Interactions between interfaces dictate stimuli-responsive emulsion behaviour

M Rey, J Kolker, JA Richards, I Malhotra… - Nature …, 2023 - nature.com
Stimuli-responsive emulsions offer a dual advantage, combining long-term storage with
controlled release triggered by external cues such as pH or temperature changes. This study …

Exploring the 3D Conformation of Hard‐Core Soft‐Shell Particles Adsorbed at a Fluid Interface

J Vialetto, F Camerin, SN Ramakrishna… - Advanced …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
The encapsulation of a rigid core within a soft polymeric shell allows obtaining composite
colloidal particles that retain functional properties, eg, optical or mechanical. At the same …

Influence of architecture on the interfacial properties of polymers: Linear chains, stars, and microgels

S Bochenek, AA Rudov, T Sassmann, II Potemkin… - Langmuir, 2023 - ACS Publications
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 …

Interfacial rheology of polyelectrolyte microgel monolayers: Correlation between mechanical properties and phase behavior at oil-water interfaces

MM Schmidt, OV Laukkanen, S Bochenek… - Journal of …, 2024 - pubs.aip.org
Microgels are confined to fluid interfaces in numerous applications, yet many aspects of the
microgel-covered interface remain unclear. In this work, we use interfacial shear and …

Softness matters: effects of compression on the behavior of adsorbed microgels at interfaces

Y Gerelli, F Camerin, S Bochenek, MM Schmidt… - Soft Matter, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
Deformable colloids and macromolecules adsorb at interfaces as they decrease the
interfacial energy between the two media. The deformability, or softness, of these particles …