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Advancements in electromagnetic microwave absorbers: Ferrites and carbonaceous materials.

Adv Colloid Interface Sci

December 2024

Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati 781039, Assam, India. Electronic address:

Heightened levels of electromagnetic (EM) radiation emitted by electronic devices, communication equipment, and information processing technologies have become a significant concern recently. So, substantial efforts have been devoted for developing novel materials having high EM absorption properties. This critical review article provides an overview of the advancements in understanding and developing such materials.

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Laser processing materials for photo-to-thermal applications.

Adv Colloid Interface Sci

December 2024

School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Green Preparation and Functionalization for Inorganic Materials, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710021, China.

Photothermal conversion materials (PCMs) are crucial component in solar-thermal energy technologies. Although various PCMs with excellent sunlight harvesting have been developed for colorful solar-thermal applications, uniform and large-scale production of PCMs remains a challenge, and the PCMs prepared through the conventional methods are often non-site specific. Laser processing technology (LPT), as an efficient, convenient, green and sustainable technology, can directly create micro/nano structures and patterns at specific locations on materials surface, attracting widespread attention in photo-to-thermal applications.

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Adsorption and wetting properties of biosurfactants, Trtions and their mixtures in aqueous and water-ethanol environment.

Adv Colloid Interface Sci

December 2024

Department of Interfacial Phenomena, Institute of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Chemistry, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Lublin, Maria Curie-Skłodowska Sq. 3, 20-031 Lublin, Poland.

Adsorption of rhamnolipid (RL) and surfactin (SF) as well as their mixtures with Triton X-100 (TX100) and Triton X-165 (TX165) at the solution-air (S-A), PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene)-S, PMMA (poly (methyl methacrylate))-S, Q (quartz)-S, PMMA-A, and Q-A as well as their wetting properties regarding the surface tension of the PTFE, PMMA and quartz and its components and parameters were discussed using the literature data. The mutual influence of biosurfactants and Tritons on the S-A, PMMA(quartz)-A and PTFE(PMMA, quartz)-S interfaces tensions was considered in terms of their adsorption at these interfaces for both aqueous and water-ethanol solutions of the biosurfactant mixtures with Tritons. For this purpose there were used different methods on the basis of which the S-A, PMMA(quartz)-A and PTFE(PMMA, quartz)-S interface tensions can be predicted and/or described in the function of concentration and composition of the mixtures.

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Influencing inter-cellular junctions with nanomaterials.

Adv Colloid Interface Sci

December 2024

Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore 117585, Singapore. Electronic address:

Cell-cell junctions are essential for maintaining tissue integrity and regulating a wide range of physiological processes. While the disruption of intercellular junctions may lead to pathological conditions, it also presents an opportunity for therapeutic interventions. Nanomaterials have emerged as promising tools for modulating cell-cell junctions, offering new avenues for innovative treatments.

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Surface modification of particles/nanoparticles to improve the stability of Pickering emulsions; a critical review.

Adv Colloid Interface Sci

December 2024

Faculty of Food Science and Technology, Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Gorgan, Iran; Halal Research Center of IRI, Iran Food and Drug Administration, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran. Electronic address:

Pickering emulsions (PEs) are dispersions stabilized by solid particles, which are derived from various materials, both organic (proteins, polysaccharides, lipids) and inorganic (metals, silica, metal oxides). These colloidal particles play a critical role in ensuring the stability and functionality of PEs, making them highly valued across multiple industries due to their enhanced stability and lower toxicity compared to conventional emulsions. The stabilization mechanisms in PEs differ from those in emulsions stabilized by surfactants or biopolymers.

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Pickering polymerized high internal phase emulsions: Fundamentals to advanced applications.

Adv Colloid Interface Sci

December 2024

Kroto Research Institute, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom; Department of Materials Science and Engineering, INSIGNEO Institute for In Silico Medicine, The University of Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom.

