Advances in Colloid and Interface Science

Article	Citations
Preparation, surface functionalization and application of Fe3O4 magnetic nanoparticles	333
Synthesis of nanomaterials using various top-down and bottom-up approaches, influencing factors, advantages, and disadvantages: A review	304
Nanoparticle processing: Understanding and controlling aggregation	214
Nanostructured metal oxides and its hybrids for photocatalytic and biomedical applications	201
Carbon nanomaterials against pathogens; the antimicrobial activity of carbon nanotubes, graphene/graphene oxide, fullerenes, and their nanocomposites	196
Application of three dimensional porous aerogels as adsorbent for removal of heavy metal ions from water/wastewater: A review study	194
Applications of tannic acid in membrane technologies: A review	181
Application of bio-nanocomposite films and edible coatings for extending the shelf life of fresh fruits and vegetables	180
Antimicrobial-loaded nanocarriers for food packaging applications	175
A review of carbon quantum dots and their applications in wastewater treatment	175
Underground hydrogen storage: Influencing parameters and future outlook	166
Spinel ferrites (MFe2O4): Synthesis, improvement and catalytic application in environment and energy field	161
Constructing interlayer to tailor structure and performance of thin-film composite polyamide membranes: A review	157
Effect of synthetic surfactants on the environment and the potential for substitution by biosurfactants	152
Silver nanoparticles: Synthesis, investigation techniques, and properties	145
Emulsification and emulsion stability: The role of the interfacial properties	141
Recent advances in chemical surface modification of metal oxide nanoparticles with silane coupling agents: A review	139
Metal-organic framework (MOF) composites as promising materials for energy storage applications	128
Bacterial adhesion on orthopedic implants	122
Carbon dots as versatile nanoarchitectures for the treatment of neurological disorders and their theranostic applications: A review	119
A state of the art review on the synthesis, antibacterial, antioxidant, antidiabetic and tissue regeneration activities of zinc oxide nanoparticles	117
The emerging role of nanotechnology in skincare	116
Zinc oxide nanoparticles: A comprehensive review on its synthesis, anticancer and drug delivery applications as well as health risks	114
Icephobic/anti-icing properties of superhydrophobic surfaces	109
Pore wettability for enhanced oil recovery, contaminant adsorption and oil/water separation: A review	107

Hydrodynamics and surface properties influence biofilm proliferation	106
Dendrimers as efficient nanocarriers for the protection and delivery of bioactive phytochemicals	105
Strategies, advances, and challenges associated with the use of graphene-based nanocomposites for electrochemical biosensors	102
Antibacterial hydrogel coating: Strategies in surface chemistry	102
A closer physico-chemical look to the Layer-by-Layer electrostatic self-assembly of polyelectrolyte multilayers	100
Janus membranes for membrane distillation: Recent advances and challenges	96
Recent advances on protein separation and purification methods	96
Biodegradable calcium phosphate nanoparticles for cancer therapy	96
The impact of relative humidity on electrospun polymer fibers: From structural changes to fiber morphology	95
High-quality quantum dots for multiplexed bioimaging: A critical review	95
Review of low salinity waterflooding in carbonate rocks: mechanisms, investigation techniques, and future directions	94
Nanoencapsulation of phase change materials (PCMs) and their applications in various fields for energy storage and management	92
Recent innovations in functionalized layered double hydroxides: Fabrication, characterization, and industrial applications	91
Advances of 3D graphene and its composites in the field of microwave absorption	90
Multifunctional membranes with super-wetting characteristics for oil-water separation and removal of hazardous environmental pollutants from water: A review	90
What affects the biocompatibility of polymers?	90
Naturally available diatomite and their surface modification for the removal of hazardous dye and metal ions: A review	90
Recent progress on the enhancement of photocatalytic properties of BiPO4 using π–conjugated materials	89
Superhydrophobic surfaces and coatings by electrochemical anodic oxidation and plasma electrolytic oxidation	87
