Advances in Colloid and Interface Science

Papers
(The median citation count of Advances in Colloid and Interface Science is 18. 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 2021-06-01 to 2025-06-01.)
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Charge regulated solid-liquid interfaces interacting on the nanoscale: Benchmarking of a generalized speciation code (SINFONIA)303
Nano-fibrous biopolymers as building blocks for gel networks: Interactions, characterization, and applications278
Recent advances in the photothermocatalytic oxidation of formaldehyde in air259
A critical review of superinsulation performance of ceramic nanofibrous aerogel for extreme conditions: Modeling, fabrication, applications, and outlook235
Toward self-healing two dimensional MXene coatings for corrosion protection on metals: Design strategies and mechanisms212
Breaking barriers in electrodeposition: Novel eco-friendly approach based on utilization of deep eutectic solvents207
Molecular simulation-based insights into dye pollutant adsorption: A perspective review202
Controversies on the mechanism and kinetics of emulsion polymerization: An updated critical review191
Recent advances in the plant protein-polyphenol interactions for the stabilization of emulsions190
Nanoparticles: From synthesis to applications and beyond170
A review of high internal phase Pickering emulsions: Stabilization, rheology, and 3D printing application165
Perspective into ion storage of pristine metal-organic frameworks in capacitive deionization162
Weaving the next generation of (bio)materials: Semi-interpenetrated and interpenetrated polymeric networks for biomedical applications154
Fluorinated surfactants: A review on recent progress on synthesis and oilfield applications153
Biological colloids: Unique properties of membraneless organelles in the cell149
Fabrication of air filters with advanced filtration performance for removal of viral aerosols and control the spread of COVID-19148
Hydrosilylation of porous silicon: Unusual possibilities and potential challenges147
Diagnosis and therapy of Alzheimer's disease: Light-driven heterogeneous redox processes136
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Encapsulation of volatile compounds in liquid media: Fragrances, flavors, and essential oils in commercial formulations122
Ionic liquid-based antimicrobial materials for water treatment, air filtration, food packaging and anticorrosion coatings114
Practical application of nanoencapsulated nutraceuticals in real food products; a systematic review113
Advances in antibubble formation and potential applications112
Review of the role of surfactant dynamics in drop microfluidics112
Nanoprecipitation as a simple and straightforward process to create complex polymeric colloidal morphologies112
Flexible tactile sensors with biomimetic microstructures: Mechanisms, fabrication, and applications111
Advancement in surfactant-enhanced droplet deposition on the hydrophobic surfaces107
Comprehensive insights into the application of graphene-based aerogels for metals removal from aqueous media: Surface chemistry, mechanisms, and key features106
Mo-based MXenes: Synthesis, properties, and applications105
Drug-dendrimer complexes and conjugates: Detailed furtherance through theory and experiments105
Hydrophilicity and hydrophobicity consideration of organic surfactant compounds: Effect of alkyl chain length on corrosion protection104
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Electrokinetic behavior of artificial and natural calcites: A review of experimental measurements and surface complexation models102
A review on quantifying the influence of lateral capillary interactions on the particle floatability and stability of particle-laden interfaces101
Tribology of 2D black phosphorus – Current state-of-the-art and future potential100
Random sequential adsorption: An efficient tool for investigating the deposition of macromolecules and colloidal particles99
Playing with sizes and shapes of colloidal particles via dry etching methods97
In situ determination of the structure and composition of Langmuir monolayers at the air/water interface by neutron and X-ray reflectivity and ellipsometry94
Microfluidics-enabled core/shell nanostructure assembly: Understanding encapsulation processes via particle characterization and molecular dynamics94
The power of super-resolution microscopy in modern biomedical science93
Recent progress in application of surface X-ray scattering techniques to soft interfacial films93
Enhancing the lifespan and durability of superamphiphobic surfaces for potential industrial applications: A review92
3D printing of Pickering emulsions, Pickering foams and capillary suspensions – A review of stabilization, rheology and applications92
Multispherical shapes of vesicles highlight the curvature elasticity of biomembranes92
Towards superior biopolymer gels by enabling interpenetrating network structures: A review on types, applications, and gelation strategies91
