Highlights in Colloid Science

Particles of colloidal size (nano scale) have received growing interest because of the many versatile roles they can play in our lives – the better we understand how they function, the more we can use them to our advantage.
This book is a compilation of invited review articles authored by some of the most well–known scientists in the field which covers the latest developments and achievements in colloid and interface science. It is also a dedication to one of the most famous scientists in the field of colloid science – Professor Tharwart Tadros – and most of contributors have worked beside this brilliant man at some pint in their career.
Some of the topics discussed are:colloid (nano) particlessurfactant solutionswetting phenomenathin liquid filmscolloidal liquidsemulsionspapermakingdelivery agents
This book is targeted not just at chemists and material scientists, but anyone involved in a variety of industries where colloid science has a major impact on their lives.

Spis treści:
Preface.
Tharwat F. Tardos.
List of Contributors.
1. Orthokinetic Heteroflocculation in Papermaking (Theo G. M. van de Ven).
1.1 Introduction.
1.2 Polymer–Induced Orthokinetic Heteroflocculation.
1.3 Heteroflocculation Among Colloids.
1.4 Heteroflucculation of Fines and Colloids.
1.5 Concluding Remarks.
References.
2. Uptake and Release of Active Species into and from Microgel Particles (Melanie Bradley, Paul Davies, and Brian Vincent).
2.1 Introduction to Microgel Particles.
2.2 Absorption of Small Molecules.
2.3 Absorption of Surfactants.
2.4 Absorption of Polymers and Proteins.
2.5 Absorption of Nanoparticles.
References.
3. Stability of Fluorinated Systems: Structure–Mechanical Barrier as a Factor of Strong Stabilization (Eugene D. Shchukin, Elena A. Amelina, and Aksana M. Parfenova).
3.1 Introduction.
3.2 Rheological Studies of Interfacial Adsorption Layers in Fluorinated Systems.
3.3 Studies of the Rupture and Coalescence of Individual Droplets.
3.4 Studies of the Interaction of Hydrophobized Solid Surfaces in Nonpolar Liquids.
3.5 Discussion.
3.6 Conclusion.
References.
4. Particle Characterization Using Electro–Acoustic Spectroscopy (Richard W. O’Brien, James K. Beattie, and Robert J. Hunter).
4.1 Introduction.
4.2 Understanding the ESA Effect.
4.3 The Dynamic Mobility.
4.4 The Dynamic Mobility for Thin Double Layer Systems.
4.5 Particles with Adsorbed Polymer Layers.
4.6 Surface Conductance.
4.7 Nanoparticles.
References.
5. Modeling the Structure and Stability of Charged Hemi–Micelles at the Air–Water Interface (Johannes Lyklema, Ava B. Jódar–Reyes, and Frans A. M. Leemakers).
5.1 Introduction.
5.2 Thermodynamics.
5.3 Fundamentals of SCF Theory and the Molecular Model.
5.4 Results.
5.5 Conclusions.
References.
6. Foam, Emulsion and Wetting Films Stabilized by Polymeric Surfactants (Dotchi Exerowa and Dimo Platikanov).
6.1 Introduction.
6.2 Microinterferometric Method for Investigation of Thin Liquid Films.
6.3 Interaction Forces in Foam Films.
6.4 Interaction Forces in Emulsion Films.
6.5 Wetting Films Stabilized by Hydrophobically Modified Inulin Polymeric Surfactant.
6.6 Conclusion.
References.
7. Conditions for the Existence of a Stable Colloidal Liquid (Gerald J. Fleer and Remco Tuinier).
7.1 Introduction.
7.2 Theory.
7.3 Phase Diagrams ε(η).
7.4 Phase Diagrams pv/kT Versus ε/kT.
7.5 Phase diagrams pv/ε Versus kT/ε.
7.6 Concluding Remarks.
References.