Multifunctional superhydrophobic surfaces	87
Comprehensive review on surfactant adsorption on mineral surfaces in chemical enhanced oil recovery	85
Recent advances in active targeting of nanomaterials for anticancer drug delivery	84
Absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of nanocarriers in vivo and their influences	83
A review on the features, performance and potential applications of hydrogel-based wearable strain/pressure sensors	83
Polydopamine at biological interfaces	82
A review on clay wettability: From experimental investigations to molecular dynamics simulations	82
Copper-based metal–organic frameworks for biomedical applications	81
Electrophoretic deposition of polymers and proteins for biomedical applications	81
Seed mucilages as the functional ingredients for biodegradable films and edible coatings in the food industry	79
State-of-the-art of 3D printing technology of alginate-based hydrogels—An emerging technique for industrial applications	79
Enhanced oil recovery from fractured carbonate reservoirs using nanoparticles with low salinity water and surfactant: A review on experimental and simulation studies	78
Froth flotation of fluorite: A review	77
Surface chemistry of graphene and graphene oxide: A versatile route for their dispersion and tribological applications	76
A review of reagents applied to rare-earth mineral flotation	75
New insights into food hydrogels with reinforced mechanical properties: A review on innovative strategies	75
Strategies to prolong the residence time of drug delivery systems on ocular surface	75
Multiphase flow in microfluidics: From droplets and bubbles to the encapsulated structures	74
Improving the efficiency of natural antioxidant compounds via different nanocarriers	74
Face masks against COVID-19: Standards, efficacy, testing and decontamination methods	74
Functional catalytic membrane development: A review of catalyst coating techniques	74
Mechanisms of ice formation and propagation on superhydrophobic surfaces: A review	73
Emulsion characterization via microfluidic devices: A review on interfacial tension and stability to coalescence	73
Progress of polymer gels for conformance control in oilfield	73
Transition metal selenides and diselenides: Hydrothermal fabrication, investigation of morphology, particle size and and their applications in photocatalyst	73
Surface activity and foaming properties of saponin-rich plants extracts	72
Superhydrophilicity and strong salt-affinity: Zwitterionic polymer grafted surfaces with significant potentials particularly in biological systems	72
Bioprintable tough hydrogels for tissue engineering applications	72
Current advances in the classification, production, properties and applications of microbial biosurfactants – A critical review	72
Weak polyelectrolyte-based multilayers via layer-by-layer assembly: Approaches, properties, and applications	72
A critical review of synthesis procedures, applications and future potential of nanoemulsions	71

Application of nano/microencapsulated phenolic compounds against cancer	71
Application of conventional and hybrid nanofluids in different machining processes: A critical review	70
Polyimide based super-wettable membranes/materials for high performance oil/water mixture and emulsion separation: A review	69
Nanoparticles: From synthesis to applications and beyond	69
Morphology and microstructural analysis of bioactive-loaded micro/nanocarriers via microscopy techniques; CLSM/SEM/TEM/AFM	69
A review of wettability alteration using surfactants in carbonate reservoirs	68
Drug nanodelivery systems based on natural polysaccharides against different diseases	67
Fundamentals and applications of particle stabilized emulsions in cosmetic formulations	67
Functionalization of carbon nanotubes by combination of controlled radical polymerization and “grafting to” method	66
Recent advances on micellar catalysis in water	66
Protein immobilization on graphene oxide or reduced graphene oxide surface and their applications: Influence over activity, structural and thermal stability of protein	65
Emulsions containing essential oils, their components or volatile semiochemicals as promising tools for insect pest and pathogen management	64
Liposomes as biocompatible and smart delivery systems – the current state	64
Therapeutic oxygen delivery by perfluorocarbon-based colloids	64
Discussion on molecular dynamics (MD) simulations of the asphalt materials	64
