Advances in Colloid and Interface Science

Papers
(The median citation count of Advances in Colloid and Interface Science is 17. 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 2021-08-01 to 2025-08-01.)
ArticleCitations
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Charge regulated solid-liquid interfaces interacting on the nanoscale: Benchmarking of a generalized speciation code (SINFONIA)323
Perspective into ion storage of pristine metal-organic frameworks in capacitive deionization303
Progress in understanding of evaporation of droplets:Fundamentals and applications274
Controversies on the mechanism and kinetics of emulsion polymerization: An updated critical review260
Toward self-healing two dimensional MXene coatings for corrosion protection on metals: Design strategies and mechanisms231
Weaving the next generation of (bio)materials: Semi-interpenetrated and interpenetrated polymeric networks for biomedical applications228
Recent advances in the photothermocatalytic oxidation of formaldehyde in air222
A critical review of superinsulation performance of ceramic nanofibrous aerogel for extreme conditions: Modeling, fabrication, applications, and outlook214
Nano-fibrous biopolymers as building blocks for gel networks: Interactions, characterization, and applications182
Fluorinated surfactants: A review on recent progress on synthesis and oilfield applications174
Fabrication of air filters with advanced filtration performance for removal of viral aerosols and control the spread of COVID-19173
Recent advances in the plant protein-polyphenol interactions for the stabilization of emulsions172
Molecular simulation-based insights into dye pollutant adsorption: A perspective review169
Nanoparticles: From synthesis to applications and beyond163
A review of high internal phase Pickering emulsions: Stabilization, rheology, and 3D printing application162
Breaking barriers in electrodeposition: Novel eco-friendly approach based on utilization of deep eutectic solvents158
Biological colloids: Unique properties of membraneless organelles in the cell145
Hydrosilylation of porous silicon: Unusual possibilities and potential challenges144
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Multifaceted arsenal in SELEX nanomedicine137
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3D printing of hydrogel nanocomposites: A symbiotic union for advanced biomedical applications126
Nanoprecipitation as a simple and straightforward process to create complex polymeric colloidal morphologies125
Practical application of nanoencapsulated nutraceuticals in real food products; a systematic review121
Advancement in surfactant-enhanced droplet deposition on the hydrophobic surfaces119
Mo-based MXenes: Synthesis, properties, and applications117
Review of the role of surfactant dynamics in drop microfluidics117
Advances in antibubble formation and potential applications116
Diagnosis and therapy of Alzheimer's disease: Light-driven heterogeneous redox processes115
Drug-dendrimer complexes and conjugates: Detailed furtherance through theory and experiments114
Ionic liquid-based antimicrobial materials for water treatment, air filtration, food packaging and anticorrosion coatings112
Encapsulation of volatile compounds in liquid media: Fragrances, flavors, and essential oils in commercial formulations111
Comprehensive insights into the application of graphene-based aerogels for metals removal from aqueous media: Surface chemistry, mechanisms, and key features110
Flexible tactile sensors with biomimetic microstructures: Mechanisms, fabrication, and applications109
Hydrophilicity and hydrophobicity consideration of organic surfactant compounds: Effect of alkyl chain length on corrosion protection108
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Dynamic wetting of various liquids: Theoretical models, experiments, simulations and applications103
Electrokinetic behavior of artificial and natural calcites: A review of experimental measurements and surface complexation models101
Enhancing the lifespan and durability of superamphiphobic surfaces for potential industrial applications: A review100
Playing with sizes and shapes of colloidal particles via dry etching methods99
Microfluidics-enabled core/shell nanostructure assembly: Understanding encapsulation processes via particle characterization and molecular dynamics99
Metal organic frameworks (MOFs) as multifunctional nanoplatform for anticorrosion surfaces and coatings99
Recent progress in application of surface X-ray scattering techniques to soft interfacial films98
Transport and collection of water droplets interacting with bioinspired fibers97
Multispherical shapes of vesicles highlight the curvature elasticity of biomembranes97
Molecular insights: How counterions determine surfactant aggregation96
