This article reviews the improvement of photopolymerization, primarily in terms of its rate, degree of conversion, and resolution, using nanoparticles. The studies identified in the current literature and available in indexed databases are thoroughly examined, with key findings discussed and summarized. The nanoparticles identified include metallic, semiconducting, upconversion, insulating, and other types. The primary mechanisms that enhance photopolymerization are localized surface plasmon resonance, photocatalytic effect, upconversion, and two-photon absorption. These studies are categorized accordingly. The methods used to assess the ability of nanoparticles to improve photopolymerization vary depending on the type of nanoparticle, the resin formulation, and the intended application. Consequently, we also examine the various assessment methods employed in these studies. Furthermore, we highlight the rapidly advancing field of additive manufacturing, particularly vat photopolymerization, which could greatly benefit from improvements in photopolymerization research. For this reason, the final section of this review discusses how findings in nanoparticle-enhanced photopolymerization can further advance vat photopolymerization in additive manufacturing. Recent advancements, such as the possibility of 3D printing with NIR light using thermal initiators and printing of highly opaque materials, should be further explored and improved.
{"title":"Nanoparticle-enhanced vat photopolymerization in additive manufacturing","authors":"Lalatovic Andjela , Bechelany Mikhael , Coy Emerson","doi":"10.1016/j.cis.2025.103690","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cis.2025.103690","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This article reviews the improvement of photopolymerization, primarily in terms of its rate, degree of conversion, and resolution, using nanoparticles. The studies identified in the current literature and available in indexed databases are thoroughly examined, with key findings discussed and summarized. The nanoparticles identified include metallic, semiconducting, upconversion, insulating, and other types. The primary mechanisms that enhance photopolymerization are localized surface plasmon resonance, photocatalytic effect, upconversion, and two-photon absorption. These studies are categorized accordingly. The methods used to assess the ability of nanoparticles to improve photopolymerization vary depending on the type of nanoparticle, the resin formulation, and the intended application. Consequently, we also examine the various assessment methods employed in these studies. Furthermore, we highlight the rapidly advancing field of additive manufacturing, particularly vat photopolymerization, which could greatly benefit from improvements in photopolymerization research. For this reason, the final section of this review discusses how findings in nanoparticle-enhanced photopolymerization can further advance vat photopolymerization in additive manufacturing. Recent advancements, such as the possibility of 3D printing with NIR light using thermal initiators and printing of highly opaque materials, should be further explored and improved.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":239,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Colloid and Interface Science","volume":"347 ","pages":"Article 103690"},"PeriodicalIF":19.3,"publicationDate":"2025-10-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145360552","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}
The global demand for effective tissue regeneration strategies continues to rise due to the increasing burden of trauma, chronic diseases, and age-related tissue degeneration. Hydrogels are widely explored as promising biomaterials for tissue engineering due to their high water content, swelling capacity, ability to absorb liquid exudates, flexible structure, and structural resemblance to the extracellular matrix. Under appropriate design and formulation, many hydrogels also demonstrate favorable levels of biocompatibility; however, this property can vary depending on the composition, crosslinking chemistry, and degradation products of the hydrogel. Among the key design parameters, the mechanical properties of hydrogels are critical determinants of their success in tissue engineering, as they directly govern cell–matrix interactions through mechanotransduction. The stiffness and viscoelasticity of the scaffold influence cell adhesion, migration, proliferation, and lineage commitment, while adequate compressive strength and shear resistance are required to preserve structural integrity under physiological loads. Precise tuning of these parameters is essential to reproduce the biomechanical milieu of native tissues and to achieve functional regeneration. Hydrogels are diverse in origin and chemistry, ranging from natural polymers to synthetic and charged networks, each offering unique advantages and limitations. Their versatility has enabled the development of application-specific scaffolds for skin, bone, cartilage, neural, and cardiac tissue regeneration. However, challenges remain in achieving mechanical robustness, long-term stability, and functional integration in vivo. Advances in material science and crosslinking technologies continue to drive the evolution of hydrogel systems with improved mechanical performance and biological response. This review presents a comprehensive scientific perspective on the significance of mechanical properties in hydrogel-based scaffolds and their relevance to tissue-specific applications, offering insights into future directions in regenerative medicine.
