Microgels react to force: mechanical properties, syntheses, and force-activated functions
MF Schulte, E Izak-Nau, S Braun, A Pich… - Chemical Society …, 2022 - pubs.rsc.org
Microgels are colloidal polymer networks with high molar mass and properties between rigid
particles, flexible macromolecules, and micellar aggregates. Their unique stimuli …
particles, flexible macromolecules, and micellar aggregates. Their unique stimuli …
Microgels at interfaces, from mickering emulsions to flat interfaces and back
MA Fernandez-Rodriguez, A Martin-Molina… - Advances in colloid and …, 2021 - Elsevier
In this review, we cover the topic of p (NIPAM) based microgels at interfaces, revisiting
classical studies in light of the newest ones. In particular, we focus on their use as …
classical studies in light of the newest ones. In particular, we focus on their use as …
Interactions between interfaces dictate stimuli-responsive emulsion behaviour
Stimuli-responsive emulsions offer a dual advantage, combining long-term storage with
controlled release triggered by external cues such as pH or temperature changes. This study …
controlled release triggered by external cues such as pH or temperature changes. This study …
In-situ study of the impact of temperature and architecture on the interfacial structure of microgels
The structural characterization of microgels at interfaces is fundamental to understand both
their 2D phase behavior and their role as stabilizers that enable emulsions to be broken on …
their 2D phase behavior and their role as stabilizers that enable emulsions to be broken on …
Defined core–shell particles as the key to complex interfacial self-assembly
The two-dimensional self-assembly of colloidal particles serves as a model system for
fundamental studies of structure formation and as a powerful tool to fabricate functional …
fundamental studies of structure formation and as a powerful tool to fabricate functional …
Resolving the different bulk moduli within individual soft nanogels using small-angle neutron scattering
JE Houston, L Fruhner, A de la Cotte… - Science …, 2022 - science.org
The bulk modulus, K, quantifies the elastic response of an object to an isotropic
compression. For soft compressible colloids, knowing K is essential to accurately predict the …
compression. For soft compressible colloids, knowing K is essential to accurately predict the …
Exploring the 3D Conformation of Hard‐Core Soft‐Shell Particles Adsorbed at a Fluid Interface
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 …
colloidal particles that retain functional properties, eg, optical or mechanical. At the same …
Recent advances in cellulose microgels: preparations and functionalized applications
Y Yang, L Sha, H Zhao, Z Guo, M Wu, P Lu - Advances in Colloid and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Microgels are soft, deformable, permeable, and stimuli-responsive microscopic polymeric
particles that are now emerging as prospective multifunctional soft materials for delivery …
particles that are now emerging as prospective multifunctional soft materials for delivery …
Effect of internal architecture on the assembly of soft particles at fluid interfaces
Monolayers of soft colloidal particles confined at fluid interfaces are at the core of a broad
range of technological processes, from the stabilization of responsive foams and emulsions …
range of technological processes, from the stabilization of responsive foams and emulsions …
Two-step deswelling in the Volume Phase Transition of thermoresponsive microgels
Thermoresponsive microgels are one of the most investigated types of soft colloids, thanks
to their ability to undergo a Volume Phase Transition (VPT) close to ambient temperature …
to their ability to undergo a Volume Phase Transition (VPT) close to ambient temperature …