Advances in Colloid and Interface Science

Article	Citations
Synthesis of nanomaterials using various top-down and bottom-up approaches, influencing factors, advantages, and disadvantages: A review	471
Application of bio-nanocomposite films and edible coatings for extending the shelf life of fresh fruits and vegetables	222
Spinel ferrites (MFe2O4): Synthesis, improvement and catalytic application in environment and energy field	211
Underground hydrogen storage: Influencing parameters and future outlook	209
Metal-organic framework (MOF) composites as promising materials for energy storage applications	206
Effect of synthetic surfactants on the environment and the potential for substitution by biosurfactants	199
Emulsification and emulsion stability: The role of the interfacial properties	189
Recent advances in chemical surface modification of metal oxide nanoparticles with silane coupling agents: A review	178
Icephobic/anti-icing properties of superhydrophobic surfaces	150
A state of the art review on the synthesis, antibacterial, antioxidant, antidiabetic and tissue regeneration activities of zinc oxide nanoparticles	148
The emerging role of nanotechnology in skincare	146
Zinc oxide nanoparticles: A comprehensive review on its synthesis, anticancer and drug delivery applications as well as health risks	140
Polydopamine at biological interfaces	134
Hydrodynamics and surface properties influence biofilm proliferation	131
Antibacterial hydrogel coating: Strategies in surface chemistry	130
Pore wettability for enhanced oil recovery, contaminant adsorption and oil/water separation: A review	126
Strategies, advances, and challenges associated with the use of graphene-based nanocomposites for electrochemical biosensors	123
What affects the biocompatibility of polymers?	115
Multifunctional membranes with super-wetting characteristics for oil-water separation and removal of hazardous environmental pollutants from water: A review	115
The impact of relative humidity on electrospun polymer fibers: From structural changes to fiber morphology	114
Copper-based metal–organic frameworks for biomedical applications	113
Multifunctional superhydrophobic surfaces	111
Recent advances in active targeting of nanomaterials for anticancer drug delivery	109
Janus membranes for membrane distillation: Recent advances and challenges	108
Liposomes as biocompatible and smart delivery systems – the current state	106

Comprehensive review on surfactant adsorption on mineral surfaces in chemical enhanced oil recovery	102
Advances of 3D graphene and its composites in the field of microwave absorption	101
State-of-the-art of 3D printing technology of alginate-based hydrogels—An emerging technique for industrial applications	100
A review on the features, performance and potential applications of hydrogel-based wearable strain/pressure sensors	100
Surface characterization of thin-film composite membranes using contact angle technique: Review of quantification strategies and applications	98
Emulsion characterization via microfluidic devices: A review on interfacial tension and stability to coalescence	98
Discussion on molecular dynamics (MD) simulations of the asphalt materials	97
A review on clay wettability: From experimental investigations to molecular dynamics simulations	97
Current advances in the classification, production, properties and applications of microbial biosurfactants – A critical review	96
Strategies to prolong the residence time of drug delivery systems on ocular surface	94
Polyimide based super-wettable membranes/materials for high performance oil/water mixture and emulsion separation: A review	91
Semiconductor photocatalysts: A critical review highlighting the various strategies to boost the photocatalytic performances for diverse applications	91
Froth flotation of fluorite: A review	91
Transition metal selenides and diselenides: Hydrothermal fabrication, investigation of morphology, particle size and and their applications in photocatalyst	90
Face masks against COVID-19: Standards, efficacy, testing and decontamination methods	89
Recent advances on micellar catalysis in water	88
Progress of polymer gels for conformance control in oilfield	87
Enhanced oil recovery from fractured carbonate reservoirs using nanoparticles with low salinity water and surfactant: A review on experimental and simulation studies	87
New insights into food hydrogels with reinforced mechanical properties: A review on innovative strategies	87
A review of wettability alteration using surfactants in carbonate reservoirs	86
Nanoparticles: From synthesis to applications and beyond	86
Protein immobilization on graphene oxide or reduced graphene oxide surface and their applications: Influence over activity, structural and thermal stability of protein	85
A critical review of synthesis procedures, applications and future potential of nanoemulsions	83
Magnetic nanofluids (Ferrofluids): Recent advances, applications, challenges, and future directions	83
Cationic gemini surfactant properties, its potential as a promising bioapplication candidate, and strategies for improving its biocompatibility: A review	80
