Advances in Colloid and Interface Science最新文献

{"title":"Physicochemical characteristics of chitosan molecules: Modeling and experiments","authors":"Aneta Michna ,&nbsp;Dawid Lupa ,&nbsp;Wojciech Płaziński ,&nbsp;Piotr Batys ,&nbsp;Zbigniew Adamczyk","doi":"10.1016/j.cis.2024.103383","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cis.2024.103383","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Chitosan, a biocompatible polysaccharide, finds a wide range of applications, inter alia as an antimicrobial agent, stabilizer of food products, cosmetics, and in the targeted delivery of drugs and stem cells. This work represents a comprehensive review of the properties of chitosan molecule and its aqueous solutions uniquely combining theoretical modeling and experimental results. The emphasis is on physicochemical aspects which were sparsely considered in previous reviews. Accordingly, in the first part, the explicit solvent molecular dynamics (MD) modeling results characterizing the conformations of chitosan molecule, the contour length, the chain diameter and the density are discussed. These MD data are used to calculate several parameters for larger chitosan molecules using a hybrid approach based on continuous hydrodynamics. The dependencies of hydrodynamic diameter, frictional ratio, radius of gyration, and intrinsic viscosity on the molar mass of molecules are presented and discussed. These theoretical predictions, comprising useful analytical solutions, are used to interpret and rationalize the extensive experimental data acquired by advanced experimental techniques. In the final part, the molecule charge, acid-base, and electrokinetic properties, comprising the electrophoretic mobility and the zeta potential, are reviewed. Future research directions are defined and discussed.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":239,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Colloid and Interface Science","volume":"337 ","pages":"Article 103383"},"PeriodicalIF":15.9,"publicationDate":"2024-12-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142904296","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Innovative approaches to cationic and anionic (catanionic) amphiphiles self-assemblies: Synthesis, properties, and industrial applications","authors":"Bunty Sharma ,&nbsp;Lluïsa Pérez-García ,&nbsp;Ganga Ram Chaudhary ,&nbsp;Gurpreet Kaur","doi":"10.1016/j.cis.2024.103380","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cis.2024.103380","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Meeting the contemporary demand for the development of functional, biocompatible, and environment friendly self-assembled structures using efficient, cost-effective, and energy-saving methods, the field of colloids has witnessed a surge in interest. Research into cationic and anionic (catanionic) surfactant combinations has gained momentum due to their distinct advantages and synergistic properties in this context. Catanionic self-assemblies have emerged as promising contenders for addressing these requirements. Catanionic self-assemblies possess high stability, adjustable surface charge, and low critical aggregation concentration. This comprehensive review article distinguishes between cationic/anionic non-equimolar and equimolar ratio mixing formation of high-salt catanionic self-assemblies known as catanionic mixture and salt-free counterparts, termed ion-pair amphiphiles, respectively. It explores diverse synthesis techniques, emphasizing the roles of solvents, salts, and pH conditions and covers both experimental and theoretical aspects of state-of-the-art catanionic self-assemblies. Additionally, the review investigates the development of multi-responsive catanionic self-assemblies using light, pH, temperature, and redox, responsive cationic/anionic amphiphiles. It provides an in-depth exploration of potential synergistic interactions and properties, underscoring their practical importance in a wide range of industrial applications. The review explores challenges like precipitation, stability and identifies knowledge gaps, creating opportunities in the dynamic catanionic self-assembly field. It aims to offer insights into the journey of catanionic self-assemblies, from inception to current status, appealing to a broad audience invested in their scientific and industrial potential.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":239,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Colloid and Interface Science","volume":"337 ","pages":"Article 103380"},"PeriodicalIF":15.9,"publicationDate":"2024-12-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142901067","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Advancements in electromagnetic microwave absorbers: Ferrites and carbonaceous materials","authors":"Prajna P. Mohapatra ,&nbsp;Hodam Karnajit Singh ,&nbsp;Pamu Dobbidi","doi":"10.1016/j.cis.2024.103381","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cis.2024.103381","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Heightened levels of electromagnetic (EM) radiation emitted by electronic devices, communication equipment, and information processing technologies have become a significant concern recently. So, substantial efforts have been devoted for developing novel materials having high EM absorption properties. This critical review article provides an overview of the advancements in understanding and developing such materials. It delves into the interaction between EM radiation and absorbing materials, focusing on phenomena like multiple reflections, scattering, and polarization. Additionally, the study discusses various types of losses that impact microwave absorber performance, like magnetic loss, and dielectric loss. Each of these losses has distinct implications for microwave absorbers' effectiveness. Furthermore, the review offers detailed insights into different microwave-absorbing materials, such as metal composites, magnetic materials, conducting polymers, and carbonaceous materials (composites with carbon fiber, porous carbon, carbon nanotube, graphene oxide, etc.). Overall, it highlights the progress achieved in microwave-absorbing materials and emphasizes optimizing various loss mechanisms for enhanced performance.