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We consider the variables relevant to adsorption of renewable nanoparticles and stabilization of multiphase systems, including particle's hydrophilicity, electrostatic charge, axial aspect, and entanglement. Exploiting the complexation of two oppositely charged nanopolysaccharides, cellulose nanofibrils (CNF) and nanochitin (NCh), we prepared CNF/NCh aqueous suspensions and identified the conditions for charge balance (turbidity and electrophoretic mobility titration). By adjusting the composition of CNF/NCh complexes close to net neutrality, we produced sunflower oil-in-water Pickering emulsions with adjustable 2 droplet diameter and stability against creaming and oiling-off. The adsorption of CNF/NCh complexes at the oil/water interface occurred with simultaneous partitioning (accumulation) of CNF on the surface of the droplets in net negative or positive systems (below and above stochiometric charge balance relative to NCh). We further show that the morphology of the droplets and size distribution were preserved during storage for at least 6-months at ambient conditions. This long-term stability was held with a remarkable tolerance to changes in pH (e.g., 3 ~ 11) and ionic strength (e.g., 100 ~ 500 mM). The mechanism explaining these observations relates to the adsorption of CNF in the complexes, counteracting the charge losses resulting from the deprotonation of NCh or charge screening. Overall, CNF/NCh complexes and the respective interfacial nanoparticle exchange greatly extend the conditions favoring highly stable, green Pickering emulsions that offer potential in applications relevant to foodstuff, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic formulations .

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