Wang, C., Murray, B.S., Bryant, M.G. et al. (1 more author) (2025) Pickering water-in-water emulsions: A review on their rheological and tribological performance. Current Opinion in Colloid & Interface Science. 101940. ISSN: 1359-0294 (In Press)
Abstract
Pickering water-in-water emulsions have attracted renewed research attention owing to the recent discovery of their aqueous lubrication performance. We cover the current knowledge of Pickering W/W emulsions regarding their rheological and tribological performance. Particularly, we examine the recent advances that have surfaced in the literature in the last five years, highlighting how the two phases and the Pickering particles affect the rheological properties and microstructural evolution of W/W emulsions when subjected to various degrees of shear stresses. We postulate how bio-lubrication performance of Pickering W/W emulsions can be altered by formulation engineering of the water droplets to offer fluid film lubrication whilst the particles providing boundary lubrication. This review therefore offers a stepping stone in highlighting the requirement of systematic experimental studies and rational design of the next-generation Pickering W/W emulsions for them to act as effective aqueous lubricants for a range of biomedical and allied applications.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Authors/Creators: |
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Keywords: | Rheology, tribology, aqueous lubrication, microgels, stability, string formation, interface |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Environment (Leeds) > School of Food Science and Nutrition (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 16 Jul 2025 09:40 |
Last Modified: | 28 Jul 2025 13:56 |
Status: | In Press |
Publisher: | Elsevier |
Identification Number: | 10.1016/j.cocis.2025.101940 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:229224 |