Stability and release mechanisms of double emulsions loaded with bioactive compounds; a critical review91
Dynamic wetting of various liquids: Theoretical models, experiments, simulations and applications90
Multifunctional lipid-based nanoparticles for wound healing and antibacterial applications: A review88
Transport and collection of water droplets interacting with bioinspired fibers88
Metal organic frameworks (MOFs) as multifunctional nanoplatform for anticorrosion surfaces and coatings88
Incorporation of silver nanoparticles into active antimicrobial nanocomposites: Release behavior, analyzing techniques, applications and safety issues87
Covalent functionalization of MXenes for tribological purposes - a critical review86
Sophorolipids: A comprehensive review on properties and applications86
Enhancing the substrate selectivity of enzyme mimetics in biosensing and bioassay: Novel approaches86
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Molecular interactions with bilayer membrane stacks using neutron and X-ray diffraction84
Laser processing materials for photo-to-thermal applications83
Lessons from the history of inorganic nanoparticles for inhalable diagnostics and therapeutics83
Intelligent high-tech coating of natural biopolymer layers83
Thermoplastic bio-nanocomposites: From measurement of fundamental properties to practical application83
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Advanced CaCO3-derived delivery systems for bioactive compounds82
Nanozymes meet hydrogels: Fabrication, progressive applications, and perspectives81
Dissipative particle dynamics simulations in colloid and Interface science: a review79
Recent advances in superhydrophobic polyurethane: Preparations and applications79
Recent progress in 1D MOFs and their applications in energy and environmental fields78
Recent advances in active targeting of nanomaterials for anticancer drug delivery77
Studying surfactant mass transport through dynamic interfacial tension measurements: A review of the models, experiments, and the contribution of microfluidics77
A review of sodium silicate solutions: Structure, gelation, and syneresis76
Packing in multimodal crystals and particle assemblies as models for dynamic packing during spontaneous and enforced particle movement: Settling, viscosity and elasticity76
Smart hydrogel: A new platform for cancer therapy76
Sawdust, a versatile, inexpensive, readily available bio-waste: From mother earth to valuable materials for sustainable remediation technologies75
Mangiferin: A comprehensive review on its extraction, purification and uses in food systems75
Overview of the development of slippery surfaces: Lubricants from presence to absence75
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 packages75
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Emerging transparent conductive superhydrophobic surfaces73
Multi-scale nature of the tissue surface tension: Theoretical consideration on tissue model systems73
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Neutron reflection and scattering in characterising peptide assemblies73
Lipid-based nanocarriers loaded with bioactive compounds in active food packaging: Fabrication, characterization, and applications73
Coal fines migration: A holistic review of influencing factors72
Strong and bioactive bioinspired biomaterials, next generation of bone adhesives72
Locomotion behavior of air bubbles on solid surfaces71
Acoustofluidic precise manipulation: Recent advances in applications for micro/nano bioparticles71
Engineering of g-C3N4-based photocatalysts to enhance hydrogen evolution70
Comprehensive review of the interfacial behavior of water/oil/surfactant systems using dissipative particle dynamics simulation70
Advances in the design of amino acid and peptide synthesized gold nanoparticles for their applications69
Cyclodextrin-based strategies for removal of persistent organic pollutants69
Double-hydrophilic block copolymer–metal ion associations: Structures, properties and applications68
Organic-inorganic hybrid nanoflowers: The known, the unknown, and the future68
Cationic nanocarriers: A potential approach for targeting negatively charged cancer cell68
A comprehensive review on the behavior and evolution of oil droplets during oil/water separation by membranes68
Advancements in ionic liquid-based corrosion inhibitors for sustainable protection strategies: from experimental to computational insights68
Zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIFs): Advanced nanostructured materials to enhance the functional performance of food packaging materials66
Intravitreal therapeutic nanoparticles for age-related macular degeneration: Design principles, progress and opportunities65
A comprehensive review on state-of-the-art antifouling super(wetting and anti-wetting) membranes for oily wastewater treatment64
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Aqueous two-phase systems: Methods of binodal curve generation and applications64
Nanocellulose-stabilized Pickering emulsions: Fabrication, stabilization, and food applications64