{"title":"Tissue engineering: Hydrogel scaffolds and mechanical properties as key design parameters","authors":"Amit Kumar Goswami , Vinay Kumar Giduturi , Surya Narayana Yerramilli , Virander Singh Chauhan , Nitin Yadav","doi":"10.1016/j.cis.2025.103691","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cis.2025.103691","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The global demand for effective tissue regeneration strategies continues to rise due to the increasing burden of trauma, chronic diseases, and age-related tissue degeneration. Hydrogels are widely explored as promising biomaterials for tissue engineering due to their high water content, swelling capacity, ability to absorb liquid exudates, flexible structure, and structural resemblance to the extracellular matrix. Under appropriate design and formulation, many hydrogels also demonstrate favorable levels of biocompatibility; however, this property can vary depending on the composition, crosslinking chemistry, and degradation products of the hydrogel. Among the key design parameters, the mechanical properties of hydrogels are critical determinants of their success in tissue engineering, as they directly govern cell–matrix interactions through mechanotransduction. The stiffness and viscoelasticity of the scaffold influence cell adhesion, migration, proliferation, and lineage commitment, while adequate compressive strength and shear resistance are required to preserve structural integrity under physiological loads. Precise tuning of these parameters is essential to reproduce the biomechanical milieu of native tissues and to achieve functional regeneration. Hydrogels are diverse in origin and chemistry, ranging from natural polymers to synthetic and charged networks, each offering unique advantages and limitations. Their versatility has enabled the development of application-specific scaffolds for skin, bone, cartilage, neural, and cardiac tissue regeneration. However, challenges remain in achieving mechanical robustness, long-term stability, and functional integration <em>in vivo</em>. Advances in material science and crosslinking technologies continue to drive the evolution of hydrogel systems with improved mechanical performance and biological response. This review presents a comprehensive scientific perspective on the significance of mechanical properties in hydrogel-based scaffolds and their relevance to tissue-specific applications, offering insights into future directions in regenerative medicine.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":239,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Colloid and Interface Science","volume":"347 ","pages":"Article 103691"},"PeriodicalIF":19.3,"publicationDate":"2025-10-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145350431","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}
Pub Date : 2025-10-14DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2025.103689
Hong Cao , Guodong Liu , Junkai Wu , Zhuoqing Zhang , Xiaohong Jiang , Wenliang Zhang , Hanbin Liu , Zhijian Li
Dual-band electrochromism has garnered significant attention in recent years due to its ability to independently control visible and near-infrared light. Organic dual-band electrochromic (OVNEC) materials have gradually emerged in fields such as smart windows, advanced displays, and camouflage, owing to their excellent light modulation performance, flexible design capabilities, and large-area low-cost fabrication characteristics. By precisely regulating the absorption/transmission properties of visible and near-infrared light, they present significant prospects for expanding traditional visible light applications. This review summarizes the latest advancements in organic dual-band electrochromic devices (OVNECDs) and materials. Based on the structure of OVNECDs, it elaborates on the electrochromic layer, ion storage layer, electrolyte layer, and transparent conductive layer, delving into the dual-band electrochromic mechanism and device operating principles of OVNEC materials. Furthermore, OVNEC materials are categorized into small molecules and conjugated polymers for detailed discussion. The review concludes by summarizing the main challenges currently faced and future development directions, offering insights from three aspects: simplification of device structure, optimization of small molecule structures, and breakthroughs in conjugated polymers, emphasizing the indispensable significance of ongoing research and innovation in this emerging field.