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":239,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Colloid and Interface Science","volume":"337 ","pages":"Article 103381"},"PeriodicalIF":15.9,"publicationDate":"2024-12-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142866577","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Laser processing materials for photo-to-thermal applications","authors":"Puxin Tan,&nbsp;Chengbing Wang,&nbsp;Dan Wei,&nbsp;Fan Wang,&nbsp;Zexiang Zhao,&nbsp;Wenhe Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.cis.2024.103382","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cis.2024.103382","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Photothermal conversion materials (PCMs) are crucial component in solar-thermal energy technologies. Although various PCMs with excellent sunlight harvesting have been developed for colorful solar-thermal applications, uniform and large-scale production of PCMs remains a challenge, and the PCMs prepared through the conventional methods are often non-site specific. Laser processing technology (LPT), as an efficient, convenient, green and sustainable technology, can directly create micro/nano structures and patterns at specific locations on materials surface, attracting widespread attention in photo-to-thermal applications. Here, we summarize the laser processing of preparing PCMs through laser sintering, laser modification, laser ablation in liquid, laser induced carbonization, and laser etching. We also introduce the working mechanism of LPT, and analyze the thermal conductivity, heat storage performance and hydrophilic/hydrophobic properties of the substrate after LPT treatment. Furthermore, the application of LPT in solar anti-icing/deicing, seawater desalination, heat exchange system, energy storage and transfer, and other related fields are introduced. Additionally, we provide a prospect for the development of LPT and offer directions for future research. We hope that this review can provide meaningful reference value for scholars in this field.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":239,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Colloid and Interface Science","volume":"337 ","pages":"Article 103382"},"PeriodicalIF":15.9,"publicationDate":"2024-12-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142866579","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Adsorption and wetting properties of biosurfactants, Tritons and their mixtures in aqueous and water-ethanol environment","authors":"Anna Zdziennicka,&nbsp;Bronisław Jańczuk","doi":"10.1016/j.cis.2024.103379","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cis.2024.103379","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Adsorption of rhamnolipid (RL) and surfactin (SF) as well as their mixtures with Triton X-100 (TX100) and Triton X-165 (TX165) at the solution-air (S-A), PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene)-S, PMMA (poly (methyl methacrylate))-S, Q (quartz)-S, PMMA-A, and Q-A as well as their wetting properties regarding the surface tension of the PTFE, PMMA and quartz and its components and parameters were discussed using the literature data. The mutual influence of biosurfactants and Tritons on the S-A, PMMA(quartz)-A and PTFE(PMMA, quartz)-S interfaces tensions was considered in terms of their adsorption at these interfaces for both aqueous and water-ethanol solutions of the biosurfactant mixtures with Tritons. For this purpose there were used different methods on the basis of which the S-A, PMMA(quartz)-A and PTFE(PMMA, quartz)-S interface tensions can be predicted and/or described in the function of concentration and composition of the mixtures. Changes of these interface tensions as a function of concentration and composition of the mixtures were compared to those affected by individual mixture components. In turn, these changes of the interface tension were considered as regards properties of the biosurfactants, Tritons and ethanol layers adsorbed at the S-A, PMMA(quartz)-A and PTFE(PMMA, quartz)-S interfaces. Based on the changes of the contact angle of the aqueous and water-ethanol solutions of the biosurfactants and Tritons as well as biosurfactants mixtures with Tritons on PMMA and quartz as a function of mixture concentration and composition, the changes of the PMMA and quartz surface tension were analyzed using various approaches to the surface and interface tension. The thermodynamic functions change as a results of RL, SF, TX100, TX165, ET as well as the mixtures of RL and SF with Tritons adsorption at different interfaces were also analyzed based on the literature data. These considerations allow to describe and/or predict changes of the interface tension, contact angle of the mixtures as a function of their composition based on these properties of individual mixture components.