Nanomaterials-based Pickering foams: Stabilization, morphology, rheology, and perspectives
Qichao Lv1, Rong Zheng2, Hadi Abdollahi1
1College of Carbon Neutral Energy, China University of Petroleum (Beijing), Beijing, China; Unconventional Petroleum Research Institute, China University of Petroleum (Beijing), Beijing, China.
Advances in Colloid and Interface Science
|July 11, 2025
Summary
Nanomaterials significantly enhance Pickering foam stability, offering improved performance in demanding conditions. This review categorizes nanomaterials and details their role in stabilizing foams for advanced applications.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Colloid and Surface Chemistry
Background:
- Traditional surfactants struggle to stabilize foams under extreme conditions.
- Nanomaterials offer a promising alternative for superior foam stabilization.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review advancements in Pickering foams stabilized by various nanomaterials.
- To categorize nanomaterials based on their structure and discuss their stabilization mechanisms.
- To explore the applications and future potential of nanomaterial-based Pickering foams.
Main Methods:
- Categorization of nanomaterials into 0D, 1D, and 2D based on structure.
- Analysis of nanomaterial interactions at the foam interface and bulk liquid phase.
- Review of rheological properties and flow behavior of nanomaterial-stabilized foams.
Main Results:
- Nanomaterials effectively stabilize foams by creating solid-like interfaces.
- Foam morphology and rheology are controlled by nanomaterial structure and properties.
- Nanomaterial-enhanced Pickering foams enable control over fluid mobility in porous media.
Conclusions:
- Nanomaterials represent a significant advancement in Pickering foam technology.
- Further research into novel nanomaterials and applications is warranted.
- Nanomaterial-based Pickering foams hold promise for diverse industrial applications.
