[HTML][HTML] A broad perspective to particle-laden fluid interfaces systems: From chemically homogeneous particles to active colloids

E Guzmán, F Martínez-Pedrero, C Calero… - Advances in Colloid and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Particles adsorbed to fluid interfaces are ubiquitous in industry, nature or life. The wide
range of properties arising from the assembly of particles at fluid interface has stimulated an …

Active colloids on fluid interfaces

J Deng, M Molaei, NG Chisholm, T Yao, A Read… - Current Opinion in …, 2022 - Elsevier
We review recent work on active colloids at interfaces, including self-propelled colloids that
move by generating a propulsive force, and driven colloids that move under external fields …

[HTML][HTML] Superhydrophobic cotton fabrics for effective removal of high-density polyethylene and polypropylene microplastics: Insights from surface and colloidal …

O Rius-Ayra, M Carmona-Ruiz… - Journal of Colloid and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Hypothesis The use of superhydrophobic materials to remove particulate pollutants such as
microplastics is still in its infancy. In a previous study, we investigated the effectiveness of …

Exploring the 3D Conformation of Hard‐Core Soft‐Shell Particles Adsorbed at a Fluid Interface

J Vialetto, F Camerin, SN Ramakrishna… - Advanced …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
The encapsulation of a rigid core within a soft polymeric shell allows obtaining composite
colloidal particles that retain functional properties, eg, optical or mechanical. At the same …

[HTML][HTML] Carbon nano dots mixed rice bran oil as a cutting fluid for enhanced lubrication/cooling in milling of additively manufactured 316 stainless steel

NS Ross, PM Mashinini, R Rai, MK Gupta - Journal of Molecular Liquids, 2023 - Elsevier
Nanofluids, which have improved thermal conductivity compared to regular lubricants, can
assist in the dissipation of heat while cutting materials. A colloidal suspension can be formed …

[HTML][HTML] A critical examination of the physics behind the formation of particle-laden fluid interfaces

F Martínez-Pedrero, C Carbone, RG Rubio… - Current Opinion in …, 2024 - Elsevier
Particle trapping is a powerful tool for tailoring fluid interfaces, offering unprecedented
control over interfacial properties and behaviors. In this review, we delve into the intricate …

Liquid crystals as multifunctional interfaces for trapping and characterizing colloidal microplastics

F Mukherjee, A Shi, X Wang, F You, NL Abbott - Small, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Identifying and removing microplastics (MPs) from the environment is a global challenge.
This study explores how the colloidal fraction of MPs assemble into distinct 2D patterns at …

[HTML][HTML] Influence of the interfacial tension on the microstructural and mechanical properties of microgels at fluid interfaces

J Vialetto, N Nussbaum, J Bergfreund, P Fischer… - Journal of Colloid and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Microgels are soft colloidal particles constituted by cross-linked polymer networks with a
high potential for applications. In particular, after adsorption at a fluid interface, interfacial …

Forces controlling the assembly of particles at fluid interfaces

E Guzmán, F Ortega, RG Rubio - Langmuir, 2022 - ACS Publications
The interaction of particles with fluid interfaces is ubiquitous in synthetic and natural work,
involving two types of interactions: particle–interface interactions (trapping energy) and …

Stimuli-responsive nanoparticle self-assembly at complex fluid interfaces: a new insight into dynamic surface chemistry

J Heo, S Seo, H Yun, KH Ku - Nanoscale, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
The self-assembly of core/shell nanoparticles (NPs) at fluid interfaces is a rapidly evolving
area with tremendous potential in various fields, including biomedicine, display devices …