Colloids and Colloid Assemblies
Synthesis, Modification, Organization and Utilization of Colloid Particles
1. Edition December 2003
XVIII, 603 Pages, Hardcover
273 Pictures (26 Colored Figures)
8 tables
Practical Approach Book
Short Description
This book deals with the recent developments in the synthesis, modification, utilization and application of colloids. The types covered range from metal nanoparticles through to inorganic particles and polymer latexes. Strategies for their modification to impart new properties are outlined and ordered assemblies derived from colloid particles and some applications for colloids are shown.
Further versions
Written by outstanding experts in the colloids field, this book deals with the recent developments in the synthesis, modification, utilization and application of colloids. The types covered range from metal nanoparticles through to inorganic particles and polymer latexes. Strategies for their modification to impart new properties will be outlined and ordered assemblies derived from colloid particles and some applications for colloids are shown.
A multidisciplinary audience spread throughout academia and industry alike will certainly appreciate this first concise collection of knowledge in book form for this topic.
Synthesis - Recent Advances
Modification (Surface Engineering of Colloids)
Organization of Colloids
Structures Derived from Colloids - Colloid Templating
Colloids in Bioscience
Other Applications of Colloids
"In general the production quality of the publication is of the high level that one naturally associates with the publisher. The writing is clear and concise, and the figures are mostly attractive and informative. ... In essence this is a timely work, collecting together the latest research in all the facets of the subject matter. This makes the book a wise acquisition even for those well up-to-date in their own field - there will certainly be a lot of new information and concepts here for everyone. It is both a good read and a helpful reference work."
Dr. Andrew N. Shipway, Mempile Israel Ltd., Kiryat Hatikshoret, Neve Ilan, CHEMPHYSCHEM, 11/2004
"A strength of the book is that the contributing authors are leading researchers on the topics presented and have backgrounds in chemistry, physics, chemical engineering, materials science and engineering or biomedical engineering. This enables the work to have wide applicability to the activities of a multidisciplinary audience of scientists and engineers. Much of the text reads like a compilation of excellent review articles, however, relevant basic science concepts that are fundamental to current and future developments are also provided. ... The book is exciting and full of new ideas and directions for the thirty year horizon and beyond. It is a reference that many willl want to read from cover to cover."
Chekesha Liddell, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY,
Advanced Materials, Vol. 16, No. 22, November 18, 2004
"In view of the rapid developments in the application of nanoparticles and nanomaterials in many technological and other fields, as emphasized at the beginning of this review, this book has appeared at just the right time, and the authors and publisher deserve special thanks for that."
Angewandte Chemie I.E., Vol. 43, No. 41, 2004
