Softness plays a key role in determining the macroscopic properties of colloidal systems,
from synthetic nanogels to biological macromolecules, from viruses to star polymers …

Nanogels and microgels are soft, deformable, and penetrable objects with an internal gel-
like structure that is swollen by the dispersing solvent. Their softness and the potential to …

Due to their controlled size, sensitivity to external stimuli, and ease-of-use, microgel colloids
are unique building blocks for soft materials made by crosslinking polymers on the …

One strategy that has gained much attention in the last decades is the understanding and
further mimicking of structures and behaviours found in nature, as inspiration to develop …

Soft particles display highly versatile properties with respect to hard colloids and even more
so at fluid–fluid interfaces. In particular, microgels, consisting of a cross-linked polymer …

The emerging applications of hydrogel materials at different length scales, in areas ranging
from sustainability to health, have driven the progress in the design and manufacturing of …

This study presents a comprehensive survey of microgel‐coated materials and their
functional behavior, describing the complex interplay between the physicochemical and …

Microgels are nanometer-to-micrometer-sized cross-linked polymer networks that swell
when dispersed in a good solvent. These soft colloids have emerged as versatile building …

Although microgels have been widely used as model systems for soft colloids, their
properties are still far from being completely understood. This stems from their …

Silica-smart microgel composites are a unique combination, and have been given a lot of
attention due to their versatile application in diverse fields. This review article explores the …