Application of surfactants as anticorrosive materials: A comprehensive review	78
Emulsions containing essential oils, their components or volatile semiochemicals as promising tools for insect pest and pathogen management	78
Temperature dependence of the contact angle of water: A review of research progress, theoretical understanding, and implications for boiling heat transfer	75
A critical review on thermal conductivity enhancement of graphene-based nanofluids	75
Incorporation of silver nanoparticles into active antimicrobial nanocomposites: Release behavior, analyzing techniques, applications and safety issues	75
Hydroxyapatite with magnetic core: Synthesis methods, properties, adsorption and medical applications	74
Droplet manipulation on superhydrophobic surfaces based on external stimulation: A review	73
Emergence of sulfur quantum dots: Unfolding their synthesis, properties, and applications	72
The challenge of lubricant-replenishment on lubricant-impregnated surfaces	72
Multiscale combined techniques for evaluating emulsion stability: A critical review	71
2D/2D Heterojunction systems for the removal of organic pollutants: A review	71
Detection of food spoilage and adulteration by novel nanomaterial-based sensors	71
Recent advances in superhydrophobic polyurethane: Preparations and applications	71
Nanomaterial based PVA nanocomposite hydrogels for biomedical sensing: Advances toward designing the ideal flexible/wearable nanoprobes	71
A review on super-wettable porous membranes and materials based on bio-polymeric chitosan for oil-water separation	71
A review on recent developments in electrochemical hydrogen peroxide synthesis with a critical assessment of perspectives and strategies	69
Dissipative particle dynamics simulations in colloid and Interface science: a review	69
Core-shell microparticles: From rational engineering to diverse applications	68
Therapeutic oxygen delivery by perfluorocarbon-based colloids	68
Engineering of g-C3N4-based photocatalysts to enhance hydrogen evolution	68
Capillary imbibition and flow of wetting liquid in irregular capillaries: A 100-year review	67
From platinum atoms in molecules to colloidal nanoparticles: A review on reduction, nucleation and growth mechanisms	67
Photothermal conversion and transfer in photothermal therapy: From macroscale to nanoscale	67
Titanium dioxide nanoparticles as multifunctional surface-active materials for smart/active nanocomposite packaging films	67
Advances of microemulsion and its applications for improved oil recovery	66

Bio-nanocomposites of graphene with biopolymers; fabrication, properties, and applications	66
Recent progress on Pickering emulsions stabilized by polysaccharides-based micro/nanoparticles	65
Recent developments in industrial applications of nanoemulsions	65
Reviewing nanoplastic toxicology: It's an interface problem	65
Recent advancements in 3D bioprinting technology of carboxymethyl cellulose-based hydrogels: Utilization in tissue engineering	64
Contact angle measurements: From existing methods to an open-source tool	64
Nanoprecipitation as a simple and straightforward process to create complex polymeric colloidal morphologies	64
3D and 4D printing: From innovation to evolution	63
Toward molecular characterization of asphaltene from different origins under different conditions by means of FT-IR spectroscopy	63
Natural and engineered clays and clay minerals for the removal of poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances from water: State-of-the-art and future perspectives	63
Alginate-based nanocarriers for the delivery and controlled-release of bioactive compounds	63
Hydrophilicity and hydrophobicity consideration of organic surfactant compounds: Effect of alkyl chain length on corrosion protection	62
Metal and metal oxide-based antiviral nanoparticles: Properties, mechanisms of action, and applications	62
Defect engineering in polymeric carbon nitride photocatalyst: Synthesis, properties and characterizations	62
Hydrogel beads-based nanocomposites in novel drug delivery platforms: Recent trends and developments	61
Curcumin encapsulation in functional PLGA nanoparticles: A promising strategy for cancer therapies	61
Biochars and activated carbons as adsorbents of inorganic and organic compounds from multicomponent systems – A review	61
Microgels at interfaces, from mickering emulsions to flat interfaces and back	59
Layered double hydroxides for removing and recovering phosphate: Recent advances and future directions	59
Targeted delivery and controlled released of essential oils using nanoencapsulation: A review	59
Bitumen and asphalt concrete modified by nanometer-sized particles: Basic concepts, the state of the art and future perspectives of the nanoscale approach	59
Surface interaction mechanisms in mineral flotation: Fundamentals, measurements, and perspectives	58
Development of molecularly imprinted polymer based phase boundaries for sensors design (review)	57
Interactions of the molecular assembly of polysaccharide-protein systems as encapsulation materials. A review	56