Surface characterization of thin-film composite membranes using contact angle technique: Review of quantification strategies and applications	64
A critical review on thermal conductivity enhancement of graphene-based nanofluids	63
Emergence of sulfur quantum dots: Unfolding their synthesis, properties, and applications	62
Introducing nano/microencapsulated bioactive ingredients for extending the shelf-life of food products	62
Application of surfactants as anticorrosive materials: A comprehensive review	61
Bio-nanocomposites of graphene with biopolymers; fabrication, properties, and applications	61
Hydroxyapatite with magnetic core: Synthesis methods, properties, adsorption and medical applications	60
Incorporation of silver nanoparticles into active antimicrobial nanocomposites: Release behavior, analyzing techniques, applications and safety issues	58
The challenge of lubricant-replenishment on lubricant-impregnated surfaces	56
From platinum atoms in molecules to colloidal nanoparticles: A review on reduction, nucleation and growth mechanisms	56
Interactions of particulate matter and pulmonary surfactant: Implications for human health	56
Cationic gemini surfactant properties, its potential as a promising bioapplication candidate, and strategies for improving its biocompatibility: A review	55
Nanoprecipitation as a simple and straightforward process to create complex polymeric colloidal morphologies	55
Temperature dependence of the contact angle of water: A review of research progress, theoretical understanding, and implications for boiling heat transfer	55
Sustainable hydrogen production by molybdenum carbide-based efficient photocatalysts: From properties to mechanism	55
A review on super-wettable porous membranes and materials based on bio-polymeric chitosan for oil-water separation	55
Detection of food spoilage and adulteration by novel nanomaterial-based sensors	54
Natural and engineered clays and clay minerals for the removal of poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances from water: State-of-the-art and future perspectives	53
A review on recent developments in electrochemical hydrogen peroxide synthesis with a critical assessment of perspectives and strategies	53
Core-shell microparticles: From rational engineering to diverse applications	53
Magnetic nanofluids (Ferrofluids): Recent advances, applications, challenges, and future directions	53
Engineering of g-C3N4-based photocatalysts to enhance hydrogen evolution	52
Reviewing nanoplastic toxicology: It's an interface problem	52
A scope at antifouling strategies to prevent catheter-associated infections	52
Recent advances in superhydrophobic polyurethane: Preparations and applications	52
Recent progress on Pickering emulsions stabilized by polysaccharides-based micro/nanoparticles	51
Nanomaterial based PVA nanocomposite hydrogels for biomedical sensing: Advances toward designing the ideal flexible/wearable nanoprobes	51
2D/2D Heterojunction systems for the removal of organic pollutants: A review	51
Dissipative particle dynamics simulations in colloid and Interface science: a review	51
Recent advancements in 3D bioprinting technology of carboxymethyl cellulose-based hydrogels: Utilization in tissue engineering	51
Droplet manipulation on superhydrophobic surfaces based on external stimulation: A review	50
Graphene-based materials for adsorptive removal of pollutants from water and underlying interaction mechanism	50
An overview on alumina-silica-based aerogels	49
Microgels at interfaces, from mickering emulsions to flat interfaces and back	49
Defect engineering in polymeric carbon nitride photocatalyst: Synthesis, properties and characterizations	49
3D and 4D printing: From innovation to evolution	49
Titanium dioxide nanoparticles as multifunctional surface-active materials for smart/active nanocomposite packaging films	48
Advances of microemulsion and its applications for improved oil recovery	48
Layered double hydroxides for removing and recovering phosphate: Recent advances and future directions	48
Capillary imbibition and flow of wetting liquid in irregular capillaries: A 100-year review	48
Surface interaction mechanisms in mineral flotation: Fundamentals, measurements, and perspectives	47
Stimulus-responsive luminescent hydrogels: Design and applications	47
A coherent set of model equations for various surface and interface energies in systems with liquid and solid metals and alloys	47