Pickering-polymerized high internal phase emulsions have attracted attention since their successful first preparation 15 years ago, primarily due to their large pores and potential for functionalization during production. This review elucidates the fundamental principles of Pickering emulsions, Pickering HIPEs, and Pickering PolyHIPEs while comparing them to conventional surfactant-stabilized counterparts. The morphology of Pickering PolyHIPEs, with particular emphasis on methods for achieving interconnected structures, is explored and critically assessed.

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Recent advancements in the synthesis of anion exchange membranes and their potential applications in wastewater treatment.

Adv Colloid Interface Sci

December 2024

Department of Chemistry, Centre of Advanced Studies in Chemistry, Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014, India; Sophisticated Analytical Instrumentation Facility (SAIF)/ Central Instrumentation Laboratory (CIL), Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014, India. Electronic address:

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In the past decade, graphene-based nanomaterials (GBNs) have been considerably investigated in agriculture due to their exceptionally enriched physicochemical properties. Productivity in the agricultural sector relies significantly on agrochemicals. However, conventional systems suffer from a lack of application efficiency, resulting in environmental pollution and associated problems.

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Advancement in surfactant-enhanced droplet deposition on the hydrophobic surfaces.

Adv Colloid Interface Sci

December 2024

State Key Laboratory of Petroleum Molecular & Process Engineering, CAS Key Laboratory of Green Process and Engineering, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China; School of Chemical Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China.

Droplets impacting solid surfaces are encountered in nature and industry, from rain to agricultural spraying and inkjet printing. Surfactants are an important factor that affects the impact behavior of droplets. An in-depth knowledge of the influence and mechanisms of surfactants on the dynamics of droplet impact can enhance the precise control of droplets in industrial processes.

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Emerging two dimensional MXene for corrosion protection in new energy systems: Design and mechanisms.

Adv Colloid Interface Sci

December 2024

Shanghai Key Laboratory of Materials Protection and Advanced Materials in Electric Power, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Energy-Saving in Heat Exchange Systems, College of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University of Electric Power, Shanghai 200090, China. Electronic address:

With the development of new and clean energy (offshore wind power, fuel cells, aqueous zinc ion batteries, lithium-ion batteries, etc.), the corrosion and security problems in special environments of the new energy system have attracted much attention. Corrosion protection on the metals applied in new energy system can reduce the economic loss, security risk, and energy consumption, as well as guarantee the efficiency of energy system.

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Nanoarchitectonics of cello-oligosaccharides: A route toward artificial nanocelluloses.

Adv Colloid Interface Sci

November 2024

Department of Chemical Science and Engineering, School of Materials and Chemical Technology, Institute of Science Tokyo, 2-12-1-H-121 Ookayama, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 152-8550, Japan. Electronic address:

Colloidal cellulose nanoparticles, or nanocelluloses, are derived from natural cellulose sources in a top-down manner via physical and/or chemical treatments that extract naturally occurring cellulose nanostructures. Naturally derived nanocelluloses have been successfully commercialized in various fields, and their potential is still being widely explored in materials science. Moreover, recent advances in nanoarchitectonics of low-molecular-weight cellulose, or cello-oligosaccharides, have opened new avenues for developing "artificial nanocelluloses".

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Green solution for oil spills: A review on the role of surface-active ionic liquids.

Adv Colloid Interface Sci

November 2024

Department of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, 32610 Bandar Seri Iskandar, Perak, Malaysia. Electronic address:

Oil spills have long-lasting and harmful impacts on the environment, particularly on aquatic ecosystems. This review provides a comprehensive overview of conventional methods for oil spill removal, highlighting both their advantages and limitations. Traditional methods for addressing oil spills, including physical, thermal, biological and chemical techniques, often prove insufficient, with chemical dispersants being the most popular approach.

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The application of machine learning in 3D/4D printed stimuli-responsive hydrogels.

