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State of the Art of Colloid and Interface Science in Asia

A special issue of Colloids and Interfaces (ISSN 2504-5377).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 November 2025 | Viewed by 747

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. To Ngai

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Department of Chemistry, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 999077, China
Interests: colloidal particle; interfacial science; polymer and soft materials
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Dr. Xiuying Qiao

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Guest Editor
School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
Interests: polymer; polymer composites; rheology

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue will serve as a comprehensive overview of the latest advance and innovative research in the field of colloids and interfaces from Asia, but contributions from researchers outside Asia are also welcome.

This Special Issue will cover a wide range of topics including, but not limited to, experimental and theoretical aspects of interfacial phenomena, the fabrication and characterization of colloidal systems, properties of solutions of surface-active molecules, self-assembling and aggregation in solution and at interfaces, fluid dynamics, applications of colloids and interfacial aspects in biology, medicine, cosmetics, food and material science, and new emerging directions in colloid and interface science. Through original research articles, reviews and short communications, this Special Issue will provide significant insights into the state-of-the-art methods and technologies being developed by Asia researchers.

Contributions from leading academic institutions, research centers and industry experts will enhance the diversity and universality of collected articles. This Special Issue will expand perspectives, inspire innovation, and promote cooperation for the research of colloids and interfaces.

Prof. Dr. To Ngai
Dr. Xiuying Qiao
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Colloids and Interfaces is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 1600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • colloids
  • interfaces
  • interfacial phenomena
  • surface-active molecules
  • self-assembling
  • fluid dynamics
  • rheology
  • nanotechnology
  • application

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Exploring the Feasibility of a Microchip Laser Ablation Method for the Preparation of Biopolymer-Stabilized Gold Nanoparticles: Case Studies with Gelatin and Collagen
by Nazgul Assan, Tomoyuki Suezawa, Yuta Uetake, Yumi Yakiyama, Michiya Matsusaki and Hidehiro Sakurai
Colloids Interfaces 2025, 9(4), 42; https://doi.org/10.3390/colloids9040042 - 20 Jun 2025
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Introducing small-sized metal nanoparticles directly into biopolymers susceptible to thermal and chemical stimulations remains a significant challenge. Recently, we showed a novel approach to fabricating gold nanoparticles through pulsed laser ablation in liquid (PLAL) using a microchip laser (MCL). Despite its lower pulse [...] Read more.
Introducing small-sized metal nanoparticles directly into biopolymers susceptible to thermal and chemical stimulations remains a significant challenge. Recently, we showed a novel approach to fabricating gold nanoparticles through pulsed laser ablation in liquid (PLAL) using a microchip laser (MCL). Despite its lower pulse energy compared to conventional lasers, this technique demonstrates high ablation efficiency, offering the potential to produce composites without compromising the distinctive structure of biopolymers. As a proof of concept, we successfully generated gelatin-stabilized gold nanoparticles with a smaller size (average diameter of approximately 4 nm), while preserving the unchanged circular dichroism (CD) spectra, indicating the retention of gelatin’s unique structure. Extending this technique to the preparation of type I collagen-stabilized gold nanoparticles yielded non-aggregated nanoparticles, although challenges in yield still persist. These results highlight the potential of the microchip laser ablation technique for producing metal nanoparticles within a vulnerable matrix. Full article
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Novel Structural Janus Hydrogels for Battery Applications: Structure Design, Properties, and Prospects
by Ping Li and Qiushi Wang
Colloids Interfaces 2025, 9(4), 48; https://doi.org/10.3390/colloids9040048 - 19 Jul 2025
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Janus hydrogels, defined by their asymmetric architectures and bifunctional interfaces, have emerged as a transformative class of solid-state electrolytes in electrochemical energy storage. By integrating spatially distinct chemomechanical and ionic functionalities within a single matrix, they overcome the intrinsic limitations of conventional isotropic [...] Read more.
Janus hydrogels, defined by their asymmetric architectures and bifunctional interfaces, have emerged as a transformative class of solid-state electrolytes in electrochemical energy storage. By integrating spatially distinct chemomechanical and ionic functionalities within a single matrix, they overcome the intrinsic limitations of conventional isotropic hydrogels, offering enhanced interfacial stability, directional ion transport, and dendrite suppression in lithium- and zinc-based batteries. This mini-review systematically highlights recent breakthroughs in Janus hydrogel design, including interfacial polymerization and layer-by-layer assembly, which collectively enable precise modulation of crosslinking gradients and ion transport pathways. This review uniquely frames Janus hydrogels from a battery-centric and interface-engineering perspective. It elucidates key structure–function correlations, identifies current limitations in scalable fabrication and electrochemical longevity, and outlines future directions toward intelligent, multifunctional platforms for next-generation flexible and biointegrated energy systems. Full article
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