Random sequential adsorption: An efficient tool for investigating the deposition of macromolecules and colloidal particles95
The power of super-resolution microscopy in modern biomedical science95
Sophorolipids: A comprehensive review on properties and applications94
A review on quantifying the influence of lateral capillary interactions on the particle floatability and stability of particle-laden interfaces94
Chiroptical hybrid nanomaterials based on metal nanoparticles and biomolecules92
3D printing of Pickering emulsions, Pickering foams and capillary suspensions – A review of stabilization, rheology and applications92
Towards superior biopolymer gels by enabling interpenetrating network structures: A review on types, applications, and gelation strategies91
Multifunctional lipid-based nanoparticles for wound healing and antibacterial applications: A review91
Covalent functionalization of MXenes for tribological purposes - a critical review89
Tribology of 2D black phosphorus – Current state-of-the-art and future potential89
Stability and release mechanisms of double emulsions loaded with bioactive compounds; a critical review88
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Molecular interactions with bilayer membrane stacks using neutron and X-ray diffraction88
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Advanced CaCO3-derived delivery systems for bioactive compounds85
Intelligent high-tech coating of natural biopolymer layers85
A comprehensive understanding on droplets84
Lignin nanoparticle-stabilized pickering emulsion: Mechanism, influencing parameter, and emerging application84
Exploring the impact of particle stability, size, and morphology on nanofluid thermal conductivity: A comprehensive review for energy applications84
Biomimetic materials for efficient emulsion separation: Based on the perspective of energy84
Packing in multimodal crystals and particle assemblies as models for dynamic packing during spontaneous and enforced particle movement: Settling, viscosity and elasticity84
Nanozymes meet hydrogels: Fabrication, progressive applications, and perspectives83
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 packages83
Overview of the development of slippery surfaces: Lubricants from presence to absence83
Studying surfactant mass transport through dynamic interfacial tension measurements: A review of the models, experiments, and the contribution of microfluidics83
Enhancing the substrate selectivity of enzyme mimetics in biosensing and bioassay: Novel approaches82
Mangiferin: A comprehensive review on its extraction, purification and uses in food systems81
Sawdust, a versatile, inexpensive, readily available bio-waste: From mother earth to valuable materials for sustainable remediation technologies81
Recent progress in 1D MOFs and their applications in energy and environmental fields80
Recent advances in superhydrophobic polyurethane: Preparations and applications79
Dissipative particle dynamics simulations in colloid and Interface science: a review78
Recent advances in active targeting of nanomaterials for anticancer drug delivery78
A review of sodium silicate solutions: Structure, gelation, and syneresis78
Lessons from the history of inorganic nanoparticles for inhalable diagnostics and therapeutics77
Laser processing materials for photo-to-thermal applications77
Smart hydrogel: A new platform for cancer therapy77
Neutron reflection and scattering in characterising peptide assemblies76
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Multi-scale nature of the tissue surface tension: Theoretical consideration on tissue model systems74
Cyclodextrin-based strategies for removal of persistent organic pollutants74
Organic-inorganic hybrid nanoflowers: The known, the unknown, and the future74
Cationic nanocarriers: A potential approach for targeting negatively charged cancer cell73
Lipid-based nanocarriers loaded with bioactive compounds in active food packaging: Fabrication, characterization, and applications72
Double-hydrophilic block copolymer–metal ion associations: Structures, properties and applications72
Zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIFs): Advanced nanostructured materials to enhance the functional performance of food packaging materials72
Locomotion behavior of air bubbles on solid surfaces72
Engineering of g-C3N4-based photocatalysts to enhance hydrogen evolution72
Emerging transparent conductive superhydrophobic surfaces72
Engineered covalent organic frameworks (COFs) for adsorption-based metal separation technologies: A critical review71
Advancements in ionic liquid-based corrosion inhibitors for sustainable protection strategies: from experimental to computational insights70
Strong and bioactive bioinspired biomaterials, next generation of bone adhesives70
Coal fines migration: A holistic review of influencing factors68
A comprehensive review on the behavior and evolution of oil droplets during oil/water separation by membranes68
