Description
Pickering emulsions stabilize oil‑water mixtures using solid particles instead of surfactants.
Technical
Solid particles adsorb irreversibly at the oil‑water interface, forming a mechanical barrier that resists coalescence. The interfacial film is governed by particle size, surface charge, and hydrophobicity, which together dictate the rheology and kinetic stability of the emulsion.
Science
Primary Reaction
Adsorption of solid particles at the oil‑water interface forming a mechanical barrier
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
Origin & History
Civilization
John Pickering (English chemist)
Era
1907