Liposomes and polymersomes are colloidal vesicles that are self-assembled from lipids and
amphiphilic polymers, respectively. Because of their ability to encapsulate both hydrophilic …

Amphiphiles are synthetic or natural molecules with the ability to self‐assemble into a wide
variety of structures including micelles, vesicles, nanotubes, nanofibers, and lamellae. Self …

Gas hydrates are viewed as a potential process enabler for several critical technological
applications such as methane storage, hydrogen storage, gas separation, desalination …

The hydrophobic effect—the tendency for oil and water to segregate—is important in diverse
phenomena, from the cleaning of laundry, to the creation of micro-emulsions to make new …

When Szent-Györgyi called water the “matrix of life”, 1 he was echoing an old sentiment.
Paracelsus in the 16th century said that “water was the matrix of the world and of all its …

Oil and water do not mix. The disaffinity of oil for water, with its unusual temperature
dependence, is called the hydrophobic effect. It is important to understand the factors …

Gas clathrate hydrates were first identified in 1810 by Sir Humphrey Davy. However, it is
believed that other scientists, including Priestley, may have observed their existence before …

Additives such as surfactants, polymers, salts, and hydrophobic particles are well-known
(and used) to influence gas hydrate formation (GHF). This paper reviews and discusses the …

Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is a promising method for reducing carbon dioxide
(CO2) emissions, while the use of fossil fuels is still needed. A hydrate-based technology …

Hydrophobic hydration plays a crucial role in self-assembly processes over multiple length
scales, from the microscopic origins of inert gas solubility in water, to the mesoscopic …