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November 2024

College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, 199 Renai Road, 215123 Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, PR China. Electronic address:

The integration of machine learning (ML) in materials fabrication has seen significant advancements in recent scientific innovations, particularly in the realm of 3D/4D printing. ML algorithms are crucial in optimizing the selection, design, functionalization, and high-throughput manufacturing of materials. Meanwhile, 3D/4D printing with responsive material components has increased the vast design flexibility for printed hydrogel composite materials with stimuli responsiveness.

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Anticancer therapies that combine both diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities hold significant promise for enhancing treatment efficacy and patient outcomes. Among these, agents responsive to near-infrared (NIR) photons are of particular interest due to their negligible toxicity and multifunctionality. These compounds are not only effective in photodynamic therapy (PDT), but also serve as contrast agents in various imaging modalities, including fluorescence and photoacoustic imaging.

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Surface functionalization of two-dimensional nanomaterials beyond graphene: Applications and ecotoxicity.

Adv Colloid Interface Sci

November 2024

Key Laboratory of Pollution Ecology and Environmental Engineering, Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang 110016, China; National-Regional Joint Engineering Research Center for Soil Pollution Control and Remediation in South China, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Integrated Agro-environmental Pollution Control and Management, Institute of Eco-environmental and Soil Sciences, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510650, China. Electronic address:

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Robust special wettability materials for oil-water separation: Mechanisms and strategies.

Adv Colloid Interface Sci

January 2025

Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, People's Republic of China; State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, People's Republic of China. Electronic address:

Special wettability materials have been favored by researchers in recent years, and have played a great role in a variety of fields such as fog water collection, anti-fog, anti-icing, self-cleaning, etc. Especially in the field of oil-water separation, the frequent occurrence of offshore oil spills has seriously endangered the ecological environment. Inspired by nature, researchers have developed and manufactured a lot of bionic special wettability materials, which are expected to be effective in oil-water separation and solve the problem.

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Flexible coatings based on hydrogel to enhance the biointerface of biomedical implants.

Adv Colloid Interface Sci

January 2025

State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Prosthodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China. Electronic address:

The use of biomedical implants in surgical techniques promotes the restoration of lost tissue or organ physiological functions in the body. The interface between different materials determines their interactions and ultimately affects the physicochemical properties of biomedical implants. After implantation, the biointerface plays a crucial role in determining the biocompatibility and functionality of biomedical implants.

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Antifouling hydrogel with different mechanisms:Antifouling mechanisms, materials, preparations and applications.

Adv Colloid Interface Sci

January 2025

Key Laboratory of Marine Chemistry Theory and Technology, Ministry of Education, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China; Sanya Oceanographic Institution, Ocean University of China, Sanya 572024, China; Sanya Oceanographic Laboratory, Sanya 572024, China. Electronic address:

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  • - Biofouling is a significant issue for biomedical devices, membranes, and marine equipment, but eco-friendly hydrogels show promise due to their unique antifouling properties.
  • - The effectiveness of antifouling hydrogels can be enhanced by using multiple antifouling mechanisms, rather than relying on a single method, which leads to improved performance and longevity.
  • - The review identifies five key antifouling mechanisms—hydration layer, elastic modulus, antifoulant modification, micro/nanostructure, and self-renewal surface construction—and discusses their application, materials used to create these hydrogels, as well as future trends and challenges in their use across various fields.
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A critical review of superinsulation performance of ceramic nanofibrous aerogel for extreme conditions: Modeling, fabrication, applications, and outlook.

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January 2025

MOE Key Laboratory of Thermo-Fluid Science and Engineering, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China. Electronic address:

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Comprehensive insights into the application of graphene-based aerogels for metals removal from aqueous media: Surface chemistry, mechanisms, and key features.