Biowaste- and nature-derived (nano)materials: Biosynthesis, stability and environmental applications	56
Stimulus-responsive luminescent hydrogels: Design and applications	56
Recent advances in tailoring and improving the properties of polyimide aerogels and their application	56
Graphene-based materials for adsorptive removal of pollutants from water and underlying interaction mechanism	55
Morphology control through the synthesis of metal-organic frameworks	54
Recent progress on research of molybdenite flotation: A review	54
Fitting pieces into the puzzle: The impact of titanium-based dental implant surface modifications on bacterial accumulation and polymicrobial infections	53
Thermoresponsive interfaces obtained using poly(N-isopropylacrylamide)-based copolymer for bioseparation and tissue engineering applications	53
One–dimensional metal–organic frameworks for electrochemical applications	53
Correlation between interfacial layer properties and physical stability of food emulsions: current trends, challenges, strategies, and further perspectives	52
Biopolymer-based nanocarriers for sustained release of agrochemicals: A review on materials and social science perspectives for a sustainable future of agri- and horticulture	52
Fluorinated surfactants: A review on recent progress on synthesis and oilfield applications	52
Encapsulation of multiple probiotics, synbiotics, or nutrabiotics for improved health effects: A review	52
Electrochemical biosensors based on polymer nanocomposites for detecting breast cancer: Recent progress and future prospects	51
Recent advances for understanding the role of nanobubbles in particles flotation	51
Encapsulation of volatile compounds in liquid media: Fragrances, flavors, and essential oils in commercial formulations	51
Green surfactants for corrosion control: Design, performance and applications	50
Pickering foams and parameters influencing their characteristics	50
Layered double hydroxides are still out in the bloom: Syntheses, applications and advantages of three-dimensional flower-like structures	50
Recent advances of bio-inspired anti-icing surfaces	50
Advances in the therapeutic delivery and applications of functionalized Pluronics: A critical review	49
Stability and release mechanisms of double emulsions loaded with bioactive compounds; a critical review	49
Current progress and prospects of organic nanoparticles against bacterial biofilm	48
Fabrication of air filters with advanced filtration performance for removal of viral aerosols and control the spread of COVID-19	48
Ionic liquid-based antimicrobial materials for water treatment, air filtration, food packaging and anticorrosion coatings	48
The pH dependent surface charging and points of zero charge. IX. Update	48
Biosensing platform on ferrite magnetic nanoparticles: Synthesis, functionalization, mechanism and applications	47
Applications of serum albumins in delivery systems: Differences in interfacial behaviour and interacting abilities with polysaccharides	46
CO2 hydrogenation over functional nanoporous polymers and metal-organic frameworks	46
Hydroxyapatite-based composites: Excellent materials for environmental remediation and biomedical applications	46
Dropwise condensation: From fundamentals of wetting, nucleation, and droplet mobility to performance improvement by advanced functional surfaces	45
Fog collection behavior of bionic surface and large fog collector: A review	45
State-of-the-art progresses for Ti3C2Tx MXene reinforced polymer composites in corrosion and tribology aspects	45
Sawdust, a versatile, inexpensive, readily available bio-waste: From mother earth to valuable materials for sustainable remediation technologies	44
Carbon-based aerogels for biomedical sensing: Advances toward designing the ideal sensor	44
Biocatalytic self-assembled synthetic vesicles and coacervates: From single compartment to artificial cells	44
Smart surfaces with reversibly switchable wettability: Concepts, synthesis and applications	44
Review on the advancements of magnetic gels: towards multifunctional magnetic liposome-hydrogel composites for biomedical applications	44
Heads or tails? The synthesis, self-assembly, properties and uses of betaine and betaine-like surfactants	43
State-of-the-art advances in nanocomposite and bio-nanocomposite polymeric materials: A comprehensive review	42
Stimuli-bioresponsive hydrogels as new generation materials for implantable, wearable, and disposable biosensors for medical diagnostics: Principles, opportunities, and challenges	42
Recent advances in understanding and design of efficient hydrogen evolution electrocatalysts for water splitting: A comprehensive review	42
Electrospraying as a novel process for the synthesis of particles/nanoparticles loaded with poorly water-soluble bioactive molecules	42
Overview of the development of slippery surfaces: Lubricants from presence to absence	42
Rising of MXenes: Novel 2D-functionalized nanomaterials as a new milestone in corrosion science - a critical review	42
Particle-stabilized oil foams	41
Advances in fluorescence sensing enabled by lanthanide-doped upconversion nanophosphors	41
