Softness plays a key role in determining the macroscopic properties of colloidal systems,
from synthetic nanogels to biological macromolecules, from viruses to star polymers …

A unique combination of gold (Au) nanoparticles and smart polymer microgels is of great
interest and has gained a lot of consideration during past decade. The plasmonic property of …

Microgels are commonly applied as solute carriers, where the size, density, and functionality
of the microgels depend on solute binding. As representatives for ionic solutes with high …

Achieving mastery over light using thermochromic materials is crucial for energy-saving
glazing. However, challenges such as high production costs, limited durability, and …

The structural characterization of microgels at interfaces is fundamental to understand both
their 2D phase behavior and their role as stabilizers that enable emulsions to be broken on …

In this review, materials based on polymers and hybrids possessing both organic and
inorganic contents for repairing or facilitating cell growth in tissue engineering are …

The bulk modulus, K, quantifies the elastic response of an object to an isotropic
compression. For soft compressible colloids, knowing K is essential to accurately predict the …

Pressure is a key variable in the phase behavior of responsive polymers, both for
applications and from a fundamental point of view. In this feature article, we review recent …

Microgels are nanometer-to-micrometer-sized cross-linked polymer networks that swell
when dispersed in a good solvent. These soft colloids have emerged as versatile building …

Surface-active polymers have important applications as effective and responsive emulsifiers,
foaming agents, and coatings. In this contribution, we explore the impact of the polymer …