Acoustofluidic precise manipulation: Recent advances in applications for micro/nano bioparticles68
Comprehensive review of the interfacial behavior of water/oil/surfactant systems using dissipative particle dynamics simulation68
Nanocellulose-stabilized Pickering emulsions: Fabrication, stabilization, and food applications67
A comprehensive review on state-of-the-art antifouling super(wetting and anti-wetting) membranes for oily wastewater treatment67
Intravitreal therapeutic nanoparticles for age-related macular degeneration: Design principles, progress and opportunities66
Advances in the design of amino acid and peptide synthesized gold nanoparticles for their applications66
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Aqueous two-phase systems: Methods of binodal curve generation and applications65
Patterns from dried drops as a characterisation and healthcare diagnosis technique, potential and challenges: A review63
Self-healing packaging films/coatings for food applications; an emerging strategy63
From slit pores to 3D frameworks: Advances in molecular modeling of adsorption in nanoporous carbons63
Functional liquid droplets for analyte sensing and energy harvesting63
Lignin self-assembly phenomena and valorization strategies for pulping, biorefining, and materials development: Part 1. The physical chemistry of lignin self-assembly63
Molecular interactions of surfactants with other chemicals in chemical flooding processes: A comprehensive review on molecular dynamics simulation studies62
Recent advances in electrospun protein fibers/nanofibers for the food and biomedical applications62
Iridium and IrOx nanoparticles: an overview and review of syntheses and applications62
Tannic acid as a multifunctional additive in polysaccharide and protein-based films for enhanced food preservation: A comprehensive review62
Design and engineering of microenvironments of supported catalysts toward more efficient chemical synthesis62
Advancing phosphate ore minerals separation with sustainable flotation reagents: An investigation into highly selective biobased depressants61
What function of nanoparticles is the primary factor for their hyper-toxicity?60
Drying of bio-colloidal sessile droplets: Advances, applications, and perspectives60
Recent progress in surface engineering methods and advanced applications of flexible polymeric foams60
Imaging cancer cells with nanostructures: Prospects of nanotechnology driven non-invasive cancer diagnosis60
Alginate-based materials for enzyme encapsulation59
Comparing frameworks for analysis of diffusing wave spectroscopy experimental data59
Next-generation stimuli-responsive smart membranes: Developments in oil/water separation59
Polypyridyl-based bridging corrosion inhibitors: A critical review on interface and ligands properties59
Porous MIL, ZIF, and UiO metal-organic frameworks for adsorption of pharmaceuticals and personal care products59
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Rising of MXenes: Novel 2D-functionalized nanomaterials as a new milestone in corrosion science - a critical review58
Inelastic neutron scattering and spectroscopy methods to characterize dynamics in colloidal and soft matter systems58
Emerging two dimensional MXene for corrosion protection in new energy systems: Design and mechanisms58
Surface modification of nanoparticles for enhanced applicability of nanofluids in harsh reservoir conditions: A comprehensive review for improved oil recovery57
Recent advances in cellulose microgels: Preparations and functionalized applications57
Liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) in DNA and chromatin systems from the perspective of colloid physical chemistry57
Micro−/nanostructures for surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy: Recent advances and perspectives57
Advances in design and applications of polymer brush modified anisotropic particles56
Emerging strategies to fabricate polymeric nanocarriers for enhanced drug delivery across blood-brain barrier: An overview56
Two-dimensional nanozyme nanoarchitectonics customized electrochemical bio diagnostics and lab-on-chip devices for biomarker detection55
Unveiling cutting-edge developments in defective BiOI nanomaterials: Precise manipulation and improved functionalities towards bolstered photocatalysis54
Advancing models of bubble-particle contact times: A comprehensive review of flotation attachment efficiency prediction54
Advances and challenges in the high-pressure rheology of complex fluids54
Stimuli-bioresponsive hydrogels as new generation materials for implantable, wearable, and disposable biosensors for medical diagnostics: Principles, opportunities, and challenges54
Hydrogel foams from liquid foam templates: Properties and optimisation54
Graphene-based nanomaterials applications for agricultural and food sector54
