{"title":"Composites of hydroxyapatite and their application in adsorption, medicine and as catalysts","authors":"Adrianna Biedrzycka, Ewa Skwarek","doi":"10.1016/j.cis.2024.103308","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cis.2024.103308","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Composites of hydroxyapatite, recognized by its peculiar crystal architecture and distinctive attributes showcased the potential in adsorbing heavy metal ions and radioactive elements as well as selected organic substances. In this paper, the intrinsic mechanism of adsorption by composites hydroxyapatite was proved for the first time. Subsequently, selectivity and competitiveness of composites of hydroxyapatite for a variety of environments containing various interferences from cations, anions, and organic molecules are elucidated. Next, composites of hydroxyapatite were further categorized according to their morphological dimensions. Adsorption properties and intrinsic mechanisms were investigated based on different morphologies. It was shown that although composites of hydroxyapatite were characterized by excellent adsorption capacity and cost-effectiveness, their application is often challenging due to inherent fragility and agglomeration, technical problems required for their handling as well as difficulty in recycling. Finally, to address these issues, the paper discusses the tendency of hydroxyapatite composites to adsorb heavy metal ions and radioactive elements as well as the limitations of their applications. Summarizing the limitations and future directions of modification of HAP in the field of heavy metal ions and different substances contamination abatement, the paper provides insightful perspectives for its gradual improvement and rational application.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":239,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Colloid and Interface Science","volume":"334 ","pages":"Article 103308"},"PeriodicalIF":15.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142417907","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":"Breaking barriers in electrodeposition: Novel eco-friendly approach based on utilization of deep eutectic solvents","authors":"A. Kityk , V. Pavlik , M. Hnatko","doi":"10.1016/j.cis.2024.103310","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cis.2024.103310","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This review article provides a comprehensive examination of the innovative approaches emerging from using deep eutectic solvents (DESs) in electrodeposition techniques. Through an in-depth exploration of fundamental principles, the study highlights the advantages of DESs as electrolytes, including reduced toxicity, enhanced control over deposition parameters, and specific influences on morphology. By showcasing specific studies and experimental findings, the article offers tangible evidence of the superior performance of DES-based electrodeposition methods. Key findings reveal that DESs utilization enables eco-friendly electrodeposition of noble metal and transition metal coatings, coatings of their alloys and composites, as well as electrodeposition of semiconductor and photovoltaic alloy coatings; while also addressing challenges such as hydrogen evolution in conventional electrolytes. Notably, DES-based electrolytes facilitate the formation of electrodeposits with unique nanostructures and improve the stability of colloidal systems for composite coatings. The article contains invaluable tables detailing electrolyte compositions, electrodeposition conditions, and deposition results for a diverse array of metals, alloys, and composites, serving as a practical handbook for researchers and industry practitioners. In conclusion, the review underscores the transformative impact of DESs on electrodeposition techniques and emphasizes the prospects for future advancements in surface modification and material synthesis.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":239,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Colloid and Interface Science","volume":"334 ","pages":"Article 103310"},"PeriodicalIF":15.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142407333","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":"Surface freezing of cationic surfactant-adsorbed films at the oil-water interface: Impact on oil-in-water emulsion and pickering emulsion stability","authors":"Hiroki Matsubara , Yuhei Tokiwa , Akihiro Masunaga , Hiromu Sakamoto , Kazuki Shishida , Kouki Ohshima , Albert Prause , Michael Gradzielski","doi":"10.1016/j.cis.2024.103309","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cis.2024.103309","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>When n-alkanes or n-alcohols coexist with surfactants that have similar chain lengths, they can form mixed surface-frozen films at the oil-water interface. In this review, we first explain the basic characteristics of this surface freezing transition mainly from a thermodynamic viewpoint. Then, we discussed the effect of surface freezing of a cationic surfactant (cetyltrimethylammonium chloride: CTAC) with tetradecane, hexadecane, or hexadecanol on the kinetic stability of the oil-in-water (O/W) emulsions. We show that the surface frozen film not only increases the kinetic stability of the O/W emulsions but also stably encapsulates coexisting organic molecules in the oil core. Finally, we will introduce one of our recent works in which we observed that the exchange between silica nanoparticles and CTAC molecules occurs at the surface of Pickering emulsions when the oil-water interfacial tension is lowered by the surface freezing. The resulting detachment of silica particles from the oil-water interface broke the Pickering emulsion. The advantages of controlling the stability of O/W emulsions via the use of surface-frozen film are discussed in comparison with normal surfactant emulsifiers in the conclusion part of the review.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":239,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Colloid and Interface Science","volume":"334 ","pages":"Article 103309"},"PeriodicalIF":15.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142407334","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}