Design and engineering of microenvironments of supported catalysts toward more efficient chemical synthesis64
What function of nanoparticles is the primary factor for their hyper-toxicity?63
Self-healing packaging films/coatings for food applications; an emerging strategy63
Alginate-based materials for enzyme encapsulation61
Advancing phosphate ore minerals separation with sustainable flotation reagents: An investigation into highly selective biobased depressants61
Functional liquid droplets for analyte sensing and energy harvesting61
Drying of bio-colloidal sessile droplets: Advances, applications, and perspectives60
Patterns from dried drops as a characterisation and healthcare diagnosis technique, potential and challenges: A review59
Iridium and IrOx nanoparticles: an overview and review of syntheses and applications59
Tannic acid as a multifunctional additive in polysaccharide and protein-based films for enhanced food preservation: A comprehensive review59
Recent progress in surface engineering methods and advanced applications of flexible polymeric foams58
Lignin self-assembly phenomena and valorization strategies for pulping, biorefining, and materials development: Part 1. The physical chemistry of lignin self-assembly58
Imaging cancer cells with nanostructures: Prospects of nanotechnology driven non-invasive cancer diagnosis58
Recent advances in electrospun protein fibers/nanofibers for the food and biomedical applications57
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A review on Colloidal Gas Aphrons (CGAs): Current status and future directions57
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Advances in design and applications of polymer brush modified anisotropic particles56
Unveiling cutting-edge developments in defective BiOI nanomaterials: Precise manipulation and improved functionalities towards bolstered photocatalysis56
Recent advances in cellulose microgels: Preparations and functionalized applications55
Advances and challenges in the high-pressure rheology of complex fluids55
Inelastic neutron scattering and spectroscopy methods to characterize dynamics in colloidal and soft matter systems55
Stimuli-bioresponsive hydrogels as new generation materials for implantable, wearable, and disposable biosensors for medical diagnostics: Principles, opportunities, and challenges55
Graphene-based nanomaterials applications for agricultural and food sector55
Micro−/nanostructures for surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy: Recent advances and perspectives55
Emerging strategies to fabricate polymeric nanocarriers for enhanced drug delivery across blood-brain barrier: An overview54
Biomimetic materials in oil/water separation: Focusing on switchable wettabilities and applications54
Surface modification of nanoparticles for enhanced applicability of nanofluids in harsh reservoir conditions: A comprehensive review for improved oil recovery54
Hydrogel foams from liquid foam templates: Properties and optimisation54
Liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) in DNA and chromatin systems from the perspective of colloid physical chemistry54
Rising of MXenes: Novel 2D-functionalized nanomaterials as a new milestone in corrosion science - a critical review53
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State-of-the-art of 3D printing technology of alginate-based hydrogels—An emerging technique for industrial applications53
Emerging two dimensional MXene for corrosion protection in new energy systems: Design and mechanisms53
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Traceability, authentication, and quality control of food-grade lavender essential oil: A comprehensive review52
Design, fabrication, and applications of bioinspired slippery surfaces52
Recent development in surface/interface friction of two-dimensional black phosphorus: A review52
Recent advancements in the synthesis of anion exchange membranes and their potential applications in wastewater treatment52
Influence of microstructural alterations of liquid metal and its interfacial interactions with rubber on multifunctional properties of soft composite materials52
Recent developments in the encapsulation of lavender essential oil51
Carbon-based aerogels for biomedical sensing: Advances toward designing the ideal sensor51
Nanomaterial surface modification toolkit: Principles, components, recipes, and applications50
Progress in microwave absorbing materials: A critical review50
Biowaste- and nature-derived (nano)materials: Biosynthesis, stability and environmental applications50
Preparation methods and research progress of super-hydrophobic anti-icing surface50
Application of surfactants as anticorrosive materials: A comprehensive review50
Recent progress in understanding the anti-icing behavior of materials49
Recent advances and progress in biotemplate catalysts for electrochemical energy storage and conversion48
Iron oxide magnetic aggregates: Aspects of synthesis, computational approaches and applications48
