Nanocolloids: A Meeting Point for Scientists and Technologists

Nanocolloids: A Meeting Point for Scientists and Technologists presents an easy-to-read approach to current trends in nanoscale colloid chemistry, which offers relatively simple and economically feasible ways to produce nanomaterials. Nanocolloids have been the subjects of major development in modern technology, with many current and future applications.

The book helps scientists and technologists to understand the different aspects of modern nanocolloid science. It outlines the underlying fundamental principles of nanocolloid science and covers applications ranging from emulsions to dispersions and suspensions. You will find details on experimental techniques and methods for the synthesis and characterization of nanocolloids, including the latest developments in nanoemulsions and nanoparticles.

Edited by leading academics with over 10 years’ experience in the field of colloid and surfactant scienceEach chapter is authored by recognized experts in the fieldOutlines the underlying fundamental science behind nanocolloidsProvides comprehensive coverage of current topics and potential applications in nanocolloid sciencePresents a multidisciplinary approach to help chemical engineers, chemists, physicists, materials scientists and pharmacologists, form an in-depth understanding of nanocolloid science

1. Nanocolloids: some basic concepts and principles of their stabilization 2. Nanocolloids of noble metals 3. Magnetic nanocolloids 4. Quantum dots 5. Silica and Titania nanodispersions 6. Nanocatalysts: synthesis in nanostructured liquid media and their application in energy and production of chemicals 7. Dispersion of carbon nanomaterials 8. Carbon polymer nanocomposites 9. Non-invasive characterization methods for nanocolloids 10. Polymerization in nanocolloids and derived products 11. Nano-emulsions for pharmaceutical applications 12. Smart and stimuli-responsive colloids 13. Toxicology and environmental issues of nanocolloids