Reviews of Modern Physics
WEB D Bonn MM Denn L Berthier T Divoux S Manneville
Reviews of Modern Physics 89 3 035005 2017
This paper presents a comprehensive review of the current understanding of the physics of emulsions. Emulsions are complex fluids that consist of two immiscible liquids that are dispersed into one another. They are found in a wide variety of applications, including food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.
The authors begin by discussing the basic principles of emulsion formation and stability. They then review the different types of emulsions, including oil-in-water emulsions, water-in-oil emulsions, and Pickering emulsions. The authors also discuss the different methods that can be used to characterize emulsions, including microscopy, light scattering, and rheology.
The authors conclude by discussing the current challenges in the field of emulsion science. These challenges include developing new methods for producing emulsions with controlled properties, understanding the behavior of emulsions under different conditions, and developing new applications for emulsions.
This paper provides a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners in the field of emulsion science.
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