Biomimetic materials in oil/water separation: Focusing on switchable wettabilities and applications54
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Plant-based whipping cream: A promising sustainable alternative to dairy products52
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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
Carbon-based aerogels for biomedical sensing: Advances toward designing the ideal sensor51
Composites of hydroxyapatite and their application in adsorption, medicine and as catalysts51
Influence of microstructural alterations of liquid metal and its interfacial interactions with rubber on multifunctional properties of soft composite materials51
Nanomaterial surface modification toolkit: Principles, components, recipes, and applications51
Recent advancements in the synthesis of anion exchange membranes and their potential applications in wastewater treatment50
Strategies, advances, and challenges associated with the use of graphene-based nanocomposites for electrochemical biosensors50
Iron oxide magnetic aggregates: Aspects of synthesis, computational approaches and applications50
Biowaste- and nature-derived (nano)materials: Biosynthesis, stability and environmental applications50
Recent developments in the encapsulation of lavender essential oil50
Chitosan-based self-healing hydrogel dressing for wound healing50
Preparation methods and research progress of super-hydrophobic anti-icing surface49
Recent progress in understanding the anti-icing behavior of materials49
An overview of green synthesized silver nanoparticles towards bioactive antibacterial, antimicrobial and antifungal applications49
Application of surfactants as anticorrosive materials: A comprehensive review49
Progress in microwave absorbing materials: A critical review49
Interfacial crystallization at the intersection of thermodynamic and geometry49
Engineering colloidal systems for cell manipulation, delivery, and tracking48
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Single-molecule resolution of macromolecules with nanopore devices48
Flexible self-supporting photonic crystals: Fabrications and responsive structural colors47
A short overview of bubbles in foods and chocolate47
Electrokinetics at liquid-liquid interfaces: Physical models and transport mechanisms47
Heat: A powerful tool for colloidal particle shaping47
Stimuli-responsive biodegradable silica nanoparticles: From native structure designs to biological applications47
Sulphidisation of oxides and oxidised sulphides and adsorption of thiol collectors on the sulphidised products-a critical review46
Fundamental, mechanism and development of hydration lubrication: From bio-inspiration to artificial manufacturing46
Biofunctionalization of natural extracts, trends in biological activity and kinetic release46
Thermal and rheological properties of magnetic nanofluids: Recent advances and future directions46
Transition metal chalcogenides carbon-based as bifunctional cathode electrocatalysts for rechargeable zinc-air battery: An updated review45
A review on the features, performance and potential applications of hydrogel-based wearable strain/pressure sensors44
A critical overview of adsorption kinetics for cooling and refrigeration systems44
Advanced liposome and polymersome-based drug delivery systems: Considerations for physicochemical properties, targeting strategies and stimuli-sensitive approaches44
Trends and prospects of 2-D tungsten disulphide (WS2) hybrid nanosystems for environmental and biomedical applications44
Recent advances and progress in biotemplate catalysts for electrochemical energy storage and conversion44
Layered double hydroxides for removing and recovering phosphate: Recent advances and future directions43
Self-assembly of bile salts and their mixed aggregates as building blocks for smart aggregates43
Superhydrophobic surfaces for the sustainable maintenance of building materials and stone-built heritage: The challenges, opportunities and perspectives43
Combining metal nanoclusters and carbon nanomaterials: Opportunities and challenges in advanced nanohybrids43
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 ecotoxicity42
Unveiling the spatiotemporal dynamics of membrane fouling: A focused review on dynamic fouling characterization techniques and future perspectives42
Electrophoretic deposition of MXenes and their composites: Toward a scalable approach42
Polymer-based collectors in flotation: A review42
Recent development of metal-organic frameworks and their composites in electromagnetic wave absorption and shielding applications42
The race for the optimal antimicrobial surface: perspectives and challenges related to plasma electrolytic oxidation coating for titanium-based implants41
Hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks for environmental remediation and energy applications: A bibliometric analysis of research progress and prospects41
