Colloidal systems
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Colloidal systems consist of dispersed particles, whose size ranges between 1 – 1000 nm, suspended in a dispersion medium. Such systems differ from systems such as solutions or suspensions: colloidal systems have the characteristics that the colloidal particles (dispersed phase) remain disperse and do not settle. Colloidal particles lead to a variety of interesting physical effects and interactions (e.g. Tyndal effects - light interaction/scattering with colloidal particles), that have attracted research attention for their possible exploitation in modern technologies. Applications where such systems can be paramount include pharmaceutical, food, and paint as well as optical switches and lasers for advanced communications and displays.
This Collection brings together original research in the topic of colloidal systems, looking at their interesting characteristics and their use in timely applications.
Editors
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Young Soo Joung, PhD
Sookmyung Women's University, South Korea
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Conghua Lu, PhD
Tianjin Chengjian University, China
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Erica Pensini, PhD
University of Guelph, Canada
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Jae Bem You, PhD
Kyungpook National University, South Korea
Young Soo Joung, PhD, Sookmyung Women's University, South Korea
Young Soo Joung is an Associate professor in the Department of Mechanical Systems 
Engineering at Sookmyung Women's University. His research primarily delves into the implications of particulate matter on environmental and public health, focusing on areas such as airborne disease transmission and microbial interactions with pollutants. One aspect of his work aims to unravel the complex behavior of particulates and their impact on human health and microbial lifespans. Furthermore, he is dedicated to understanding how novel materials can be utilized in environmental applications, particularly in purifying air and water. Dr. Joung has been an Editorial Board Member for Scientific Reports since 2023.
Conghua Lu, PhD, Tianjin Chengjian University, China
Conghua Lu is a Professor at School of Materials Science and Engineering, 
Tianjin Chengjian University. His research focuses on: (i) fabrication and application of microstructured functional surface; (ii) biomimetic synthesis and application of inorganic nanomaterials. Prof. Lu has been an Editorial Board Member for Scientific Reports since 2015.
Erica Pensini, PhD, University of Guelph, Canada
Erica Pensini is an Associate Professor in the School of Engineering at the University of Guelph. 
The Pensini lab mainly focuses on water treatment and soil remediation. Recently, Dr. Pensini has been developing low energy methods to separate miscible pollutants from water, using amphiphiles. Dr. Pensini has been an Editorial Board Member for Scientific Reports since 2022.
Jae Bem You, PhD, Kyungpook National University, South Korea
Jae Bem You is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Chemical Engineering, Kyungpook National 
University. His major research interests lie broadly on the synergy between interfacial phenomena, surface engineering and microfluidics for applications towards energy and environment. Prof. You has been an Editorial Board Member for Scientific Reports since 2022.