Covalent functionalization of MXenes for tribological purposes - a critical review	41
Photocatalytic nanoparticles – From membrane interactions to antimicrobial and antiviral effects	41
Roadmap for 2D materials in biotribological/biomedical applications – A review	41
Effect of selected monovalent salts on surfactant stabilized foams	40
Insights into colloidal nanoparticle-protein corona interactions for nanomedicine applications	39
Surface science of cosmetic substrates, cleansing actives and formulations	39
Recent advances in carbon nanotubes-based biocatalysts and their applications	39
Fundamental aspects of nanocellulose stabilized Pickering emulsions and foams	39
Review of droplet dynamics and dropwise condensation enhancement: Theory, experiments and applications	39

Recent advances and challenges in 2D/2D heterojunction photocatalysts for solar fuels applications	38
A new trend of using poly(vinyl alcohol) in 3D and 4D printing technologies: Process and applications	38
Cetyltrimethylammonium bromide in the synthesis of mesoporous silica nanoparticles: General aspects and in vitro toxicity	38
A review on synthesis, modification method, and challenges of light-driven H2 evolution using g-C3N4-based photocatalyst	38
Biomolecule-mediated chiral nanostructures: a review of chiral mechanism and application	38
Robust nanocarriers to engineer nanobiocatalysts for bioprocessing applications	38
Recent progress on plant extract-mediated biosynthesis of ZnO-based nanocatalysts for environmental remediation: Challenges and future outlooks	38
Hyperbranched polymers as superior adsorbent for the treatment of dyes in water	37
Advanced liposome and polymersome-based drug delivery systems: Considerations for physicochemical properties, targeting strategies and stimuli-sensitive approaches	37
Bio-nanocomposites as food packaging materials; the main production techniques and analytical parameters	37
Recent advances in dopamine-based materials constructed via one-pot co-assembly strategy	37
Investigation of ion-exchange membranes by means of chronopotentiometry: A comprehensive review on this highly informative and multipurpose technique	37
Assembled milk protein nano-architectures as potential nanovehicles for nutraceuticals	37
A broad perspective to particle-laden fluid interfaces systems: from chemically homogeneous particles to active colloids	37
Thermal and rheological properties of magnetic nanofluids: Recent advances and future directions	37
Cyclodextrin/surfactant inclusion complexes: An integrated view of their thermodynamic and structural properties	37
Green fluorescent protein inspired fluorophores	36
Magnetic nanocomposites for biomedical applications	36
Applying droplets and films in evaporative lithography	36
Bioinspired organohydrogels with heterostructures: Fabrications, performances, and applications	36
Iron oxides/graphene hybrid structures – Preparation, modification, and application as fillers of polymer composites	35
Sophorolipids: A comprehensive review on properties and applications	35
Graphene aerogels via hydrothermal gelation of graphene oxide colloids: Fine-tuning of its porous and chemical properties and catalytic applications	35
Sunflower protein isolates-composition, extraction and functional properties	35
Artifacts and misinterpretations in gas physisorption measurements and characterization of porous solids	35
Data evaluation for surface-sensitive label-free methods to obtain real-time kinetic and structural information of thin films: A practical review with related software packages	35
Enhanced coagulation for mitigation of disinfection by-product precursors: A review	34
Lipopolysaccharides at Solid and Liquid Interfaces: Models for Biophysical Studies of the Gram-negative Bacterial Outer Membrane	34
Magnetic surfactants: A review of recent progress in synthesis and applications	34
Nano-architectural assembly of soy proteins: A promising strategy to fabricate nutraceutical nanovehicles	34
A review of the advances in catalyst modification using nonthermal plasma: Process, Mechanism and Applications	34
Advances of supramolecular interaction systems for improved oil recovery (IOR)	34
Metal-organic frameworks-derived layered double hydroxides: From controllable synthesis to various electrochemical energy storage/conversion applications	33
Interfacial properties of milk proteins: A review	33
Recent progress in the mechanisms, preparations and applications of polymeric antifogging coatings	33
Bioinspired functional SLIPSs and wettability gradient surfaces and their synergistic cooperation and opportunities for enhanced condensate and fluid transport	33
Lipid-core nanoparticles: Classification, preparation methods, routes of administration and recent advances in cancer treatment	33
Controllable synthesis and self-template phase transition of hydrous TiO2 colloidal spheres for photo/electrochemical applications	33
Lubricants for osteoarthritis treatment: From natural to bioinspired and alternative strategies	33
Photocatalytic degradation of gaseous benzene using metal oxide nanocomposites	32