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":239,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Colloid and Interface Science","volume":"337 ","pages":"Article 103379"},"PeriodicalIF":15.9,"publicationDate":"2024-12-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142866575","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The application of machine learning in 3D/4D printed stimuli-responsive hydrogels","authors":"Onome Ejeromedoghene ,&nbsp;Moses Kumi ,&nbsp;Ephraim Akor ,&nbsp;Zexin Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.cis.2024.103360","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cis.2024.103360","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The integration of machine learning (ML) in materials fabrication has seen significant advancements in recent scientific innovations, particularly in the realm of 3D/4D printing. ML algorithms are crucial in optimizing the selection, design, functionalization, and high-throughput manufacturing of materials. Meanwhile, 3D/4D printing with responsive material components has increased the vast design flexibility for printed hydrogel composite materials with stimuli responsiveness. This review focuses on the significant developments in using ML in 3D/4D printing to create hydrogel composites that respond to stimuli. It discusses the molecular designs, theoretical calculations, and simulations underpinning these materials and explores the prospects of such technologies and materials. This innovative technological advancement will offer new design and fabrication opportunities in biosensors, mechatronics, flexible electronics, wearable devices, and intelligent biomedical devices. It also provides advantages such as rapid prototyping, cost-effectiveness, and minimal material wastage.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":239,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Colloid and Interface Science","volume":"336 ","pages":"Article 103360"},"PeriodicalIF":15.9,"publicationDate":"2024-11-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142747145","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Antifouling hydrogel with different mechanisms:Antifouling mechanisms, materials, preparations and applications","authors":"Guangling He ,&nbsp;Wenyan Liu ,&nbsp;Yuhua Liu ,&nbsp;Shuqing Wei ,&nbsp;Yuhao Yue ,&nbsp;Lei Dong ,&nbsp;Liangmin Yu","doi":"10.1016/j.cis.2024.103359","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cis.2024.103359","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Biofouling is a long-standing problem for biomedical devices, membranes and marine equipment. Eco-friendly hydrogels show great potential for antifouling applications due to their unique antifouling characteristics. However, a single antifouling mechanism cannot meet a wider practical application of antifouling hydrogels, combined with multiple antifouling mechanisms, the various antifouling advantages can be played, as well as the antifouling performance and service life of antifouling hydrogel can be improved. For the construction of the antifouling hydrogel with multiple antifouling mechanisms, the antifouling mechanisms that have been used in antifouling hydrogels should be analyzed. Hence, this review focus on five major antifouling mechanisms used in antifouling hydrogel: hydration layer, elastic modulus, antifoulant modification, micro/nanostructure and self-renewal surface construction. The methods of exerting the above antifouling mechanisms in hydrogels and the materials of preparing antifouling hydrogel are introduced. Finally, the development of antifouling hydrogel in biomedical materials, membrane and marine related field is summarized, and the existing problems as well as the future trend of antifouling hydrogel are discussed. This review provides reasonable guidance for the future and application of the construction of antifouling hydrogels with multiple antifouling mechanisms.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":239,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Colloid and Interface Science","volume":"335 ","pages":"Article 103359"},"PeriodicalIF":15.9,"publicationDate":"2024-11-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142703461","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Robust special wettability materials for oil-water separation: Mechanisms and strategies","authors":"Jiaobing Chen ,&nbsp;Peng Liu ,&nbsp;Zhiguang Guo","doi":"10.1016/j.cis.2024.103355","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cis.2024.103355","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Special wettability materials have been favored by researchers in recent years, and have played a great role in a variety of fields such as fog water collection, anti-fog, anti-icing, self-cleaning, etc. Especially in the field of oil-water separation, the frequent occurrence of offshore oil spills has seriously endangered the ecological environment. Inspired by nature, researchers have developed and manufactured a lot of bionic special wettability materials, which are expected to be effective in oil-water separation and solve the problem. However, the inherent fragility of these materials significantly limits their practical applications. There is an urgent need to fabricate special wettability materials with excellent mechanical and chemical stability through appropriate surface structure and composition design. In this review, the wettability theory and failure mechanisms of special wettability materials used for oil-water separation are reviewed, followed by a summary of test methods used to characterize durability. Methods to improve the durability of materials in recent years are described. Firstly, starting from the substrate material, the appropriate substrate material is selected according to the working environment. Secondly, micro/nano hierarchical structures can enhance the robustness and durability of materials. For coating-type materials, strengthening the bond between the substrate material and the coating is a common and effective strategy. Chemical bonds can be formed between them, and the binder can also be introduced. Moreover, endowing the material with self-healing properties is also an efficient approach. The final section summarizes the challenges in this field and offers an outlook, with the