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Abstract Over the last decade, stimuli-responsive microemulsions, that is, those that switch between stable and unstable states in response to certain stimuli, have attracted considerable attention because of their unique… Click to show full abstract
Abstract Over the last decade, stimuli-responsive microemulsions, that is, those that switch between stable and unstable states in response to certain stimuli, have attracted considerable attention because of their unique properties and potential for diverse applications. Herein, we highlight the recent advances in the development of microemulsions responsive to external triggers such as pH, redox reactions, light, CO2 gas, magnetic field and temperature; discuss the corresponding responses; and reveal important composition–microstructure–macroscopic property relationships to suggest future research directions and potential applications.
Journal Title: Current Opinion in Colloid and Interface Science
Year Published: 2020
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