Strategies, advances, and challenges associated with the use of graphene-based nanocomposites for electrochemical biosensors48
Composites of hydroxyapatite and their application in adsorption, medicine and as catalysts48
Interfacial crystallization at the intersection of thermodynamic and geometry48
An overview of green synthesized silver nanoparticles towards bioactive antibacterial, antimicrobial and antifungal applications48
Chitosan-based self-healing hydrogel dressing for wound healing48
Stimuli-responsive biodegradable silica nanoparticles: From native structure designs to biological applications47
A critical overview of adsorption kinetics for cooling and refrigeration systems47
Fundamental, mechanism and development of hydration lubrication: From bio-inspiration to artificial manufacturing47
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Single-molecule resolution of macromolecules with nanopore devices47
Trends and prospects of 2-D tungsten disulphide (WS2) hybrid nanosystems for environmental and biomedical applications47
Heat: A powerful tool for colloidal particle shaping46
Flexible self-supporting photonic crystals: Fabrications and responsive structural colors46
Engineering colloidal systems for cell manipulation, delivery, and tracking46
Biofunctionalization of natural extracts, trends in biological activity and kinetic release46
Transition metal chalcogenides carbon-based as bifunctional cathode electrocatalysts for rechargeable zinc-air battery: An updated review45
Layered double hydroxides for removing and recovering phosphate: Recent advances and future directions45
Combining metal nanoclusters and carbon nanomaterials: Opportunities and challenges in advanced nanohybrids45
Advanced liposome and polymersome-based drug delivery systems: Considerations for physicochemical properties, targeting strategies and stimuli-sensitive approaches45
A review on the features, performance and potential applications of hydrogel-based wearable strain/pressure sensors45
Sulphidisation of oxides and oxidised sulphides and adsorption of thiol collectors on the sulphidised products-a critical review45
Self-assembly of bile salts and their mixed aggregates as building blocks for smart aggregates44
Electrophoretic deposition of MXenes and their composites: Toward a scalable approach44
Enhanced oil recovery from fractured carbonate reservoirs using nanoparticles with low salinity water and surfactant: A review on experimental and simulation studies44
Thermal and rheological properties of magnetic nanofluids: Recent advances and future directions44
A short overview of bubbles in foods and chocolate44
Preparation strategy and evaluation method of durable superhydrophobic rubber composites43
Recent advancement in LaFeO3-mediated systems towards photocatalytic and photoelectrocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction: A comprehensive review43
Enhancing 3D printed ceramic components: The function of dispersants, adhesion promoters, and surface-active agents in Photopolymerization-based additive manufacturing43
Surface functionalization of two-dimensional nanomaterials beyond graphene: Applications and ecotoxicity43
Progress and challenges in bacterial infection theranostics based on functional metal nanoparticles43
Photothermal conversion and transfer in photothermal therapy: From macroscale to nanoscale43
MOF composites for revolutionizing blue energy harvesting and next-gen soft electronics43
Advances in surfactants for photolithography43
Unveiling the spatiotemporal dynamics of membrane fouling: A focused review on dynamic fouling characterization techniques and future perspectives42
The race for the optimal antimicrobial surface: perspectives and challenges related to plasma electrolytic oxidation coating for titanium-based implants42
Peptide-metal nanohybrids (PMN): Promising entities for combating neurological maladies42
Superhydrophobic surfaces for the sustainable maintenance of building materials and stone-built heritage: The challenges, opportunities and perspectives42
Recent development of metal-organic frameworks and their composites in electromagnetic wave absorption and shielding applications42
Polymer-based collectors in flotation: A review42
Fundamental aspects of the non-covalent modification of cellulose via polymer adsorption41
Bio-nanocomposites of graphene with biopolymers; fabrication, properties, and applications41
Perceiving the functions of vitamin E through neutron and X-ray scattering41
Hyperbranched polymers as superior adsorbent for the treatment of dyes in water41
How do surfactants unfold and refold proteins?41
Plant protein-based emulsions for the delivery of bioactive compounds41
Controllable synthesis and self-template phase transition of hydrous TiO2 colloidal spheres for photo/electrochemical applications40
Surface (bio)-functionalization of metallic materials: How to cope with real interfaces?40
Advances in amphiphilic polylactide/vinyl polymer based nano-assemblies for drug delivery40
The bioavailability, metabolism and microbial modulation of curcumin-loaded nanodelivery systems39