Bitumen and asphalt concrete modified by nanometer-sized particles: Basic concepts, the state of the art and future perspectives of the nanoscale approach	47
Recent developments in industrial applications of nanoemulsions	47
Toward molecular characterization of asphaltene from different origins under different conditions by means of FT-IR spectroscopy	47
Biochars and activated carbons as adsorbents of inorganic and organic compounds from multicomponent systems – A review	47
Interfacial and molecular interactions between fractions of heavy oil and surfactants in porous media: Comprehensive review	47
One–dimensional metal–organic frameworks for electrochemical applications	46
Photothermal conversion and transfer in photothermal therapy: From macroscale to nanoscale	46
Interactions of the molecular assembly of polysaccharide-protein systems as encapsulation materials. A review	46
Nano-enabled personalized nutrition: Developing multicomponent-bioactive colloidal delivery systems	46
Hydrogel beads-based nanocomposites in novel drug delivery platforms: Recent trends and developments	45
Development of molecularly imprinted polymer based phase boundaries for sensors design (review)	45
Advances in biogenically synthesized shaped metal- and carbon-based nanoarchitectures and their medicinal applications	45
Metal and metal oxide-based antiviral nanoparticles: Properties, mechanisms of action, and applications	44
Thermoresponsive interfaces obtained using poly(N-isopropylacrylamide)-based copolymer for bioseparation and tissue engineering applications	44
Recent progress on research of molybdenite flotation: A review	43
Ionic liquid-based antimicrobial materials for water treatment, air filtration, food packaging and anticorrosion coatings	43
Pattern detection in colloidal assembly: A mosaic of analysis techniques	43
Equilibrium mono- and multicomponent adsorption models: From homogeneous ideal to heterogeneous non-ideal binding	43
Contact angle measurements: From existing methods to an open-source tool	42
Biowaste- and nature-derived (nano)materials: Biosynthesis, stability and environmental applications	42
Fitting pieces into the puzzle: The impact of titanium-based dental implant surface modifications on bacterial accumulation and polymicrobial infections	42
Current progress and prospects of organic nanoparticles against bacterial biofilm	41

Functional-modified polyurethanes for rendering surfaces antimicrobial: An overview	41
Semiconductor photocatalysts: A critical review highlighting the various strategies to boost the photocatalytic performances for diverse applications	41
Alginate-based nanocarriers for the delivery and controlled-release of bioactive compounds	41
Curcumin encapsulation in functional PLGA nanoparticles: A promising strategy for cancer therapies	41
Targeted delivery and controlled released of essential oils using nanoencapsulation: A review	40
Applications of serum albumins in delivery systems: Differences in interfacial behaviour and interacting abilities with polysaccharides	40
Recent advances in tailoring and improving the properties of polyimide aerogels and their application	39
Layered double hydroxides are still out in the bloom: Syntheses, applications and advantages of three-dimensional flower-like structures	39
Recent advances for understanding the role of nanobubbles in particles flotation	39
Particle-stabilized oil foams	39
Encapsulation of volatile compounds in liquid media: Fragrances, flavors, and essential oils in commercial formulations	39
Biopolymer-based nanocarriers for sustained release of agrochemicals: A review on materials and social science perspectives for a sustainable future of agri- and horticulture	38
Advances in the therapeutic delivery and applications of functionalized Pluronics: A critical review	38
Multiscale combined techniques for evaluating emulsion stability: A critical review	38
Colloidal properties of the metal-free semiconductor graphitic carbon nitride	37
The pH dependent surface charging and points of zero charge. IX. Update	37
New view of the adsorption of surfactants at water/alkane interfaces – Competitive and cooperative effects of surfactant and alkane molecules	37
Electrochemical biosensors based on polymer nanocomposites for detecting breast cancer: Recent progress and future prospects	37
Core-shell structured cadmium sulfide nanocomposites for solar energy utilization	37
Microemulsions as nano-reactors for the solubilization, separation, purification and encapsulation of bioactive compounds	37