Microemulsions are thermodynamically stable, transparent, isotropic single-phase mixtures
of two immiscible liquids stabilized by surfactants (and possibly other compounds). The …

Viral diseases are emerging as global threats. Severe acute respiratory syndrome
coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), that causes coronavirus disease (COVID-19), has severe …

The search for sustainable alternatives to the production of chemicals using renewable
substrates and natural processes has been widely encouraged. Microbial surfactants or …

Betaines are a key class of zwitterionic surfactant that exhibit particularly favorable
properties, making them indispensable in modern formulation. Due to their composition …

Control of size, charge, morphological characteristics, stability and functional activity of
practically important compounds is of particular interest. Two classes of amphiphiles …

Energetic metal or metalloid particles are considered to be potential secondary energy
source for energy generation and propulsion. This is mainly due to their higher gravimetric …

Solid tumors have a unique tumor microenvironment (TME), which includes hypoxia, low
acidity, and high hydrogen peroxide and glutathione (GSH) levels, among others. These …

The development of solid composite electrolytes or solid composite electrolytes (SCEs)
consisting of an ionic conductor and a dielectric matrix offers an elegant strategy to enhance …

In the last 15 years, the exploitation of biological systems (ie plants, bacteria, mycelial fungi,
yeasts, and algae) to produce metal (loid)(Me)-based nanomaterials has been evaluated as …

The area of conformance improvement technology (CIT) encompasses the application of a
myriad range of conventional fluids, including polymers, gels, foams, polymer-enhanced …