{"title":"Recent advances in organic dual-band electrochromism","authors":"Hong Cao , Guodong Liu , Junkai Wu , Zhuoqing Zhang , Xiaohong Jiang , Wenliang Zhang , Hanbin Liu , Zhijian Li","doi":"10.1016/j.cis.2025.103689","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cis.2025.103689","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Dual-band electrochromism has garnered significant attention in recent years due to its ability to independently control visible and near-infrared light. Organic dual-band electrochromic (OVNEC) materials have gradually emerged in fields such as smart windows, advanced displays, and camouflage, owing to their excellent light modulation performance, flexible design capabilities, and large-area low-cost fabrication characteristics. By precisely regulating the absorption/transmission properties of visible and near-infrared light, they present significant prospects for expanding traditional visible light applications. This review summarizes the latest advancements in organic dual-band electrochromic devices (OVNECDs) and materials. Based on the structure of OVNECDs, it elaborates on the electrochromic layer, ion storage layer, electrolyte layer, and transparent conductive layer, delving into the dual-band electrochromic mechanism and device operating principles of OVNEC materials. Furthermore, OVNEC materials are categorized into small molecules and conjugated polymers for detailed discussion. The review concludes by summarizing the main challenges currently faced and future development directions, offering insights from three aspects: simplification of device structure, optimization of small molecule structures, and breakthroughs in conjugated polymers, emphasizing the indispensable significance of ongoing research and innovation in this emerging field.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":239,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Colloid and Interface Science","volume":"346 ","pages":"Article 103689"},"PeriodicalIF":19.3,"publicationDate":"2025-10-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145314113","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}
Pub Date : 2025-10-14DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2025.103688
Mansi Goyal , Changrong Shi , Morteza Hassanpour , Jingsan Xu , Xinshu Zhuang , Xueping Song , Alex Y. Song , Zhanying Zhang
Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) derived from the acid hydrolysis of cellulose, are renewable, biocompatible, and biodegradable. CNCs with well-defined hierarchical structures offer remarkable iridescence which is easily tunable and exhibit non-toxicity. In this review, the mechanism behind the formation of structural color has been elucidated to address the fundamental principles governing optical properties. A detailed overview of CNC suspension preparation, film fabrication techniques, and external interventions is provided to control the self-assembly of CNCs. We further aim to shed light on the interaction of CNCs with selective additives to improve the material performance and functionality. This paper also provides insights into the latest technological applications of CNC photonic materials in various fields such as smart sensors, biomedical devices, flexible displays and passive daytime-colored radiative coolers. Finally, the economic, regulatory, and technical barriers are addressed to up-scale this technology from academia to industry for unlocking the full potential of CNC-derived photonic materials. It is believed that highlighting potential developments in the field of CNC-derived photonic materials can act as roadmap to guide researchers for producing next-generation smart materials.
{"title":"Exploring chiral photonic cellulose nanocrystal composites: From self-assembly to advanced applications","authors":"Mansi Goyal , Changrong Shi , Morteza Hassanpour , Jingsan Xu , Xinshu Zhuang , Xueping Song , Alex Y. Song , Zhanying Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.cis.2025.103688","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cis.2025.103688","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) derived from the acid hydrolysis of cellulose, are renewable, biocompatible, and biodegradable. CNCs with well-defined hierarchical structures offer remarkable iridescence which is easily tunable and exhibit non-toxicity. In this review, the mechanism behind the formation of structural color has been elucidated to address the fundamental principles governing optical properties. A detailed overview of CNC suspension preparation, film fabrication techniques, and external interventions is provided to control the self-assembly of CNCs. We further aim to shed light on the interaction of CNCs with selective additives to improve the material performance and functionality. This paper also provides insights into the latest technological applications of CNC photonic materials in various fields such as smart sensors, biomedical devices, flexible displays and passive daytime-colored radiative coolers. Finally, the economic, regulatory, and technical barriers are addressed to up-scale this technology from academia to industry for unlocking the full potential of CNC-derived photonic materials. It is believed that highlighting potential developments in the field of CNC-derived photonic materials can act as roadmap to guide researchers for producing next-generation smart materials.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":239,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Colloid and Interface Science","volume":"347 ","pages":"Article 103688"},"PeriodicalIF":19.3,"publicationDate":"2025-10-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145318976","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}
Pub Date : 2025-10-10DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2025.103685
Sara Abdulwahab , Nursakinah Suardi , Mohammed Ali Dheyab , Wesam Abdullah , Azlan Abdul Aziz , Saleh T. Alanezi , Mutaz Mohammad Alsardi , Mothana Hussein Tarawneh , Mehran Ghasemlou
Nanoemulsions are a distinct subclass of emulsions that have sparked increasing interest in pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food sectors due to their increased specific surface area, high stability, tunable release profiles, and good oral bioavailability. Green nanoemulsions, with ingredients entirely from plant or microbial sources, are a conceptually new frontier for next generation nanoproducts. Engineering a kinetically stable green nanoemulsion system for tailored applications entails a systematic understanding of the critical properties of the biosurfactants. This review delivers a holistic and mechanistic exploration of green nanoemulsion systems, with greater focus on bio-derived surfactants and low-energy fabrication methods. We critically discuss how the interfacial behavior and physiochemical properties of surfactants can govern the stability of nanoemulsions. Particular emphasis is devoted to unveiling the untapped capacity of biosurfactants in modulating drug encapsulation, biodegradability, and controlled release across chemical, medical, food, cosmetic and agricultural industries. Emerging emulsion platforms, such as Pickering and stimuli-responsive nanoemulsions, that can respond to either a single stimulus or multiple stimuli, are also highlighted. By bridging interfacial science with translational medicine, this review can act as a roadmap to steer researchers toward the tailored design of green nanoemulsions for unforeseeable applications in bioimaging, drug delivery, and cancer therapy.
