Pickering emulsions possess many advantages over traditional surfactant stabilized
emulsions. For example, Pickering emulsions impart better stability against coalescence …

Amphiphilic molecules, comprising hydrophobic and hydrophilic moieties and the intrinsic
propensity to self‐assemble in aqueous environment, sustain a fascinating spectrum of …

Stimuli-responsive materials are increasingly needed for the development of smart
electronic, mechanical, and biological devices and systems relying on switchable, tunable …

Advanced switchable molecules and materials have shown great potential in numerous
applications. These novel materials can express different states of physicochemical …

A major scientific challenge of the past decade pertaining to the field of soft matter has been
to craft “adaptable” materials, inspired by nature, which can dynamically alter their structure …

Recently, the interest in stimuli-responsive and adaptable materials has continuously grown
in various fields and applications. For such responsive systems, different triggers, including …

Viscosity modifying agents are one of the most critical components of hydraulic fracturing
fluids, ensuring the efficient transport and deposition of proppant into fissures. To improve …

High molecular polymers have been widely studied and applied in the field of enhanced oil
recovery (EOR). At present, the focus of research has been changed to the design of …

Stimuli responsive viscosity modifiers entail an important class of materials which allow for
smart material formation utilizing various stimuli for switching such as pH, temperature, light …

Hydraulic fracturing of unconventional reservoirs has seen a boom in the last century, as a
means to fulfill the growing energy demand in the world. The fracturing fluid used in the …