Che Quang Cong , Le Minh Huong , Nguyen Minh Dat , Nguyen Thanh Hoai Nam , Hoang An , Nguyen Duy Hai , Nguyen Hung Vu , Nguyen Huu Hieu
{"title":"Preparation strategies, properties highlights, and emerging applications across environmental, biological, and energy industries of silver-loaded graphitic carbon nitride: A critical review","authors":"Che Quang Cong , Le Minh Huong , Nguyen Minh Dat , Nguyen Thanh Hoai Nam , Hoang An , Nguyen Duy Hai , Nguyen Hung Vu , Nguyen Huu Hieu","doi":"10.1016/j.cis.2024.103307","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cis.2024.103307","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In light of escalating environmental pollution and tremendous energy shortage, the development of multifunctional materials with diverse applications across biomedical and energy production platforms has become imperative. Among this domain, nanostructured heterogeneous composites based on semiconductors are exclusively promising owing to their distinct configurations. Notably, graphitic carbon nitride (g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub> (CN)) has drawn substantial interest as a sustainable candidate with surface functionality, electron-rich nature, and interconnected conjugation system along the polymeric matrix. To address the remaining limitations in sub-optimal visible light absorption and rapid charge recombination, the decoration of plasmonic metals, particularly silver (Ag) nanostructures, on bare CN has been reported to induce considerable synergistic promotions. This review highlights the major advancements and challenges in designing silver-loaded graphitic carbon nitride (Ag/CN (ACN)). Fundamentals in typical synthetic strategies, such as hydrothermal, co-precipitation, or chemical reduction, for ACN heterostructures are summarized. The appearance of Ag also influences the inherent properties of CN, as emphasized through alterations in structural as well as electronic behaviors in many studies. We expect that this study can deepen insights into multiple extending applications of ACN regarding environmental, biological, and energy industries, thanks to its favorable well-rounded attributions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":239,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Colloid and Interface Science","volume":"334 ","pages":"Article 103307"},"PeriodicalIF":15.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142433051","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}
Parinaz Nezhad-Mokhtari , Masoud Hasany , Mohammad Kohestanian , Alireza Dolatshahi-Pirouz , Morteza Milani , Mehdi Mehrali
{"title":"Recent advancements in bioadhesive self-healing hydrogels for effective chronic wound care","authors":"Parinaz Nezhad-Mokhtari , Masoud Hasany , Mohammad Kohestanian , Alireza Dolatshahi-Pirouz , Morteza Milani , Mehdi Mehrali","doi":"10.1016/j.cis.2024.103306","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cis.2024.103306","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Chronic wounds are a critical and costly complication that affects millions of patients each year, especially patients suffering from diabetes, and constitute a serious global healthcare problem that needs immediate attention. In this direction, novel dressings that can integrate appropriate physicochemical and biological features, mechanical durability, and the capacity for therapy are of great clinical importance. For instance, self-healable hydrogels, with antibacterial activity and high tissue adhesion, have attracted increasing attention for wound management applications. Despite their potential, existing self-healable hydrogel networks exhibit limitations in mechanical strength and adhesion, tissue regeneration, antibacterial efficacy, and scalability, indicating a need for further improvement in the field. This review focuses on exactly these recent advances in the field with a special focus on self-healing adhesive hydrogel-based wound dressings as well as their structures, construction strategies, adhesion mechanisms, and emerging usage in the wound healing field. By shedding light on these developments, we aim to contribute to the ongoing pursuit of enhanced solutions for chronic wound care.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":239,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Colloid and Interface Science","volume":"334 ","pages":"Article 103306"},"PeriodicalIF":15.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142482784","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}
Xiaojing Wang , Yuechang Lian , Siyuan Xiang , Shengyang Tao , Michael Kappl , Wendong Liu