Turning food waste into value-added carbon dots for sustainable food packaging application: A review39
Advances in CO2-switchable surfactants towards the fabrication and application of responsive colloids39
Interactions of the molecular assembly of polysaccharide-protein systems as encapsulation materials. A review39
A broad perspective to particle-laden fluid interfaces systems: from chemically homogeneous particles to active colloids39
Recent progress of MOF-functionalized nanocomposites: From structure to properties39
Metal-organic frameworks as a good platform for the fabrication of multi-metal nanomaterials: design strategies, electrocatalytic applications and prospective39
Pickering emulsions stabilized by prolamin-based proteins as innovative carriers of bioactive compounds39
Multifunctional polypeptide-based hydrogel bio-adhesives with pro-healing activities and their working principles39
A review of recent developments of metal–organic frameworks as combined biomedical platforms over the past decade38
Recent advances in understanding and design of efficient hydrogen evolution electrocatalysts for water splitting: A comprehensive review38
Self-standing membranes for separation: Achievements and opportunities38
Formation of molecularly imprinted polymers: Strategies applied for the removal of protein template (review)38
Targeted delivery and controlled released of essential oils using nanoencapsulation: A review37
Polydopamine at biological interfaces37
Recent advances in carbon nanotubes-based biocatalysts and their applications37
Metal-chelated polydopamine nanomaterials: Nanoarchitectonics and applications in biomedicine, catalysis, and energy storage37
Corrigendum to “Chiroptical hybrid nanomaterials based on metal nanoparticles and biomolecules” [Adv. Colloid Interface Sci. 341 (2025) 103501]37
Overcoming colloidal nanoparticle aggregation in biological milieu for cancer therapeutic delivery: Perspectives of materials and particle design36
Hybridization of metal-organic frameworks and MXenes: Expanding horizons in supercapacitor applications36
Surface characterization of thin-film composite membranes using contact angle technique: Review of quantification strategies and applications36
Advancements in electromagnetic microwave absorbers: Ferrites and carbonaceous materials36
Emulsion characterization via microfluidic devices: A review on interfacial tension and stability to coalescence36
Synthesis of nanomaterials using various top-down and bottom-up approaches, influencing factors, advantages, and disadvantages: A review36
Semiconductor photocatalysts: A critical review highlighting the various strategies to boost the photocatalytic performances for diverse applications36
Bio-inspired and metal-derived superwetting surfaces: Function, stability and applications35
Zwitterions and betaines as highly soluble materials for sustainable corrosion protection: Interfacial chemistry and bonding with metal surfaces35
Evaporation-driven electrokinetic energy conversion: Critical review, parametric analysis and perspectives34
Recent advancements on 2D nanomaterials as emerging paradigm for the adsorptive removal of microcontaminants34
Composite materials based on heteroaggregated particles: Fundamentals and applications34
Dropwise condensation: From fundamentals of wetting, nucleation, and droplet mobility to performance improvement by advanced functional surfaces34
PEI-based functional materials: Fabrication techniques, properties, and biomedical applications34
Recent advances and perspectives in solar photothermal conversion and storage systems: A review33
Exploiting the layer-by-layer nanoarchitectonics for the fabrication of polymer capsules: A toolbox to provide multifunctional properties to target complex pathologies33
A review of physical, chemical and biological synthesis methods of bimetallic nanoparticles and applications in sensing, water treatment, biomedicine, catalysis and hydrogen storage33
Industrial application of microbubble generation methods for recovering fine particles through froth flotation: A review of the state-of-the-art and perspectives33
Perturbative vibration of the coupled hydrogen-bond (O:H–O) in water33
Injectable hydrogels: An emerging therapeutic strategy for cartilage regeneration33
Surface functionalization of nanomaterials by aryl diazonium salts for biomedical sciences32
Dispersion strategies of nanomaterials in polymeric inks for efficient 3D printing of soft and smart 3D structures: A systematic review32
Fundamentals and utilization of solid/ liquid phase boundary interactions on functional surfaces32
Development of molecularly imprinted polymer based phase boundaries for sensors design (review)32
Fundamental aspects of nanocellulose stabilized Pickering emulsions and foams32
Experimental and simulation-based characterization of surfactant adsorption layers at fluid interfaces32
Bio-inspired super liquid-repellent membranes for membrane distillation: Mechanisms, fabrications and applications31
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