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{"title":"Doping and defect engineering in carbon-based electrocatalysts for enhanced electrochemical CO2 reduction: From 0D to 3D materials","authors":"Debika Devi Thongam ,&nbsp;Da-Ren Hang ,&nbsp;Chi-Te Liang ,&nbsp;Mitch M.C. Chou","doi":"10.1016/j.cis.2025.103429","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cis.2025.103429","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The increasing atmospheric CO₂ levels and the urgent need for sustainable energy solutions have driven research into electrochemical CO₂ reduction. Carbon-based materials have received significant attention for their potential as electrocatalysts, yet their inert nature often limits their performance. Defect engineering and heteroatom doping have emerged as transformative approaches to overcome these limitations, enhancing both catalytic activity and Faradaic efficiency. This review systematically examines the role of these strategies across diverse carbon materials, including graphene, carbon nanotubes, carbon dots, and boron-doped diamond. Special attention is given to the incorporation of heteroatoms, such as nitrogen and boron, and the modulation of defect structures to optimize CO₂ reduction pathways. By exploring the interplay between dopant type, defect density, and material dimensionality, we provide a comprehensive understanding of how tailored carbon-based electrocatalysts can drive advancements in sustainable electrochemical CO₂ conversion. This work underscores the potential of defect-engineered and doped carbon materials to revolutionize the field of electrocatalysis, paving the way for innovative solutions to environmental and energy challenges.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":239,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Colloid and Interface Science","volume":"339 ","pages":"Article 103429"},"PeriodicalIF":15.9,"publicationDate":"2025-02-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143403328","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":"Localized assembly in biological activity: Origin of life and future of nanoarchitectonics","authors":"Jingwen Song ,&nbsp;Kohsaku Kawakami ,&nbsp;Katsuhiko Ariga","doi":"10.1016/j.cis.2025.103420","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cis.2025.103420","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The concept of nanoarchitectonics has emerged as a post-nanotechnology paradigm in the field of functional materials development. This concept entails the construction of functional material systems at the nanoscale, based on the knowledge acquired from nanotechnology. In biological systems, advanced nanoarchitectonics is achieved through precise structural organization governed by spatial localization, a process facilitated by localized assembly mechanisms. A thorough understanding of the principles of localized assembly is crucial for the creation of complex, asymmetric, hierarchical organizations that are similar in structure and function to living organisms. This review explores the concept of localized assembly, highlighting its biological inspiration, providing representative examples, and discussing its contributions to nanoarchitectonics. Key examples include assemblies using biological materials, those mimicking cellular functions, and those occurring within cells. Additionally, the role of interfacial interactions and liquid-liquid phase separation in localized assembly is emphasized. Particularly, the utilization of liquid-liquid phase separation demonstrates a remarkable capacity for forming intricate compartmentalized structures without discernible membranes, paving the way for multifunctional, localized systems. These localized assemblies are fundamental to essential biological functions and provide valuable insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying the origin of cells and life. Such understanding holds significant promise for advancing materials nanoarchitectonics, particularly in biomedical applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":239,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Colloid and Interface Science","volume":"339 ","pages":"Article 103420"},"PeriodicalIF":15.9,"publicationDate":"2025-02-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143349442","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":"Self-healing packaging films/coatings for food applications; an emerging strategy","authors":"Milad Tavassoli ,&nbsp;Wanli Zhang ,&nbsp;Elham Assadpour ,&nbsp;Fuyuan Zhang ,&nbsp;Seid Mahdi Jafari","doi":"10.1016/j.cis.2025.103423","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cis.2025.103423","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Food packaging (FP) plays a crucial role in maintaining food quality, and the integrity of FP is directly linked to its barrier properties, which ultimately affects the preservation ability of FP materials. Therefore, incorporation of self-healing (SH) properties has emerged as an intriguing approach to enhance the performance of FP materials. Materials possessing SH properties can sustain their integrity through dynamic covalent bonds and/or non-covalent interactions, thereby continuously preserving the barrier properties of FP materials. In this study, our focus lies in exploring SH materials for FP films/coatings. We provide a summary of the mechanisms underlying biopolymeric SH materials, discuss the preparation methods for biopolymeric SH FP films/coatings, and present the latest advancements in their application for food preservation. Finally, we outline the future opportunities and challenges associated with the application of SH materials in FP.