Zsigmondy Colloquium 2024


The 19th Zsigmondy Colloquium of the Colloid Society took place from 10 to 14 April 2024 at Henkel in Düsseldorf.

Invited speakers

Niki Baccile

Sorbonne Université

Yang Yao

University of Basel

Wiebke Drenckhan-Andreatta

University of Strasbourg

The Colloid Society’s Zsigmondy Colloquium, hosted by Henkel from 10-12 April, brought together young scientists in the field of colloid and interfacial chemistry. It featured groundbreaking lectures, discussions, and collaborations with a focus on sustainability, including microbial biosurfactants and biomaterials. Other topics included foams, polymer colloids, and nanoparticles. Insights into research and development at Henkel and an industry program rounded off the event. Peter Schmiedel thanked the participants and looked forward to sharing knowledge in the future.

Organising Committee

Sonja Masuch and Peter Schmiedel