Preparation strategy and evaluation method of durable superhydrophobic rubber composites41
Recent advancement in LaFeO3-mediated systems towards photocatalytic and photoelectrocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction: A comprehensive review41
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Progress and challenges in bacterial infection theranostics based on functional metal nanoparticles41
Advances in surfactants for photolithography41
Corrigendum to “Chiroptical hybrid nanomaterials based on metal nanoparticles and biomolecules” [Adv. Colloid Interface Sci. 341 (2025) 103501]40
Photothermal conversion and transfer in photothermal therapy: From macroscale to nanoscale40
Peptide-metal nanohybrids (PMN): Promising entities for combating neurological maladies40
MOF composites for revolutionizing blue energy harvesting and next-gen soft electronics40
Self-standing membranes for separation: Achievements and opportunities39
Pickering emulsions stabilized by prolamin-based proteins as innovative carriers of bioactive compounds39
Fundamental aspects of the non-covalent modification of cellulose via polymer adsorption39
Controllable synthesis and self-template phase transition of hydrous TiO2 colloidal spheres for photo/electrochemical applications39
Perceiving the functions of vitamin E through neutron and X-ray scattering39
Plant protein-based emulsions for the delivery of bioactive compounds39
Advances in amphiphilic polylactide/vinyl polymer based nano-assemblies for drug delivery38
Recent advances in carbon nanotubes-based biocatalysts and their applications38
Hyperbranched polymers as superior adsorbent for the treatment of dyes in water38
Estimating fluid-solid interfacial free energies for wettabilities: A review of molecular simulation methods38
Formation of molecularly imprinted polymers: Strategies applied for the removal of protein template (review)38
Metal-organic frameworks as a good platform for the fabrication of multi-metal nanomaterials: design strategies, electrocatalytic applications and prospective38
Recent advances in understanding and design of efficient hydrogen evolution electrocatalysts for water splitting: A comprehensive review37
How do surfactants unfold and refold proteins?37
Surface (bio)-functionalization of metallic materials: How to cope with real interfaces?37
The bioavailability, metabolism and microbial modulation of curcumin-loaded nanodelivery systems37
Surface characterization of thin-film composite membranes using contact angle technique: Review of quantification strategies and applications37
Advances in CO2-switchable surfactants towards the fabrication and application of responsive colloids36
Metal-chelated polydopamine nanomaterials: Nanoarchitectonics and applications in biomedicine, catalysis, and energy storage36
Multifunctional polypeptide-based hydrogel bio-adhesives with pro-healing activities and their working principles36
Targeted delivery and controlled released of essential oils using nanoencapsulation: A review36
Recent progress of MOF-functionalized nanocomposites: From structure to properties36
A broad perspective to particle-laden fluid interfaces systems: from chemically homogeneous particles to active colloids36
Synthesis of nanomaterials using various top-down and bottom-up approaches, influencing factors, advantages, and disadvantages: A review35
Turning food waste into value-added carbon dots for sustainable food packaging application: A review35
Emulsion characterization via microfluidic devices: A review on interfacial tension and stability to coalescence35
Interactions of the molecular assembly of polysaccharide-protein systems as encapsulation materials. A review35
A review of recent developments of metal–organic frameworks as combined biomedical platforms over the past decade35
Overcoming colloidal nanoparticle aggregation in biological milieu for cancer therapeutic delivery: Perspectives of materials and particle design35
Semiconductor photocatalysts: A critical review highlighting the various strategies to boost the photocatalytic performances for diverse applications35
Polydopamine at biological interfaces35
Zwitterions and betaines as highly soluble materials for sustainable corrosion protection: Interfacial chemistry and bonding with metal surfaces34
Perturbative vibration of the coupled hydrogen-bond (O:H–O) in water34
Bio-inspired and metal-derived superwetting surfaces: Function, stability and applications34
Plasmonic nanoarchitectured systems for biomedical application34
Review on asphaltene precipitation and deposition kinetics and CO2 interactions34
Dropwise condensation: From fundamentals of wetting, nucleation, and droplet mobility to performance improvement by advanced functional surfaces34
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