Conspectus Microgels are macromolecular networks swollen by the solvent in which they
are dissolved. They are unique systems that are distinctly different from common colloids …

Stimuli‐responsive polymers have received tremendous attention from scientists and
engineers for several decades due to the wide applications of these smart materials in …

Solvent-based separation processes can reduce the required energy input for separation,
improve biocompatibility, and allow for mild responsive separation systems that are …

Soft particles can be better emulsifiers than hard particles because they stretch at fluid
interfaces. This deformation can increase adsorption energies by orders of magnitude …

In the quest for a sustainable bio-based economy, biorefineries play a central role as they
involve the sustainable processing of biomass into marketable products and energy. This …

The in situ nanoscopic imaging of soft matter polymer structures is of importance to gain
knowledge of the relationship between structure, properties, and functionality on the …

In this paper, recent developments in the chemical design of functional microgels are
summarized. A wide range of available synthetic methods allows the incorporation of …

Aqueous two-phase systems (ATPS) are useful in various applications, from purification and
separation of biomolecules to wastewater treatment. While they have great utility on their …

This study presents the general method to formulate magnetically responsive ionic liquid (IL)-
based Pickering emulsions that are stabilized by amphiphilic Fe 3 O 4 nanoparticles. The …

The adsorption of Cd and Pb ions from palm oil mill effluent on a mesoporous-activated cow
bone composite powder has been investigated. Adsorbent was developed from cow bones …