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Unveiling the tribological potential of MXenes-current understanding and future perspectives
Adv Colloid Interface Sci. 2023 Oct 16;321:103021. doi: 10.1016/j.cis.2023.103021. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTReducing energy consumption and CO2 emissions by improving the tribological performance of mechanical systems relies on the development of new lubrication concepts. Two-dimensional (2D) materials have been the subject of extensive tribological research due to their unique physical and chemical properties. 2D transition metal carbides, nitrides, and carbonitrides (MXenes), with their tuneable chemistry and structure, are a relatively new addition to the family of 2D materials. MXenes' good strength and stiffness,...
Source: Advances in Colloid and Interface Science - October 22, 2023 Category: Chemistry Authors: Muhammad Chhattal Andreas Rosenkranz Sana Zaki Kexin Ren Abdul Ghaffar Zhenbin Gong Philipp G Gr ützmacher Source Type: research

A review of flotation reagents for bastn äsite-(Ce) rare earth ore
Adv Colloid Interface Sci. 2023 Oct 16;321:103029. doi: 10.1016/j.cis.2023.103029. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTGiven the indispensability and immense value of rare earth elements for scientific and technological advancements in the 21st century, extracting high-quality rare earth resources from nature has become a global priority. Bastnäsite-(Ce) is one of the known rare earth minerals with high rare earth content and wide distribution, which occupies a pivotal position in human life and high-end production activities, making its efficient development and utilization crucial. In recent years, research on separating bast...
Source: Advances in Colloid and Interface Science - October 22, 2023 Category: Chemistry Authors: Chang Liu Longhua Xu Jiushuai Deng Jia Tian Donghui Wang Kai Xue Xi Zhang Yan Wang Jinmei Fang Jiongtian Liu Source Type: research

Encapsulation of mint essential oil: Techniques and applications
Adv Colloid Interface Sci. 2023 Oct 12;321:103023. doi: 10.1016/j.cis.2023.103023. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTMint essential oil (MEO) is an outstanding antibacterial and antioxidant agent, that can be considered as a promising natural preservative, flavor, insecticide, coolant, and herbal medicine. However, the low solubility and volatility of MEO limits its extensive applications. In order to utilize MEO in different products, it is essential to develop treatments that can overcome these limitations. More recently, encapsulation technology has been developed as a promising method to overcome the shortcomings of MEO. I...
Source: Advances in Colloid and Interface Science - October 20, 2023 Category: Chemistry Authors: Sara Hedayati Mohammad Tarahi Rezvan Azizi Vahid Baeghbali Elham Ansarifar Mohammad Hashem Hashempur Source Type: research

Monolayers of amino acid-type amphiphiles
Adv Colloid Interface Sci. 2023 Sep 20;321:103001. doi: 10.1016/j.cis.2023.103001. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe monolayer characteristics of selected N-alkanoyl substituted α-amino acid are studied with the objective to demonstrate the specific effect of the chemical structure of the polar head group which is highlighted with the D- and L-enantiomers of the following selected examples: R-alanine, R-serine, R-threonine, R-allo-threonine, and R-aspartic acid (R = C16, C18). The thermodynamic effect of the head group variation is studied. Experimental π-A isotherms of the N-tetradecyl-L-alanine monolayers show similar ...
Source: Advances in Colloid and Interface Science - October 20, 2023 Category: Chemistry Authors: D Vollhardt G Brezesinski R Rudert Source Type: research

Assembled one-dimensional nanowires for flexible electronic devices via printing and coating: Techniques, applications, and perspectives
Adv Colloid Interface Sci. 2023 Aug 29;321:102987. doi: 10.1016/j.cis.2023.102987. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe rapid progress in flexible electronic devices has necessitated continual research into nanomaterials, structural design, and fabrication processes. One-dimensional nanowires, characterized by their distinct structures and exceptional properties, are considered essential components for various flexible electronic devices. Considerable attention has been directed toward the assembly of nanowires, which presents significant advantages. Printing and coating techniques can be used to assemble nanowires in a relat...
Source: Advances in Colloid and Interface Science - October 18, 2023 Category: Chemistry Authors: Xin Xu Pan Xue Meng Gao Yibin Li Zijun Xu Yu Wei Zhengjian Zhang Yang Liu Lei Wang Hongbin Liu Bowen Cheng Source Type: research

Biomedical applications of supramolecular hydrogels with enhanced mechanical properties
Adv Colloid Interface Sci. 2023 Sep 20;321:103000. doi: 10.1016/j.cis.2023.103000. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTSupramolecular hydrogels bound by hydrogen bonding, host-guest, hydrophobic, and other non-covalent interactions are among the most attractive biomaterials available. Supramolecular hydrogels have attracted extensive attention due to their inherent dynamic reversibility, self-healing, stimuli-response, excellent biocompatibility, and near-physiological environment. However, the inherent contradiction between non-covalent interactions and mechanical strength makes the practical application of supramolecular hydro...
Source: Advances in Colloid and Interface Science - October 15, 2023 Category: Chemistry Authors: Jiaqi Xu Xiaoguang Zhu Jiuhong Zhao Guixia Ling Peng Zhang Source Type: research

Hydroxyapatite: A journey from biomaterials to advanced functional materials
Adv Colloid Interface Sci. 2023 Oct 7;321:103013. doi: 10.1016/j.cis.2023.103013. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTHydroxyapatite (HAp), a well-known biomaterial, has witnessed a remarkable evolution over the years, transforming from a simple biocompatible substance to an advanced functional material with a wide range of applications. This abstract provides an overview of the significant advancements in the field of HAp and its journey towards becoming a multifunctional material. Initially recognized for its exceptional biocompatibility and bioactivity, HAp gained prominence in the field of bone tissue engineering and dental ...
Source: Advances in Colloid and Interface Science - October 15, 2023 Category: Chemistry Authors: Sudip Mondal Sumin Park Jaeyeop Choi Thi Thu Ha Vu Vu Hoang Minh Doan Truong Tien Vo Byeongil Lee Junghwan Oh Source Type: research