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":239,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Colloid and Interface Science","volume":"339 ","pages":"Article 103423"},"PeriodicalIF":15.9,"publicationDate":"2025-02-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143377092","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":"Measurement techniques for velocity and liquid fraction in flowing foams","authors":"Leon Knüpfer ,&nbsp;Tobias Lappan ,&nbsp;Artem Skrypnik ,&nbsp;Muhammad Ziauddin ,&nbsp;Anna-Elisabeth Sommer ,&nbsp;Tine Marquardt ,&nbsp;Wiebke Drenckhan-Andreatta ,&nbsp;Sascha Heitkam","doi":"10.1016/j.cis.2025.103421","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cis.2025.103421","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This review discusses and compares different measurement techniques for liquid foam flow experiments. Particular emphasis is put on measurements of foam velocity and liquid fraction. Because foam is opaque, complex and fragile, many of the established tools of fluid mechanics are not directly applicable. Consequently, these techniques had to be adapted or new approaches had to be developed. This review elucidates the most common techniques and approaches based on optical imaging, electrical conductivity, X-ray and neutron imaging, ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging, positron emission tomography, and small-angle neutron scattering. Each technique has its specific advantages and limitations, and needs to be chosen wisely depending on the measurement requirements. To that end, this review provides some guidelines to choose the most appropriate technique for a specific measurement.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":239,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Colloid and Interface Science","volume":"339 ","pages":"Article 103421"},"PeriodicalIF":15.9,"publicationDate":"2025-02-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143427572","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}

{"title":"Pickering polymerized high internal phase emulsions: Fundamentals to advanced applications","authors":"E. Durgut ,&nbsp;F. Claeyssens","doi":"10.1016/j.cis.2024.103375","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cis.2024.103375","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Pickering-polymerized high internal phase emulsions have attracted attention since their successful first preparation 15 years ago, primarily due to their large pores and potential for functionalization during production. This review elucidates the fundamental principles of Pickering emulsions, Pickering HIPEs, and Pickering PolyHIPEs while comparing them to conventional surfactant-stabilized counterparts. The morphology of Pickering PolyHIPEs, with particular emphasis on methods for achieving interconnected structures, is explored and critically assessed. Lastly, the mechanical properties and diverse applications of these materials are reviewed, highlighting their use as catalytic supports and sorbent materials. The study aims to guide both new and experienced researchers in the field by comprehensively addressing the current potential and challenges of Pickering PolyHIPEs. Once the mystery behind the closed cellular pores of Pickering PolyHIPEs is resolved, these materials are expected to become more popular, particularly in applications where mass transfer is critical, such as tissue engineering.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":239,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Colloid and Interface Science","volume":"336 ","pages":"Article 103375"},"PeriodicalIF":15.9,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142820211","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}

{"title":"Influencing inter-cellular junctions with nanomaterials","authors":"Jinping Wang ,&nbsp;Guoying Zhang ,&nbsp;Kuoran Xing ,&nbsp;Baoteng Wang ,&nbsp;Yanping Liu ,&nbsp;Yuling Xue ,&nbsp;Shankui Liu ,&nbsp;David Tai Leong","doi":"10.1016/j.cis.2024.103372","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cis.2024.103372","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div><strong>Cell-cell junctions</strong> are essential for maintaining tissue integrity and regulating a wide range of physiological processes. While the disruption of intercellular junctions may lead to pathological conditions, it also presents an opportunity for therapeutic interventions. <strong>Nanomaterials</strong> have emerged as promising tools for modulating cell-cell junctions, offering new avenues for innovative treatments. In this review, we provide a comprehensive overview of the various nanomaterials interaction with cell-cell junctions. We discussed their underlying mechanisms, heterogenous effects on cellular behavior, and the therapeutic strategies of applying nanomaterial-induced intercellular junction disruption. Additionally, we address the challenges and opportunities involved in translating these strategies into clinical practice and discuss future directions for this rapidly advancing field.