OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Advances in Colloid and Interface Science is 83. 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 2022-08-01 to 2026-08-01.)

Article	Citations
Solid-state nanopore fabrication via controlled dielectric breakdown: Progress and prospects	398
Editorial Board	372
Biological colloids: Unique properties of membraneless organelles in the cell	368
Role of viscoelasticity in the buckling-to-folding transition of epithelial monolayers under uni-axial compression	359
Protein/virus-imprinted self-assembled monolayers for real-time selective detection	356
Recent progress in grazing incidence small-angle neutron scattering	320
Perspective into ion storage of pristine metal-organic frameworks in capacitive deionization	308
Bacteriogenic metallic and semiconducting nano-system as a potential sustainable solution for one health complexities	293
A critical review of cushion gas in underground hydrogen storage: Thermophysical properties, interfacial interactions, and numerical perspectives	255
Raman spectroscopy as the quantum eye to reveal molecular dynamics in biology	235
Non-homogeneous complex fluids for conformance control and displacement: A transformative enhanced oil recovery technology	223
Controversies on the mechanism and kinetics of emulsion polymerization: An updated critical review	213
Recent advances in the plant protein-polyphenol interactions for the stabilization of emulsions	209
Zeolites for CO2 capture – An overview	206
Breaking barriers in electrodeposition: Novel eco-friendly approach based on utilization of deep eutectic solvents	189
Smart and wearable electrochemical biosensors in biomedical diagnostics	186
Progress in understanding of evaporation of droplets:Fundamentals and applications	182
Weaving the next generation of (bio)materials: Semi-interpenetrated and interpenetrated polymeric networks for biomedical applications	179
In-situ carbon mineralization through injection of CO2-saturated water into basalts: Effects on pore network	176
Nano-fibrous biopolymers as building blocks for gel networks: Interactions, characterization, and applications	166
Toward self-healing two dimensional MXene coatings for corrosion protection on metals: Design strategies and mechanisms	166
Recent advances in the photothermocatalytic oxidation of formaldehyde in air	163
Structural and functional roles of lactic acid bacteria in food delivery systems: A dual perspective of passive encapsulation and active carriers	161
A critical review of superinsulation performance of ceramic nanofibrous aerogel for extreme conditions: Modeling, fabrication, applications, and outlook	151
A review of high internal phase Pickering emulsions: Stabilization, rheology, and 3D printing application	150

Molecular simulation-based insights into dye pollutant adsorption: A perspective review	148
Editorial Board	143
Editorial Board	142
Editorial Board	141
Editorial Board	136
Multifaceted arsenal in SELEX nanomedicine	135
Diagnosis and therapy of Alzheimer's disease: Light-driven heterogeneous redox processes	135
Advancement in surfactant-enhanced droplet deposition on the hydrophobic surfaces	134
Corrigendum to ‘Applications and advances in characterizing pore-interface structures in coal using small angle scattering technology: A review’ [Adv. Colloid Interface Sci. 349 (2026) 103769]	133
Bulk-to-interface engineering of solid-state electrolytes toward fast-charging Li/Na-ion batteries	131
Colloidal particle shape matters: Emulsion-directed shape design, interfacial mechanisms, and applications	128
Microbial reactions at gas–liquid and solid–liquid interfaces in underground hydrogen storage	128
Oil-rock interaction controlling oil migration and accumulation in porous shale reservoir: Insights from varied lacustrine basins in China	125
Hydrophilicity and hydrophobicity consideration of organic surfactant compounds: Effect of alkyl chain length on corrosion protection	123
3D printing of hydrogel nanocomposites: A symbiotic union for advanced biomedical applications	123
Comprehensive insights into the application of graphene-based aerogels for metals removal from aqueous media: Surface chemistry, mechanisms, and key features	123
Hydrosilylation of porous silicon: Unusual possibilities and potential challenges	122
Flexible tactile sensors with biomimetic microstructures: Mechanisms, fabrication, and applications	122
Mo-based MXenes: Synthesis, properties, and applications	120
Review of the role of surfactant dynamics in drop microfluidics	119
Editorial Board	118
Native biolubricants mucin and lubricin: Comparative study of lubrication origins, synergy lubrication and molecularly mimicked biolubricants	118
A comprehensive review on droplet impact dynamics on liquid surfaces: Experimental and numerical investigations of momentum, mass, and heat transfer	117
Random sequential adsorption: An efficient tool for investigating the deposition of macromolecules and colloidal particles	115
Tribology of 2D black phosphorus – Current state-of-the-art and future potential	114
Multifunctional lipid-based nanoparticles for wound healing and antibacterial applications: A review	114
Challenges and advances in nanolubricants: Stability, performance mechanisms, and industrial applications	113
Mechanisms and applications of reducing microbubble size via oscillatory gas supply: A comprehensive review	112
Recent advances in molecular simulations of clays: From slit pore to clay matrix nanopore	111
A review on quantifying the influence of lateral capillary interactions on the particle floatability and stability of particle-laden interfaces	109
Chiroptical hybrid nanomaterials based on metal nanoparticles and biomolecules	107
The power of super-resolution microscopy in modern biomedical science	107
Fusogenic lipid nanocarriers: Nature-inspired design for advanced drug delivery systems	107
Wetting of granular and porous materials	105
Enhancing the lifespan and durability of superamphiphobic surfaces for potential industrial applications: A review	104
Molecular insights: How counterions determine surfactant aggregation	102
Microfluidics-enabled core/shell nanostructure assembly: Understanding encapsulation processes via particle characterization and molecular dynamics	102
Transport and collection of water droplets interacting with bioinspired fibers	99
Sophorolipids: A comprehensive review on properties and applications	99
Recent progress in application of surface X-ray scattering techniques to soft interfacial films	99
Physical and chemical approaches to tailor 2D coating/substrate adhesion - Experimental and theoretical insights	99
State-of-the-art in functionalized 3D/4D-printed magnetic hydrogels for environmental and biomedical applications	99
Dynamic wetting of various liquids: Theoretical models, experiments, simulations and applications	98
3D printing of Pickering emulsions, Pickering foams and capillary suspensions – A review of stabilization, rheology and applications	98
Advances in porous icephobic surfaces: Toward next-generation aircraft ice protection strategy	97
Interface engineering and safety in solid-state batteries: Advancing from human-centered insights to AI-driven innovations	97
Covalent functionalization of MXenes for tribological purposes - a critical review	95
Towards superior biopolymer gels by enabling interpenetrating network structures: A review on types, applications, and gelation strategies	91
Editorial Board	91
Laser processing materials for photo-to-thermal applications	90

Enhancing the substrate selectivity of enzyme mimetics in biosensing and bioassay: Novel approaches	89
Editorial Board	89
Interfacial phenomena in shale reservoirs: Molecular insights into adsorption, wettability, and nanoconfined flow	88
Advanced CaCO3-derived delivery systems for bioactive compounds	87
Lessons from the history of inorganic nanoparticles for inhalable diagnostics and therapeutics	86
Molecular interactions with bilayer membrane stacks using neutron and X-ray diffraction	86
The electrodeposition of particle-metal matrix composite coatings to meet tribological and corrosion challenges	85
Recent progress in 1D MOFs and their applications in energy and environmental fields	83
A comprehensive understanding on droplets	83
Lignin nanoparticle-stabilized pickering emulsion: Mechanism, influencing parameter, and emerging application	83