{"title":"Functional green nanoemulsions with biosurfactants: Synthesis, surface engineering and advanced food, cosmetic, agricultural and biomedical applications","authors":"Sara Abdulwahab , Nursakinah Suardi , Mohammed Ali Dheyab , Wesam Abdullah , Azlan Abdul Aziz , Saleh T. Alanezi , Mutaz Mohammad Alsardi , Mothana Hussein Tarawneh , Mehran Ghasemlou","doi":"10.1016/j.cis.2025.103685","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cis.2025.103685","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Nanoemulsions are a distinct subclass of emulsions that have sparked increasing interest in pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food sectors due to their increased specific surface area, high stability, tunable release profiles, and good oral bioavailability. Green nanoemulsions, with ingredients entirely from plant or microbial sources, are a conceptually new frontier for next generation nanoproducts. Engineering a kinetically stable green nanoemulsion system for tailored applications entails a systematic understanding of the critical properties of the biosurfactants. This review delivers a holistic and mechanistic exploration of green nanoemulsion systems, with greater focus on bio-derived surfactants and low-energy fabrication methods. We critically discuss how the interfacial behavior and physiochemical properties of surfactants can govern the stability of nanoemulsions. Particular emphasis is devoted to unveiling the untapped capacity of biosurfactants in modulating drug encapsulation, biodegradability, and controlled release across chemical, medical, food, cosmetic and agricultural industries. Emerging emulsion platforms, such as Pickering and stimuli-responsive nanoemulsions, that can respond to either a single stimulus or multiple stimuli, are also highlighted. By bridging interfacial science with translational medicine, this review can act as a roadmap to steer researchers toward the tailored design of green nanoemulsions for unforeseeable applications in bioimaging, drug delivery, and cancer therapy.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":239,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Colloid and Interface Science","volume":"346 ","pages":"Article 103685"},"PeriodicalIF":19.3,"publicationDate":"2025-10-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145310206","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}
Pub Date : 2025-10-10DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2025.103687
Haizhuang Jiang , Hongbin Yang , Xiangfeng Zhang , Wanli Kang , Ruichao Wang , Haocong Li , Shuhe Zhang , Xin Chen , Liang Peng , Haobin Shi , Bauyrzhan Sarsenbekuly
Water flooding is widely employed as the core technology for secondary oil recovery, aimed at supplementing reservoir energy and displacing crude oil to enhance recovery efficiency. However, inherent reservoir heterogeneity (e.g., high-permeability layers, fractures, and cavernous) frequently results in a rapid rise and persistently high water cut in production wells, rendering the remaining oil difficult to be displaced. Deep profile control technology is recognized as a key method for mitigating water channeling and improving water flooding performance. Its principle is based on the blockage of preferential flow channels within high-permeability zones, thereby regulating the subsequent water injection profile. This technology has been extensively applied in reservoirs exhibiting high and ultra-high water cuts. Polymer microspheres have emerged as significant chemical agents for deep profile control systems due to their exceptional elastic deformability. Their mechanism of action is characterized as follows: the microspheres are transported deep into the reservoir formation along with the injected fluid. Leveraging their smart deformable characteristics, they dynamically adapt to pore throat structures of varying sizes. They are preferentially retained and accumulated within the preferential flow channels (characterized by lower flow resistance), where effective plugging is formed. Consequently, subsequent displacing fluids are forced to divert towards and sweep low-permeability zones that were previously non swept by water flooding and possess higher oil saturation. This unique combination of deep migration and intelligent deformable plugging effectively overcomes the limitations of traditional rigid particle plugging agents, which are often difficult to transport deep into the reservoir or prone to causing excessive near-wellbore blockage. Consequently, the sweep volume and oil displacement efficiency of the displacing fluid within heterogeneous reservoirs are significantly enhanced, ultimately leading to increased crude oil recovery. Nevertheless, despite abundant research achievements on polymer microspheres, the current knowledge landscape is characterized by fragmentation and dispersion. A systematic integration is lacking, particularly concerning the establishment of an organic link between structural design, performance regulation, mechanism of action, and practical application effectiveness. Therefore, this study is designed to systematically synthesize the knowledge on polymer microspheres for deep profile control from the following three aspects: (1) Function-Structure-Mechanism Correlation: The intrinsic correlations between chemical modification strategies for functionalized polymer microspheres and their enhanced performance are systematically revealed. (2) Synergistic Mechanisms in Heterogeneous Composite Systems: The profile control performance and synergistic enhancement mechanisms of heterogeneous composite systems ba