Adv Colloid Interface Sci

January 2025

Microcellular Plastics Manufacturing Laboratory (MPML), Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, University of Toronto, 5 King's College Road, Toronto, Ontario M5S 3G8, Canada; Institute for Water Innovation (IWI), Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering, University of Toronto, 55 St. George Street, Toronto, Ontario M5S 1A4, Canada. Electronic address:

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  • Efficient removal of heavy metals from wastewater is crucial for protecting human health and ecosystems, leading to the development of high-performance adsorbents like graphene-based aerogels (GBAs).
  • GBAs are recognized for their unique properties, including a 3D porous structure, high porosity, and exceptional stability, which enhance their ability to remove both harmful and valuable metals from water.
  • The review delves into various synthesis methods for GBAs, their mechanisms for metal removal, and their potential for reuse, emphasizing both traditional adsorption and innovative electrochemical techniques for metal detoxification.
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Recent advances in the plant protein-polyphenol interactions for the stabilization of emulsions.

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January 2025

Department of Food Materials and Process Design Engineering, Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Gorgan, Iran; Halal Research Center of IRI, Iran Food and Drug Administration, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran. Electronic address:

Proteins from plant sources including legumes, cereals and oilseeds are gaining attention due to their suitability for sustainable production, functionality, and positive consumer perception. On the other hand, polyphenols (PPs) are receiving considerable attention as natural ingredients in the human diet due to their potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Recent studies indicate that the emulsifying properties of plant proteins (PLPs) can be improved after modification through covalent and/or non-covalent interactions with PPs due to the changes in the conformation and/or the surface chemistry of the proteins.

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Toward self-healing two dimensional MXene coatings for corrosion protection on metals: Design strategies and mechanisms.

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January 2025

Shanghai Key Laboratory of Materials Protection and Advanced Materials in Electric Power, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Energy-Saving in Heat Exchange Systems, College of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University of Electric Power, Shanghai 200090, China.. Electronic address:

Metallic corrosion leads to high economic losses and security risks, and coating protection is an effective approach to preventing metal from corrosion. However, defects such as cracks and micropores are inevitable in the coating, so it is urgent to develop self-healing coatings for realizing long-term corrosion protection due to the actively protective ability. Though two-dimensional (2D) transition metal carbide or nitride (MXene) coatings have been employed to realize self-healing function, the design strategies of the MXene-based coatings and mechanism on how MXenes inhibit corrosion at the coating-metal interface as well as the roles of MXene in self-healing process remain elusive.

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  • Spanlastics, also known as elastic niosomes, are advanced drug delivery carriers that improve on traditional niosomes by incorporating an edge activator.
  • Initially developed for eye-related treatments in 2011, spanlastics are now being explored for broader applications, especially for delivering drugs to the Central Nervous System (CNS) through the intranasal route.
  • The article covers their composition, benefits over niosomes, mechanisms of absorption, various applications, delivery methods including nose-to-brain pathways, and future research directions in utilizing intranasal spanlastics for various medical conditions.
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Polymer-based collectors in flotation: A review.

Adv Colloid Interface Sci

January 2025

Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Department of Geoscience and Petroleum, S. P. Andersens veg 15a, 7031 Trondheim, Norway. Electronic address:

Flotation, as a beneficiation process, stands as a foundation in mineral and metal production, handling approximately 70-80 % of the world's exploited ore annually. However, numerous challenges emerge prior to beneficiation, such as the declining quality of ore, necessitating further liberation. This deterioration results in higher energy, water, and reagent consumption.

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Mechanisms for translating chiral enantiomers separation research into macroscopic visualization.

Adv Colloid Interface Sci

January 2025

College of Petrochemical Technology, Lanzhou University of Technology, 730050 Lanzhou, PR China. Electronic address:

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  • Chirality affects the behavior and interaction of small biomolecules, influencing key biological processes like DNA transcription and enzyme catalysis through specific chiral recognition.
  • The interaction between macromolecules predominantly relies on weak non-covalent forces such as hydrophobic interactions and van der Waals forces, essential for biological function.
  • The article highlights research on chiral recognition mechanisms and suggests that understanding these interactions is crucial for connecting chiral materials with life sciences, enhancing studies of biological chirality.
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