OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Advances in Colloid and Interface Science is 79. 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 2021-10-01 to 2025-10-01.)

Article	Citations
Fluorinated surfactants: A review on recent progress on synthesis and oilfield applications	854
Recent advances in the photothermocatalytic oxidation of formaldehyde in air	323
Progress in understanding of evaporation of droplets:Fundamentals and applications	282
Structural and functional roles of lactic acid bacteria in food delivery systems: A dual perspective of passive encapsulation and active carriers	264
Role of viscoelasticity in the buckling-to-folding transition of epithelial monolayers under uni-axial compression	252
Nano-fibrous biopolymers as building blocks for gel networks: Interactions, characterization, and applications	246
A critical review of superinsulation performance of ceramic nanofibrous aerogel for extreme conditions: Modeling, fabrication, applications, and outlook	212
Controversies on the mechanism and kinetics of emulsion polymerization: An updated critical review	186
Editorial Board	186
Weaving the next generation of (bio)materials: Semi-interpenetrated and interpenetrated polymeric networks for biomedical applications	181
Biological colloids: Unique properties of membraneless organelles in the cell	175
Toward self-healing two dimensional MXene coatings for corrosion protection on metals: Design strategies and mechanisms	173
Breaking barriers in electrodeposition: Novel eco-friendly approach based on utilization of deep eutectic solvents	166
Fabrication of air filters with advanced filtration performance for removal of viral aerosols and control the spread of COVID-19	161
Perspective into ion storage of pristine metal-organic frameworks in capacitive deionization	159
Recent advances in the plant protein-polyphenol interactions for the stabilization of emulsions	158
Nanoparticles: From synthesis to applications and beyond	156
A review of high internal phase Pickering emulsions: Stabilization, rheology, and 3D printing application	154
Molecular simulation-based insights into dye pollutant adsorption: A perspective review	151
Hydrosilylation of porous silicon: Unusual possibilities and potential challenges	149
Editorial Board	146
Editorial Board	139
Multifaceted arsenal in SELEX nanomedicine	138
Diagnosis and therapy of Alzheimer's disease: Light-driven heterogeneous redox processes	137
3D printing of hydrogel nanocomposites: A symbiotic union for advanced biomedical applications	132

Advances in antibubble formation and potential applications	131
Practical application of nanoencapsulated nutraceuticals in real food products; a systematic review	130
Editorial Board	126
Drug-dendrimer complexes and conjugates: Detailed furtherance through theory and experiments	124
Advancement in surfactant-enhanced droplet deposition on the hydrophobic surfaces	123
Editorial Board	123
Hydrophilicity and hydrophobicity consideration of organic surfactant compounds: Effect of alkyl chain length on corrosion protection	117
Review of the role of surfactant dynamics in drop microfluidics	116
Flexible tactile sensors with biomimetic microstructures: Mechanisms, fabrication, and applications	114
Encapsulation of volatile compounds in liquid media: Fragrances, flavors, and essential oils in commercial formulations	110
Mo-based MXenes: Synthesis, properties, and applications	110
Comprehensive insights into the application of graphene-based aerogels for metals removal from aqueous media: Surface chemistry, mechanisms, and key features	110
Editorial Board	108
The power of super-resolution microscopy in modern biomedical science	106
Recent progress in application of surface X-ray scattering techniques to soft interfacial films	104
Chiroptical hybrid nanomaterials based on metal nanoparticles and biomolecules	104
Microfluidics-enabled core/shell nanostructure assembly: Understanding encapsulation processes via particle characterization and molecular dynamics	104
A review on quantifying the influence of lateral capillary interactions on the particle floatability and stability of particle-laden interfaces	104
Covalent functionalization of MXenes for tribological purposes - a critical review	103
Molecular insights: How counterions determine surfactant aggregation	102
Tribology of 2D black phosphorus – Current state-of-the-art and future potential	99
Enhancing the lifespan and durability of superamphiphobic surfaces for potential industrial applications: A review	99
Electrokinetic behavior of artificial and natural calcites: A review of experimental measurements and surface complexation models	99
Stability and release mechanisms of double emulsions loaded with bioactive compounds; a critical review	99
Dynamic wetting of various liquids: Theoretical models, experiments, simulations and applications	98
Metal organic frameworks (MOFs) as multifunctional nanoplatform for anticorrosion surfaces and coatings	98
Sophorolipids: A comprehensive review on properties and applications	98
Random sequential adsorption: An efficient tool for investigating the deposition of macromolecules and colloidal particles	96
Transport and collection of water droplets interacting with bioinspired fibers	93
Playing with sizes and shapes of colloidal particles via dry etching methods	93
Multispherical shapes of vesicles highlight the curvature elasticity of biomembranes	92
Multifunctional lipid-based nanoparticles for wound healing and antibacterial applications: A review	92
Towards superior biopolymer gels by enabling interpenetrating network structures: A review on types, applications, and gelation strategies	92
3D printing of Pickering emulsions, Pickering foams and capillary suspensions – A review of stabilization, rheology and applications	91
Editorial Board	91
Molecular interactions with bilayer membrane stacks using neutron and X-ray diffraction	91
Packing in multimodal crystals and particle assemblies as models for dynamic packing during spontaneous and enforced particle movement: Settling, viscosity and elasticity	91
Enhancing the substrate selectivity of enzyme mimetics in biosensing and bioassay: Novel approaches	90
Recent progress in 1D MOFs and their applications in energy and environmental fields	89
Biomimetic materials for efficient emulsion separation: Based on the perspective of energy	89
Research advances and future perspectives of biomimetic superhydrophobic wood based on fractal theory	88
Laser processing materials for photo-to-thermal applications	87
Lignin nanoparticle-stabilized pickering emulsion: Mechanism, influencing parameter, and emerging application	86
The electrodeposition of particle-metal matrix composite coatings to meet tribological and corrosion challenges	85
Exploring the impact of particle stability, size, and morphology on nanofluid thermal conductivity: A comprehensive review for energy applications	85
Intelligent high-tech coating of natural biopolymer layers	84
A comprehensive understanding on droplets	84
Advanced CaCO3-derived delivery systems for bioactive compounds	83
Dissipative particle dynamics simulations in colloid and Interface science: a review	82
Recent advances in superhydrophobic polyurethane: Preparations and applications	82

Lessons from the history of inorganic nanoparticles for inhalable diagnostics and therapeutics	81
Mangiferin: A comprehensive review on its extraction, purification and uses in food systems	80
Recent advances in active targeting of nanomaterials for anticancer drug delivery	80
Overview of the development of slippery surfaces: Lubricants from presence to absence	80