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":239,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Colloid and Interface Science","volume":"336 ","pages":"Article 103372"},"PeriodicalIF":15.9,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142822951","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":"Advanced carbon-based nanomaterials: Application in the development of multifunctional next-generation food packaging materials","authors":"Mahmood Alizadeh Sani ,&nbsp;Arezou Khezerlou ,&nbsp;Mohammad Rezvani-Ghalhari ,&nbsp;David Julian McClements ,&nbsp;Rajender S. Varma","doi":"10.1016/j.cis.2025.103422","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cis.2025.103422","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Carbon-based nanomaterials (CNMs) hold great promise for food packaging applications due to their ability to improve barrier properties, mechanical strength, sensing capabilities, and resistance to environmental factors. CNMs, such as graphene and carbon nanotubes, can also be used as preservatives to extend the shelf life of food products by preventing spoilage and maintaining freshness. Additionally, their ability to respond to changes in environmental conditions means they can be used as sensors to provide information about food quality, freshness, or safety.</div></div><div><h3>Scope and approach</h3><div>This article reviews the properties of CNMs, their impact on packaging film properties, their utilization in smart and active food packaging systems in the food sector, and their potential safety concerns.</div></div><div><h3>Key findings and conclusions</h3><div>These innovative nanomaterials offer a range of unique properties that can enhance the safety, shelf-life, quality, and sustainability of packaged food products. However, CNMs have their own set of challenges that need to be addressed, including their functional performance and safety assessment. Collaborations among material scientists, food technologists, and regulatory bodies are required to drive the development of safe and effective CNM-based food packaging solutions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":239,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Colloid and Interface Science","volume":"339 ","pages":"Article 103422"},"PeriodicalIF":15.9,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143159550","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":"Green solution for oil spills: A review on the role of surface-active ionic liquids","authors":"Masooma Nazar ,&nbsp;Aqeel Ahmad ,&nbsp;Syed Muhammad Shakil Hussain ,&nbsp;Aliyu Adebayo Sulaimon ,&nbsp;Muhammad Moniruzzaman","doi":"10.1016/j.cis.2024.103362","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cis.2024.103362","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Oil spills have long-lasting and harmful impacts on the environment, particularly on aquatic ecosystems. This review provides a comprehensive overview of conventional methods for oil spill removal, highlighting both their advantages and limitations. Traditional methods for addressing oil spills, including physical, thermal, biological and chemical techniques, often prove insufficient, with chemical dispersants being the most popular approach. However, the concern about the toxicity and low biodegradability of these dispersants have led researchers to explore more effective and ecologically benign alternatives. Recently, surface-active ionic liquids (SAILs) have gained interest due to their amphiphilic nature, green and biodegradable characteristics, and excellent performance under various temperature and salinity conditions. In this review, the molecular composition of SAILs, with a specific emphasis on the roles of their head groups, alkyl chains, and counter anions, has been discussed. Additionally, the aggregation behavior of SAILs, their ability to reduce interfacial tension (IFT), and their potential to form stable emulsions, which are important for effective oil dispersion, has been also discussed in the paper. This review also examines key environmental factors such as temperature and salinity that influence the efficacy of oil dispersion using SAILs. The study investigates the possibilities of SAILs as an environmentally friendly substitute for conventional dispersants, while also discussing the challenges and possible future paths for the industry. However, the long-term environmental effects of SAILs and their degradation products are still uncertain, underscoring the necessity of future research. Insights into the optimization of SAIL formulations, their environmental impact, and the feasibility of large-scale application are also discussed, offering a forward-looking perspective on the development of next-generation oil spill remediation technologies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":239,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Colloid and Interface Science","volume":"336 ","pages":"Article 