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1Laboratoire de Physique Des Solides, CNRS-Université Paris Saclay, Orsay, France. dominique.langevin@u-psud.fr.
The European Physical Journal. E, Soft Matter
|May 12, 2026
Summary
This perspective reviews limited coalescence in solid-stabilized emulsions, building upon seminal 2003 work. It compares developments, alternative mechanisms, and particle-stabilized foams, offering future research directions.
Area of Science:
- Colloid and Surface Science
- Emulsion Science
- Materials Science
Background:
- Discusses the seminal 2003 paper on limited coalescence in solid-stabilized emulsions.
- Provides context for subsequent research and developments in the field.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and contextualize developments in limited coalescence since the 2003 seminal paper.
- To compare solid-stabilized emulsions with other systems and coalescence mechanisms.
- To comment on the current state and future directions of research.
Main Methods:
- Perspective review of existing literature.
- Comparative analysis of different emulsion stabilization and coalescence mechanisms.
- Discussion of particle-stabilized foams.
Main Results:
- Highlights key developments and insights following the 2003 publication.
- Compares limited coalescence in solid-stabilized emulsions with other coalescence types.
- Contrasts particle-stabilized emulsions with surfactant-stabilized emulsions and particle-stabilized foams.
Conclusions:
- Summarizes the evolution of understanding in limited coalescence.
- Identifies areas for future research in emulsion science and stabilization.
- Emphasizes the importance of comparative studies for advancing the field.
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