Colloidal Foundations of Nanoscience

Colloidal Foundations of Nanoscience explores the theory and concepts of colloid chemistry and its applications to nanoscience and nanotechnology. It provides the essential conceptual and methodological tools to approach nano-research issues. The authors’ expertise in colloid science will contribute to the understanding of basic issues involved in research. Each chapter covers a classical subject of colloid science, in simple and straightforward terms, and addresses its relevance to nanoscience before introducing case studies.

Gathers in a single volume the information currently scattered across various sourcesStraightforward introduction of theoretical concepts and in-depth case studies help you understand molecular mechanisms and master advanced techniquesIncludes chapter on self-assembly as an alternative to nanostructured phasesIncludes examples showing applications of classical concepts to real-world cutting-edge research

1. Thermodynamics of (Nano)interfaces (Paolo Bergese, and Italo Colombo) 2. Stability of Dispersions and Interactions in Nanostructured Fluids (Kimberly Hamad-Schifferli) 3. Bottom-Up Synthesis of Nanosized Objects (Stefan Kudera, and Liberato Manna) 4. The Emergence of Quantum Confinement in Atomic Quantum Clusters (Y. Pineiro, J. Rivas, and M.A. Lopez-Quintela) 5. Polymers and Nanoscience (Wuge H. Briscoe) 6. Surfactants and Nanoscience (Julian Eastoe, and Rico F. Tabor) 7. Colloid Phase Behavior (Ulf Olsson) 8. Scattering of Radiation (Debora Berti, and Gerardo Palazzo) 9. Diffusion and Aggregation (Gerardo Palazzo, and Debora Berti) 10. Optical Correlation Techniques for the Investigation of Colloidal Systems (Roberto Piazza)