103362"},"PeriodicalIF":15.9,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142775534","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":"Emerging two dimensional MXene for corrosion protection in new energy systems: Design and mechanisms","authors":"Baolong Gong,&nbsp;Xiaoqing Ma,&nbsp;Tiange Wang,&nbsp;Jiale Hou,&nbsp;Shuxian Ji,&nbsp;Qunjie Xu,&nbsp;Huaijie Cao","doi":"10.1016/j.cis.2024.103373","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cis.2024.103373","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>With the development of new and clean energy (offshore wind power, fuel cells, aqueous zinc ion batteries, lithium-ion batteries, etc.), the corrosion and security problems in special environments of the new energy system have attracted much attention. Corrosion protection on the metals applied in new energy system can reduce the economic loss, security risk, and energy consumption, as well as guarantee the efficiency of energy system. Traditional coatings face challenges in agglomeration of nano fillers, structural control, environmental issues, and poor conductivity, which limits the applications. With features in controllable surface chemistry and composition, rich surface terminations, better conductivity than graphene oxide, high aspect-ratio, strong impermeability, and low friction coefficient, the two-dimensional (2D) MXene presents potential for applications in corrosion protection in new energy systems. Despite progress has been made in the MXene for corrosion protection, there is still a lack of comprehensive review regarding the design and mechanisms of anti-corrosive MXene-based materials for corrosion protection in new energy system. In this review, a brief induction of MXene and the specially four corrosive environments (offshore wind power at deep sea, bipolar plates in PEMFC environments, zinc anode in AZIBs, and current collectors in Li-ion battery) are presented. Importantly, the design strategies and mechanisms of the MXene-based anti-corrosive coatings on metals used in the special environments are discussed in detail. Finally, the challenges and research trends in the MXene-based coatings for new energy systems are prospected. This review provides further understanding of corrosion in new energy and would expand the application prospects of MXene.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":239,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Colloid and Interface Science","volume":"336 ","pages":"Article 103373"},"PeriodicalIF":15.9,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142796689","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":"Graphene-based nanomaterials applications for agricultural and food sector","authors":"Sandeep Sharma ,&nbsp;Priya Kundu ,&nbsp;Deepak Tyagi ,&nbsp;Vijayakumar Shanmugam","doi":"10.1016/j.cis.2024.103377","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cis.2024.103377","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In the past decade, graphene-based nanomaterials (GBNs) have been considerably investigated in agriculture due to their exceptionally enriched physicochemical properties. Productivity in the agricultural sector relies significantly on agrochemicals. However, conventional systems suffer from a lack of application efficiency, resulting in environmental pollution and associated problems. Due to high surface area, easy functionalization, high chemical stability, biocompatibility, and ability to adhere to biological structures, GBNs become a promising candidate for agro-delivery carriers. A comprehensive review on developments of GBNs for pesticide delivery, nutrient delivery, food packaging and preservation, and their impacts on plant growth and development are missing in the literature. To address this, here we presented a detailed review on the material design, agrochemicals loading, release or diffusion kinetics, <em>in-vivo</em> applications, and effects of GBNs on plants. The GBNs found to improve the efficacy of existing agrochemicals and food preservatives, aiming to decrease the overall burden of these substances. The incorporation of GBNs in biocompatible and biodegradable polymers is reported to improve their oxygen barrier and mechanical properties for food packaging applications, targeting to reduce the use of petroleum-derived polymers based current food packaging materials, which leads to serious environmental impacts. In the context of plant nanobionics, GBNs has been found to boost the plant growth at low concentrations. Here, recommendations for future research have been deliberated, drawing reference from the relevant area to gain a deeper understanding of the underlying science, and to develop better delivery and packaging applications approaches. Additionally, discussions on recommendations regarding the safe concentration of GBNs for plant nanobionics are presented to facilitate their secure and effective utilization.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":239,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Colloid and Interface Science","volume":"336 ","pages":"Article 103377"},"PeriodicalIF":15.9,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142815181","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}