The Colloidal Domain
Where Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Technology Meet
Advances in Interfacial Engineering
2. Edition March 1999
XL, 632 Pages, Hardcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
Short Description
Colloids are small particles which are dispersed through another medium, such as milk, toothpaste, and volcanic smoke. They have a major impact on our ability to understand biological processes and to control technology. This book integrates theoretical concepts, experimental methods, and applications to specific systems to present an authoritative description of the critical developments in colloid science that have taken place over the past several decades.
This new edition provides students and professionals with a comprehensive and up-to-date treatment of colloid science theory, methods, and applications. Emphasizing the molecular interactions that determine the properties of colloidal systems, the authors provide an authoritative account of critical developments in colloid science that have occurred over the past several decades.
Combining all of the best features of a professional reference and a student text, the Second Edition features:
* Concept maps preceding each chapter that put subject matter into perspective.
* Numerous worked examples - many new to this edition - illustrating key concepts.
* More than 250 high-quality illustrations that help clarify processes described.
* A new chapter that integrates the development of colloid science and technology in the twentieth century with challenges facing the field today.
The Colloidal Domain, Second Edition is an indispensable professional resource for chemists and chemical engineers working in an array of industries, including petrochemicals, food, agricultural, ceramic, coatings, forestry, and paper products. It is also a superb educational tool for advanced undergraduate and graduate-level students of physical chemistry and chemical engineering.
Surface Chemistry and Monolayers.
Electrostatic Interactions in Colloidal Systems.
Structure and Properties of Micelles.
Forces in Colloidal Systems.
Bilayer Systems.
Polymers in Colloidal Systems.
Colloidal Stability.
Colloidal Sols.
Phase Equilibra, Phase Diagrams, and Their Application.
Micro- and Macroemulsions.
Epilogue.
Index.
From the reviews of the First Edition: "A revolutionary approach [to] writing an up-to-date text on 'The Colloidal Domain' and its origin in and impact on physics, chemistry, biology, and technology."-Advanced Materials
From the reviews of the First Edition: "The authors should be congratulated for producing such a well written text that is full of illustrations and formulas." -Chemistry and Industry
