanomedicine	124
Review of the role of surfactant dynamics in drop microfluidics	124
Mo-based MXenes: Synthesis, properties, and applications	124
Comprehensive insights into the application of graphene-based aerogels for metals removal from aqueous media: Surface chemistry, mechanisms, and key features	123
Advancement in surfactant-enhanced droplet deposition on the hydrophobic surfaces	122
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]	120
Practical application of nanoencapsulated nutraceuticals in real food products; a systematic review	119
A review on quantifying the influence of lateral capillary interactions on the particle floatability and stability of particle-laden interfaces	118
Editorial Board	118
Tribology of 2D black phosphorus – Current state-of-the-art and future potential	118
Microfluidics-enabled core/shell nanostructure assembly: Understanding encapsulation processes via particle characterization and molecular dynamics	118
Recent progress in application of surface X-ray scattering techniques to soft interfacial films	114
Transport and collection of water droplets interacting with bioinspired fibers	114
Challenges and advances in nanolubricants: Stability, performance mechanisms, and industrial applications	114
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	109
Enhancing the lifespan and durability of superamphiphobic surfaces for potential industrial applications: A review	107
Mechanisms and applications of reducing microbubble size via oscillatory gas supply: A comprehensive review	107
Native biolubricants mucin and lubricin: Comparative study of lubrication origins, synergy lubrication and molecularly mimicked biolubricants	106
Physical and chemical approaches to tailor 2D coating/substrate adhesion - Experimental and theoretical insights	105
Recent advances in molecular simulations of clays: From slit pore to clay matrix nanopore	105
3D printing of Pickering emulsions, Pickering foams and capillary suspensions – A review of stabilization, rheology and applications	103
Fusogenic lipid nanocarriers: Nature-inspired design for advanced drug delivery systems	103
The power of super-resolution microscopy in modern biomedical science	103
Interface engineering and safety in solid-state batteries: Advancing from human-centered insights to AI-driven innovations	102
Metal organic frameworks (MOFs) as multifunctional nanoplatform for anticorrosion surfaces and coatings	101
Molecular insights: How counterions determine surfactant aggregation	101
Multifunctional lipid-based nanoparticles for wound healing and antibacterial applications: A review	100
Advances in porous icephobic surfaces: Toward next-generation aircraft ice protection strategy	99
Sophorolipids: A comprehensive review on properties and applications	99
Covalent functionalization of MXenes for tribological purposes - a critical review	99
State-of-the-art in functionalized 3D/4D-printed magnetic hydrogels for environmental and biomedical applications	96
Dynamic wetting of various liquids: Theoretical models, experiments, simulations and applications	96
Random sequential adsorption: An efficient tool for investigating the deposition of macromolecules and colloidal particles	95
Towards superior biopolymer gels by enabling interpenetrating network structures: A review on types, applications, and gelation strategies	95
Molecular interactions with bilayer membrane stacks using neutron and X-ray diffraction	94
Editorial Board	94

Packing in multimodal crystals and particle assemblies as models for dynamic packing during spontaneous and enforced particle movement: Settling, viscosity and elasticity	91
Supramolecular self-assembly of enzymatically hydrolyzed food protein polypeptides: Versatile architecture for enhancing the intestinal absorption of natural bioactive compounds	90
Laser processing materials for photo-to-thermal applications	89
Editorial Board	87
Surfactants, cellulose nanocrystals, and chitosan: Their contributions to pesticide delivery systems	87
Lessons from the history of inorganic nanoparticles for inhalable diagnostics and therapeutics	87
Intelligent high-tech coating of natural biopolymer layers	87
Lignin nanoparticle-stabilized pickering emulsion: Mechanism, influencing parameter, and emerging application	86
The electrodeposition of particle-metal matrix composite coatings to meet tribological and corrosion challenges	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	86