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

Ionizing radiation has become the most effective way to modify natural and synthetic
polymers through crosslinking, degradation, and graft polymerization. This review will …

The versatility of colloidal particles endows the particle stabilized or Pickering emulsions
with unique features and can potentially enable the fabrication of a wide variety of derived …

Plasmonic nanomaterials have become an integral part of numerous technologies, where
they provide important functionalities spanning from extraction and harvesting of light in thin …

Porous scaffolds have been employed for decades in the biomedical field where
researchers have been seeking to produce an environment which could approach one of …

CO2-responsive materials undergo a change in chemical or physical properties in response
to the introduction or removal of CO2. The use of CO2 as a stimulus is advantageous as it is …

Natural hydrogels such as alginate are hopeful gadgets for cellular encapsulation, drug
delivery, and many others because of their properties, such as biodegradable and non-toxic …

The implementation of nanotechnology to develop efficient antimicrobial systems has a
significant impact on the prospects of the biomedical field. Nanogels are soft polymeric …

Hydrophilic polymers are a major class of polymers in polymer science. They are found in
broad range of applications from superabsorbers to drug-delivery. In recent years, a plethora …

Gelatin based hydrogels are often incorporated with supporting materials such as chitosan,
poly (vinyl alcohol), alginate, carbon nanotubes, and hyaluronic acid. These hybrid materials …