Oil-in-Water emulsion stabilization relies on thermodynamic and kinetic principles governing colloidal systems where a dispersed oil phase is suspended within a continuous aqueous medium via surfactant or electrostatic barriers. This concept defines the mechanism by which interfacial tension reduction and zeta potential generation prevent coalescence, ensuring long-term dispersion stability against gravitational separation. It operates strictly within the domain of physical chemistry and colloid science as a fundamental theoretical model for multiphase fluid dynamics.
Prerequisite chain context: requires Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Surface Properties.