{"title":"Advances of polymer microsphere and its application in porous media for enhanced oil recovery","authors":"Haizhuang Jiang , Hongbin Yang , Xiangfeng Zhang , Wanli Kang , Ruichao Wang , Haocong Li , Shuhe Zhang , Xin Chen , Liang Peng , Haobin Shi , Bauyrzhan Sarsenbekuly","doi":"10.1016/j.cis.2025.103687","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cis.2025.103687","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Water flooding is widely employed as the core technology for secondary oil recovery, aimed at supplementing reservoir energy and displacing crude oil to enhance recovery efficiency. However, inherent reservoir heterogeneity (e.g., high-permeability layers, fractures, and cavernous) frequently results in a rapid rise and persistently high water cut in production wells, rendering the remaining oil difficult to be displaced. Deep profile control technology is recognized as a key method for mitigating water channeling and improving water flooding performance. Its principle is based on the blockage of preferential flow channels within high-permeability zones, thereby regulating the subsequent water injection profile. This technology has been extensively applied in reservoirs exhibiting high and ultra-high water cuts. Polymer microspheres have emerged as significant chemical agents for deep profile control systems due to their exceptional elastic deformability. Their mechanism of action is characterized as follows: the microspheres are transported deep into the reservoir formation along with the injected fluid. Leveraging their smart deformable characteristics, they dynamically adapt to pore throat structures of varying sizes. They are preferentially retained and accumulated within the preferential flow channels (characterized by lower flow resistance), where effective plugging is formed. Consequently, subsequent displacing fluids are forced to divert towards and sweep low-permeability zones that were previously non swept by water flooding and possess higher oil saturation. This unique combination of deep migration and intelligent deformable plugging effectively overcomes the limitations of traditional rigid particle plugging agents, which are often difficult to transport deep into the reservoir or prone to causing excessive near-wellbore blockage. Consequently, the sweep volume and oil displacement efficiency of the displacing fluid within heterogeneous reservoirs are significantly enhanced, ultimately leading to increased crude oil recovery. Nevertheless, despite abundant research achievements on polymer microspheres, the current knowledge landscape is characterized by fragmentation and dispersion. A systematic integration is lacking, particularly concerning the establishment of an organic link between structural design, performance regulation, mechanism of action, and practical application effectiveness. Therefore, this study is designed to systematically synthesize the knowledge on polymer microspheres for deep profile control from the following three aspects: (1) Function-Structure-Mechanism Correlation: The intrinsic correlations between chemical modification strategies for functionalized polymer microspheres and their enhanced performance are systematically revealed. (2) Synergistic Mechanisms in Heterogeneous Composite Systems: The profile control performance and synergistic enhancement mechanisms of heterogeneous composite systems ba","PeriodicalId":239,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Colloid and Interface Science","volume":"346 ","pages":"Article 103687"},"PeriodicalIF":19.3,"publicationDate":"2025-10-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145294599","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}
Pub Date : 2025-10-10DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2025.103686
Elnaz Karimi, Stefan Iglauer, Muhammad Rizwan Azhar
Solid-state batteries (SSBs) represent a transformative advancement in energy storage, offering superior safety, higher energy density and extended cycle life compared to conventional lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). However, challenges related to interface engineering—particularly in ensuring stable electrochemical performance and preventing lithium dendrite formation—have hindered their widespread adoption and can compromise safety. Effective interface engineering is critical for mitigating interfacial resistance, enhancing mechanical stability and preventing thermal runaway, all of which are vital for improving battery reliability. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in this context accelerates battery optimization by enabling predictive modelling of interfacial behaviour, material discovery and strategies to prevent failure. By addressing these fundamental challenges, interface engineering, alongside AI-driven innovations, can play a pivotal role in ensuring the safe, long-term operation of SSBs, providing the foundation for their commercialization in applications such as electric vehicles (EVs) and grid-scale energy storage.
