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Curvature induces and enhances transport of spinning colloids through narrow channels
Curvature in a microfluidic channel can be used to induce and enhance the propulsion of magnetically driven microscopic rotors.
Cybloids – Creation and Control of Cybernetic Colloids
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Computational investigation of the effects of polymer grafting on the effective interaction between silica nanoparticles in water
Altering solvent-mediated effective interaction between silica nanoparticles in water through polymer grafting.
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Elucidating the role of physicochemical interactions on gel rheology
Bond kinetics and network restructuring in gels control their yield transition and thixotropic recovery.
About this collection
The issue aims to collect outstanding contributions in the areas of colloidal stability, dynamics under external fields, and the behaviour of complex colloidal dispersions. We welcome experimental, theoretical, and computational studies that advance our understanding of colloidal systems, highlighting topics such as phase behaviour, non-equilibrium dynamics, and the interplay between colloidal particles and their surrounding medium, as well as the development of advanced optical and mechanical tools to probe soft matter.