{"title":"Droplet evaporation on super liquid-repellent surfaces: A controllable approach for supraparticle fabrication","authors":"Xiaojing Wang , Yuechang Lian , Siyuan Xiang , Shengyang Tao , Michael Kappl , Wendong Liu","doi":"10.1016/j.cis.2024.103305","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cis.2024.103305","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Supraparticles are agglomerates of nano- and/or microparticles with sizes ranging from tens to hundreds of microns, making them more accessible for handling and recovery than the building blocks. Supraparticles not only inherit the properties and functions of primary particles but also exhibit characteristics such as high porosity, large specific surface area, and improved functionalities, which can be attributed to the synergism, coupling, and co-localization among the constituents. Therefore, supraparticles hold promising applications in catalysis, drug delivery, sensing, etc. Among the various synthesizing strategies, evaporating droplets on a liquid-repellent surface is proposed as an effective approach to fabricate supraparticles with unique structural features and functions. The boundary conditions of such droplet-confinement methods significantly drive the formation of supraparticles by reducing or avoiding the use of solvents or processing liquids, which further accelerates the development and utilization of supraparticles. This paper presents an overview of recent developments in the fabrication of supraparticles by evaporating droplets on liquid-repellent surfaces. The review focuses on the evaporation processes on lubricant and superhydrophobic surfaces, structural regulation, and applications of supraparticles. Finally, an outlook on the future directions of evaporation on liquid-repellent surfaces mediated supraparticle fabrication is presented.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":239,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Colloid and Interface Science","volume":"334 ","pages":"Article 103305"},"PeriodicalIF":15.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142402220","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}
Iman Salahshoori , Amirhosein Yazdanbakhsh , Majid Namayandeh Jorabchi , Fatemeh Zare Kazemabadi , Hossein Ali Khonakdar , Amir H. Mohammadi
{"title":"Recent advances and applications of stimuli-responsive nanomaterials for water treatment: A comprehensive review","authors":"Iman Salahshoori , Amirhosein Yazdanbakhsh , Majid Namayandeh Jorabchi , Fatemeh Zare Kazemabadi , Hossein Ali Khonakdar , Amir H. Mohammadi","doi":"10.1016/j.cis.2024.103304","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cis.2024.103304","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The development of stimuli-responsive nanomaterials holds immense promise for enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of water treatment processes. These smart materials exhibit a remarkable ability to respond to specific external stimuli, such as light, pH, or magnetic fields, and trigger the controlled release of encapsulated pollutants. By precisely regulating the release kinetics, these nanomaterials can effectively target and eliminate contaminants without compromising the integrity of the water system. This review article provides a comprehensive overview of the advancements in light-activated and pH-sensitive nanomaterials for controlled pollutant release in water treatment. It delves into the fundamental principles underlying these materials' stimuli-responsive behaviour, exploring the design strategies and applications in various water treatment scenarios. In particular, the article indicates how integrating stimuli-responsive nanomaterials into existing water treatment technologies can significantly enhance their performance, leading to more sustainable and cost-effective solutions. The synergy between these advanced materials and traditional treatment methods could pave the way for innovative approaches to water purification, offering enhanced selectivity and efficiency. Furthermore, the review highlights the critical challenges and future directions in this rapidly evolving field, emphasizing the need for further research and development to fully realize the potential of these materials in addressing the pressing challenges of water purification.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":239,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Colloid and Interface Science","volume":"333 ","pages":"Article 103304"},"PeriodicalIF":15.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142357762","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}
Pankaj Kumar , Krister Holmberg , Isha Soni , Nasarul Islam , Manish Kumar , Pooja Shandilya , Mika Sillanpää , Vinay Chauhan
{"title":"Advancements in ionic liquid-based corrosion inhibitors for sustainable protection strategies: from experimental to computational insights","authors":"Pankaj Kumar , Krister Holmberg , Isha Soni , Nasarul Islam , Manish Kumar , Pooja Shandilya , Mika Sillanpää , Vinay Chauhan","doi":"10.1016/j.cis.2024.103303","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cis.2024.103303","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The global corrosion cost is estimated to be around 2.5 trillion USD, which is more than 3 % of the global GDP. Against this background, large efforts have been made to find effective corrosion inhibitors. Ionic liquids (ILs) are nowadays regarded as reliable functional materials and one of the most promising classes of anticorrosion agents. Not only are they efficient in preventing corrosion of iron and other metals, but they are also