{"title":"Interface engineering and safety in solid-state batteries: Advancing from human-centered insights to AI-driven innovations","authors":"Elnaz Karimi, Stefan Iglauer, Muhammad Rizwan Azhar","doi":"10.1016/j.cis.2025.103686","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cis.2025.103686","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Solid-state batteries (SSBs) represent a transformative advancement in energy storage, offering superior safety, higher energy density and extended cycle life compared to conventional lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). However, challenges related to interface engineering—particularly in ensuring stable electrochemical performance and preventing lithium dendrite formation—have hindered their widespread adoption and can compromise safety. Effective interface engineering is critical for mitigating interfacial resistance, enhancing mechanical stability and preventing thermal runaway, all of which are vital for improving battery reliability. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in this context accelerates battery optimization by enabling predictive modelling of interfacial behaviour, material discovery and strategies to prevent failure. By addressing these fundamental challenges, interface engineering, alongside AI-driven innovations, can play a pivotal role in ensuring the safe, long-term operation of SSBs, providing the foundation for their commercialization in applications such as electric vehicles (EVs) and grid-scale energy storage.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":239,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Colloid and Interface Science","volume":"346 ","pages":"Article 103686"},"PeriodicalIF":19.3,"publicationDate":"2025-10-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145310325","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}
Pub Date : 2025-10-09DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2025.103684
Antonio Rubio-Andrés, Delfi Bastos-González, Miguel Angel Fernandez-Rodriguez
Nanostructured surfaces have gained significant attention over recent decades due to their diverse technological applications across multiple fields. The fabrication of artificial nanostructures typically relies on lithographic approaches, yet conventional lithography techniques face challenges related to scalability and high costs, prompting the emergence of soft colloidal lithography (SCL) as a promising alternative for designing large-scale crystalline nanostructures. SCL exploits the rapid and large scale self-assembly of microgels at fluid interfaces and their subsequent transfer to solid substrates. Despite its potential, SCL remains underused in most clean room facilities, hindering its implementation in industrial processes. This review addresses this gap by providing both soft matter and materials science communities with tools to effectively design SCL-based materials. We start presenting an updated overview of microgel behavior at fluid interfaces, which is the platform providing the better tools to tune the final monolayer pattern. We then present a comprehensive guidance on preparation procedures, encompassing both direct assembly methods and interface-assisted approaches. Finally, we review applications of SCL-fabricated materials, including those where deposited microgels serve as functional elements and those where monolayers function as either positive masks for nanowire fabrication or negative masks for nanohole production. Throughout the review, we identify promising research directions to advance the SCL technique and propose applications where this methodology could enhance existing technologies.
