Deski Beri, Septian Budiman, Fandi Oktasendra, Nofi Yendri Sudiar, Yohandri Yohandri, Ganefri Ganefri, Ali Amran
The scientific and industrial domains have extensively employed gelled microemulsions for the encapsulation of a variety of materials within gel matrices, thereby facilitating applications that span from energy storage to biomedicine. This review rigorously evaluates synthesis methodologies—including sol–gel processes, emulsion and coacervation techniques, and microfluidics—by comparing their efficiency, scalability, and appropriateness for specific applications. We scrutinize essential characterization tools (DLS, SEM, AFM, TEM, and XRD) while discussing their respective merits and constraints in assessing particle size, morphology, and crystallinity. A dedicated significance statement: By synthesizing recent advancements and offering a critical evaluation of gelation strategies, this article provides researchers with a comprehensive framework to identify the most suitable encapsulation technique for functional materials, thereby hastening the conversion of gelation technologies into commercially viable products. © 2025 The Authors
Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, 25132, Indonesia; Department of Physics, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, 25132, Indonesia; Research Center for Climate Change, Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, 25132, Indonesia; Department of Electrical Engineering Education, Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, 25132, Indonesia; Interdisciplinary Program of Nanoscience and Technology, Chulalongkorn University, Pathumwan, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