Imaging cancer cells with nanostructures: Prospects of nanotechnology driven non-invasive cancer diagnosis	32
Polymer-functionalization of carbon nanotube by in situ conventional and controlled radical polymerizations	32
A comprehensive review on the behavior and evolution of oil droplets during oil/water separation by membranes	32
Metal organic frameworks (MOFs) as multifunctional nanoplatform for anticorrosion surfaces and coatings	32
Recent advances in electrospun protein fibers/nanofibers for the food and biomedical applications	31
Nanocellulose-stabilized Pickering emulsions: Fabrication, stabilization, and food applications	31
Hydrogel foams from liquid foam templates: Properties and optimisation	31
A review of physical, chemical and biological synthesis methods of bimetallic nanoparticles and applications in sensing, water treatment, biomedicine, catalysis and hydrogen storage	31
A review of zeta potential measurements using electroacoustics	31
Surface design of nanocarriers: Key to more efficient oral drug delivery systems	31
Fundamental aspects of the non-covalent modification of cellulose via polymer adsorption	31
Self-assembled lipids for food applications: A review	31
Zirconia aerogels for thermal management: Review of synthesis, processing, and properties information architecture	30
Single bubble and drop techniques for characterizing foams and emulsions	30
Tungsten oxide polymorphs and their multifunctional applications	30
State of the art and prospects of Fe3O4/carbon microwave absorbing composites from the dimension and structure perspective	30
External-field-induced directional droplet transport: A review	30
Mo-based MXenes: Synthesis, properties, and applications	30
Solid-state and polymer nanopores for protein sensing: A review	30
Preclinical developments of natural-occurring halloysite clay nanotubes in cancer therapeutics	30
Understanding the influence of electrolyte aging in electrochemical anodization of titanium	30
Ultrasound-modified protein-based colloidal particles: Interfacial activity, gelation properties, and encapsulation efficiency	30
Recent advances in electrochemical techniques for characterizing surface properties of minerals	29
Metallic core-shell nanoparticles for conductive coatings and printing	29
Enhancing the lifespan and durability of superamphiphobic surfaces for potential industrial applications: A review	29
Playing with sizes and shapes of colloidal particles via dry etching methods	29
Iridium and IrOx nanoparticles: an overview and review of syntheses and applications	29
Organic-inorganic hybrid nanoflowers: The known, the unknown, and the future	29
Natural antimicrobial-loaded nanoemulsions for the control of food spoilage/pathogenic microorganisms	29
Microgels self-assembly at liquid/liquid interface as stabilizers of emulsion: Past, present & future	29
An overview of green synthesized silver nanoparticles towards bioactive antibacterial, antimicrobial and antifungal applications	29
Separation of plastic wastes using froth flotation – An overview	29
Strong and bioactive bioinspired biomaterials, next generation of bone adhesives	29
A systematic and critical review of application of molecular dynamics simulation in low salinity water injection	29
A critical overview of adsorption kinetics for cooling and refrigeration systems	29
Emulsions in external electric fields	29
Droplet impacting dynamics: Recent progress and future aspects	28
Biomimetic materials in oil/water separation: Focusing on switchable wettabilities and applications	28
Conjugated polymers as Langmuir and Langmuir-Blodgett films: Challenges and applications in nanostructured devices	28
Biomedical applications of supramolecular hydrogels with enhanced mechanical properties	28
Comprehensive review of the interfacial behavior of water/oil/surfactant systems using dissipative particle dynamics simulation	28
Stable, superfast and self-healing fluid coating with active corrosion resistance	27
The bioavailability, metabolism and microbial modulation of curcumin-loaded nanodelivery systems	27
How do surfactants unfold and refold proteins?	27
The behavior of graphene oxide trapped at the air water interface	27
Properties of some nonionic fluorocarbon surfactants and their mixtures with hydrocarbon ones	27
Design and applications of protein delivery systems in nanomedicine and tissue engineering	27
Advances in amphiphilic polylactide/vinyl polymer based nano-assemblies for drug delivery	27
A novel ceramic with low friction and wear toward tribological applications: Boron carbide-silicon carbide	27
Recent advances of polypyrrole conducting polymer film for biomedical application: Toward a viable platform for cell-microbial interactions	27
Polymer colloids as drug delivery systems for the treatment of arthritis	27
Single-atom nanozymes and environmental catalysis: A perspective	27
Multispherical shapes of vesicles highlight the curvature elasticity of biomembranes	26
Surface functionalization of nanomaterials by aryl diazonium salts for biomedical sciences	26
Bioactive-loaded nanodelivery systems for the feed and drugs of livestock; purposes, techniques and applications	26