relatively inexpensive, need no solvents, and are non-toxic to humans This review addresses both experimental and theoretical investigations conducted to IL-based corrosion inhibitors (CIs). It covers various ILs used, synthesis methods, and their performance in diverse corrosive environments. Electrochemical techniques like EIS and potentiodynamic polarization, along with computational approaches including quantum chemical calculations and DFT, provide valuable insights into corrosion inhibition mechanisms and the interactions between anticorrosion agents-surfaces. The synergistic combination of experimental and theoretical approaches enhances our understanding of corrosion inhibition, enabling the design and optimization of effective and sustainable corrosion protection strategies. This review consolidates the existing knowledge on ionic liquid-based corrosion inhibitors, highlights the key findings from both experimental and theoretical investigations, and points out possible directions for further studies in this area.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":239,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Colloid and Interface Science","volume":"333 ","pages":"Article 103303"},"PeriodicalIF":15.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142271626","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":"A review of ion scattering spectroscopy studies at liquid interfaces with noble gas ion projectiles","authors":"Anand Kumar , Gunther G. Andersson","doi":"10.1016/j.cis.2024.103302","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cis.2024.103302","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Ion scattering spectroscopy (ISS) is an analytical tool that provides direct structural, topographical, and atomic compositional information at interfaces when ions are used as projectiles. Since its development in 1967, ISS is commonly used to obtain quantitative information about solid interfaces. Over the last couple of decades, ISS has emerged as an important technique to probe liquid interfaces and their studies employing ISS has become not uncommon, more so with Neutral impact collision ion scattering spectroscopy (NICISS). Therefore, here the principle of ISS with a particular focus on NICISS and its data evaluation are summarised while reviewing some important studies at vapor-liquid interfaces that provide direct information for molecular orientation of liquids (including ionic liquids), composition and distribution of atoms (or solutes) and charges as a function of depth to gain vast variety of thermodynamical information. Employing ISS such information can be achieved with high depth resolution of ∼1–2 Å (depending on the nature of the experiment). These examples highlight the significance of ISS and show potential for its application for studies related to specific ion effects, atmospheric reaction in aerosol and sea water droplets, and even determining the fate of environmental pollutants like heavy metal ions and per-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Furthermore, some limitations of ISS are also discussed relating to investigation of high-vapor pressure liquids and probing buried interfaces like liquid-liquid interfaces while presenting progresses made in probing solid-liquid interfaces.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":239,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Colloid and Interface Science","volume":"333 ","pages":"Article 103302"},"PeriodicalIF":15.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142322636","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":"Phenylboronic acid-functionalized biomaterials for improved cancer immunotherapy via sialic acid targeting","authors":"Ashok Kumar Jangid, Kyobum Kim","doi":"10.1016/j.cis.2024.103301","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cis.2024.103301","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Phenylboronic acid (PBA) is recognized as one of the most promising cancer cell binding modules attributed to its potential to form reversible and dynamic boronic ester covalent bonds. Exploring the advanced chemical versatility of PBA is crucial for developing new anticancer therapeutics. The presence of a specific Lewis acidic boron atom-based functional group and a Π-ring-connected ring has garnered increasing interest in the field of cancer immunotherapy. PBA-derivatized functional biomaterials can form reversible bonds with diols containing cell surface markers and proteins. This review primarily focuses on the following topics: (1) the importance and versatility of PBA, (2) different PBA derivatives with pKa values, (3) specific key features of PBA-mediated biomaterials, and (4) cell surface activity for cancer immunotherapy applications. Specific key features of PBA-mediated materials, including sensing, bioadhesion, and gelation, along with important synthesis strategies, are highlighted. The utilization of PBA-mediated biomaterials for cancer immunotherapy, especially the role of PBA-based nanoparticles and PBA-mediated cell-based therapeutics, is also discussed. Finally, a perspective on future research based on PBA-biomaterials for immunotherapy applications is presented.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":239,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Colloid and Interface Science","volume":"333 ","pages":"Article 103301"},"PeriodicalIF":15.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142164520","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}