expectation of enabling large-scale, real-world applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":239,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Colloid and Interface Science","volume":"335 ","pages":"Article 103355"},"PeriodicalIF":15.9,"publicationDate":"2024-11-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142703525","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Flexible coatings based on hydrogel to enhance the biointerface of biomedical implants","authors":"Kun Tang ,&nbsp;Jian Wang ,&nbsp;Xiang Pei ,&nbsp;Zhou Zhu ,&nbsp;Jiayi Liu ,&nbsp;Qianbing Wan ,&nbsp;Xin Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.cis.2024.103358","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cis.2024.103358","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The use of biomedical implants in surgical techniques promotes the restoration of lost tissue or organ physiological functions in the body. The interface between different materials determines their interactions and ultimately affects the physicochemical properties of biomedical implants. After implantation, the biointerface plays a crucial role in determining the biocompatibility and functionality of biomedical implants. Surface modification of biomaterials by developing novel biomaterials like various flexible coatings to meet the requirements of biointerfaces, such as mechanical performance, compatibility safety, and biological activities, can improve material-biological interactions by maintaining its original volumetric characteristics. Hydrogels possess excellent plasticity, biodegradability, biocompatibility, and extracellular-matrix-like properties, making them widely used in the biomedical field. Moreover, due to their unique three-dimensional crosslinked hydrophilic network, hydrogels can encapsulate a variety of materials, such as small molecules, polymers, and particle. In recent years, it has been proved that coating biomedical implant materials with flexible hydrogels can optimize the biointerface and holds vast potential for implant surface modification. In this review, we first discussed the potential requirements of the biointerface on the surface of implantable materials in both in vitro and in vivo biological microenvironments. Based on these comprehensive reviews, we also introduced the potential applications of hydrogels in both in vitro and in vivo settings. Finally, this review focused on the challenges faced by the biointerface of implantable materials constructed based on hydrogels and proposed future approaches to inspire researchers with new ideas.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":239,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Colloid and Interface Science","volume":"335 ","pages":"Article 103358"},"PeriodicalIF":15.9,"publicationDate":"2024-11-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142703459","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"NIR-activated multifunctional agents for the combined application in cancer imaging and therapy","authors":"Paweł Repetowski ,&nbsp;Marta Warszyńska ,&nbsp;Janusz M. Dąbrowski","doi":"10.1016/j.cis.2024.103356","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cis.2024.103356","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Anticancer therapies that combine both diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities hold significant promise for enhancing treatment efficacy and patient outcomes. Among these, agents responsive to near-infrared (NIR) photons are of particular interest due to their negligible toxicity and multifunctionality. These compounds are not only effective in photodynamic therapy (PDT), but also serve as contrast agents in various imaging modalities, including fluorescence and photoacoustic imaging. In this review, we explore the photophysical and photochemical properties of NIR-activated porphyrin, cyanine, and phthalocyanines derivatives as well as aggregation-induced emission compounds, highlighting their application in synergistic detection, diagnosis, and therapy. Special attention is given to the design and optimization of these agents to achieve high photostability, efficient NIR absorption, and significant yields of fluorescence, heat, or reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation depending on the application. Additionally, we discuss the incorporation of these compounds into nanocarriers to enhance their solubility, stability, and target specificity. Such nanoparticle-based systems exhibit improved pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, facilitating more effective tumor targeting and broadening the application range to photoacoustic imaging and photothermal therapy. Furthermore, we summarize the application of these NIR-responsive agents in multimodal imaging techniques, which combine the advantages of fluorescence and photoacoustic imaging to provide comprehensive diagnostic information. Finally, we address the current challenges and limitations of photodiagnosis and phototherapy and highlight some critical barriers to their clinical implementation. These include issues related to their phototoxicity, limited tissue penetration, and potential off-target effects. The review concludes by highlighting future research directions aimed at overcoming these obstacles, with a focus on the development of next-generation agents and platforms that offer enhanced therapeutic efficacy and imaging capabilities in the field of cancer treatment.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":239,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Colloid and Interface Science","volume":"336 ","pages":"Article 103356"},"PeriodicalIF":15.9,"publicationDate":"2024-11-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142747144","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}