{"title":"A guide to soft colloidal lithography: Advances in microgels at fluid interfaces, preparation methods and applications of 2D microgel monolayers","authors":"Antonio Rubio-Andrés, Delfi Bastos-González, Miguel Angel Fernandez-Rodriguez","doi":"10.1016/j.cis.2025.103684","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cis.2025.103684","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Nanostructured surfaces have gained significant attention over recent decades due to their diverse technological applications across multiple fields. The fabrication of artificial nanostructures typically relies on lithographic approaches, yet conventional lithography techniques face challenges related to scalability and high costs, prompting the emergence of soft colloidal lithography (SCL) as a promising alternative for designing large-scale crystalline nanostructures. SCL exploits the rapid and large scale self-assembly of microgels at fluid interfaces and their subsequent transfer to solid substrates. Despite its potential, SCL remains underused in most clean room facilities, hindering its implementation in industrial processes. This review addresses this gap by providing both soft matter and materials science communities with tools to effectively design SCL-based materials. We start presenting an updated overview of microgel behavior at fluid interfaces, which is the platform providing the better tools to tune the final monolayer pattern. We then present a comprehensive guidance on preparation procedures, encompassing both direct assembly methods and interface-assisted approaches. Finally, we review applications of SCL-fabricated materials, including those where deposited microgels serve as functional elements and those where monolayers function as either positive masks for nanowire fabrication or negative masks for nanohole production. Throughout the review, we identify promising research directions to advance the SCL technique and propose applications where this methodology could enhance existing technologies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":239,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Colloid and Interface Science","volume":"346 ","pages":"Article 103684"},"PeriodicalIF":19.3,"publicationDate":"2025-10-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145314354","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}
The convergence of inorganic and organic materials at the nanoscale has led to the development of hybrid nanoarchitectonics with unparalleled properties for biomedical applications. These hybrid nanomaterials leverage the synergistic effects of their constituent components to create sophisticated structures capable of addressing complex biomedical challenges. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art in inorganic and organic hybrid nanoarchitectonics, focusing on their design principles, synthesis methods, and applications in areas such as drug delivery, biosensing, and bioimaging. We discuss the critical factors that influence the biocompatibility, stability, and functionality of these materials and the strategies employed to enhance their performance. Finally, we highlight the current limitations and future perspectives of hybrid nanoarchitectonics in biomedical research, with the aim of inspiring innovative solutions for precision medicine and improved patient care.
{"title":"Inorganic and organic hybrid nanoarchitectonics for biomedical application","authors":"Xiaoming Zhang , Zhanyao Xu , Yuxian Wei , Wei Qi , Junbai Li","doi":"10.1016/j.cis.2025.103682","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cis.2025.103682","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The convergence of inorganic and organic materials at the nanoscale has led to the development of hybrid nanoarchitectonics with unparalleled properties for biomedical applications. These hybrid nanomaterials leverage the synergistic effects of their constituent components to create sophisticated structures capable of addressing complex biomedical challenges. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art in inorganic and organic hybrid nanoarchitectonics, focusing on their design principles, synthesis methods, and applications in areas such as drug delivery, biosensing, and bioimaging. We discuss the critical factors that influence the biocompatibility, stability, and functionality of these materials and the strategies employed to enhance their performance. Finally, we highlight the current limitations and future perspectives of hybrid nanoarchitectonics in biomedical research, with the aim of inspiring innovative solutions for precision medicine and improved patient care.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":239,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Colloid and Interface Science","volume":"346 ","pages":"Article 103682"},"PeriodicalIF":19.3,"publicationDate":"2025-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145254091","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}
Pub Date : 2025-09-30DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2025.103683
Mohammad Mahdi Rostamabadi , Fuat Topuz , Hadis Rostamabadi , Seid Mahdi Jafari
Food protein-based amyloid fibrils (PAFs) represent a novel and sustainable class of functional nanomaterials with growing importance in the design of soft matter systems. Derived from abundant, renewable, and often by-product protein sources, PAFs offer a sustainable/biodegradable alternative to synthetic nanomaterials, combining eco-friendly production with versatile functional applications. Through precise control of environmental factors such as pH, temperature, and ionic strength, diverse food proteins can be transformed into highly ordered fibrillar structures, exhibiting robust mechanical properties, remarkable surface activity, and structural anisotropy. These unique features have positioned PAFs as promising agents for stabilizing emulsions and foams, enhancing the textural properties of hydrogels, and serving as active components in food packaging and biomedical carriers. Their biocompatibility and the presence of modifiable surface groups enable effective encapsulation of bioactive compounds and responsive release under targeted conditions. As research advances, deeper understanding of their formation pathways, physicochemical behaviour, and interaction with other biopolymers will expand their utility across food science, material engineering, and therapeutic delivery systems. This review offers a comprehensive overview of recent insights and emerging strategies in the development and application of PAFs, emphasizing their role in shaping the future of environmentally conscious material innovation.
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