Abstract Architecture of a crosslinked polymeric system is a critical point with respect to their
applications. Core-shell is a modern and the most useful morphology of any system. In this …

Hollow microgels are fascinating model systems at the crossover between polymer vesicles,
emulsions, and colloids as they deform, interpenetrate, and eventually shrink at higher …

In the last ten years, there has been significant interest in the integration of metal
nanoparticles (MNPs) in smart microgels (SMGs). These combined structures of metal …

Surface-active polymers have important applications as effective and responsive emulsifiers,
foaming agents, and coatings. In this contribution, we explore the impact of the polymer …

Modern microscopy techniques can be used to investigate soft nano-objects at the
nanometer scale. However, time-consuming microscopy measurements combined with low …

Polymer microgels are colloidal dispersions of macromolecular swollen networks with a
typical size of hundred of nanometers to several microns that show an extraordinary open …

Responsive hollow microgels are a fascinating class of soft model systems at the crossover
between polymer capsules and microgels. The presence of the cavity makes them promising …

External stimuli can tune the uptake and release of guest molecules in microgels. Especially
their pH responsiveness makes microgels exciting candidates for drug delivery systems …

The compressibility of soft colloids influences their phase behavior and flow properties,
especially in concentrated suspensions. Particle compressibility, which is proportional to the …

Hollow microgels and their hybrids have gained much attention in modern-day research
because of their fascinating properties and potential applications. This article gives …