8. Preparation, Properties and Chemical Modification of Nanosized Cellulose Fibrils (Per Stenius and Martin Andresen).
8.1 Introduction.
8.2 Microfibrillar Cellulose.
8.3 Preparation of Micro fibrillar and Nanocrystalline Cellulose.
8.4 Methods Used to Chracterized Cellulose Microfibrils.
8.5 Modification of Microfibril Surfaces.
8.6 Applications of Nanofibrillar Cellulose.
8.7 Concluding Remarks.
References.
9. Melting/Freezing Phase Transitions in Confined Systems (Ludmila Boinovich and Alexandre Emelyanenko).
9.1 Introduction.
9.2 Surface Phase Transitions at the Plane Interface.
9.3 Confinement by Curved Interfaces.
9.4 Concluding Remarks.
References.
10. Manipulation of DNA by Surfactants (Björn Lindman, Rita S. Dias, M. Graça Miguel, M. Carmen Morán, and Diana Costa).
10.1 Introduction.
10.2 Surfactants Bind to ds–DNA and Induce Compaction.
10.3 Surfactant Addition Can Lead to Phase Separation of DNA.
10.4 DNA is an Amphiphilic Polyelectrolyte.
10.5 Phase Separation Phenomena Underlie the Preparation of Novel Particles.
10.6 DNA Can be Crosslinked into Gels.
10.7 Perspectives.
References.
11. Deposition of Colloid Particles at Heterogeneous Surfaces (Zbĭgniew Adamczyk, Jakub Barbasz , and Malgorzata Nattich).
11.1 Introduction.
11.2 Theoretical Models.
11.3 Illustrative Theoretical Results.
11.4 Comparison with Experimental Results.
11.5 Concluding Remarks.
References.
12. Effect of the Interaction Between Heavy Crude Oil Components and Stabilizing Solids with Different Wetting Properties (Simone Less, Andreas Hannisdal, Heléne Magnusson, and Johan Sjöblom).
12.1 Introduction.
12.2 Experimental.
12.3 Results and Discussion.
12.4 Conclusions.
References.
13. Impact of Micellar Kinetics on Dynamic Interfacial Properties of Surfactant Solutions (Reinhard Miller, Boris A. Noskov, Valentin B. Faineman, and Jordan T. Petkov).
13.1 Introduction.
13.2 Micellization Kinetics Mechanisms.
13.3 Impact of Micelles on Adsorption Kinetics.
13.4 Impact of Micelle Kinetics on Interf acial Dilational Visco–Elasticity.
13.5 Summary.
References.
14. Aggregation of Colloids: Recent Developments in Population Balance Modeling (Ponisseril Somasundaran and Venkataramana Runkana).
14.1 Introduction.
14.2 Aggregation in Quiescent Environments.
14.3 Aggregation in Shear Environments.
14.4 Summary and Suggestions for Future Research.
References.
15. Cubosomes ad Delivery Vehicles (Nissim Garti, Idit Amar–Yuli, Dima Libster, and Abraham Aserin).
15.1 Introduction.
15.2 Preparation Techniques.
15.3 Drug Delivery Applications.
15.4 Summary.
References.
16. Highly Concentrated (Gel) Emulsions as Reaction Media for the Preparation of Advanced Materials (Conxita Solans and Jordi Esquena).
16.1 Introduction.
16.2 Highly Concentrated Emulsions as Templates for Low–Density Macroporous Materials.
16.3 Materials with Dual Meso– and Macroporous Structure Templated in Macroporous Foams Obtained From Highly Concentrated Emulsions.
16.4 Conclusions.
References.
Index.

Nota biograficzna:
Dimo Platikanov is currently Professor in the Department of Physical Chemistry at the University of Sofia, Bulgaria and heads the department from 1989 to 1999. Professor Platikanov has authored over 120 scientific publications, including two extensive chapters in two books. From 2000 to 2003 he has been President of the International Association of Colloid and Interface Scientists (IACIS). He has also been an Editorial Board Member or Guest Editor of 6 international journals in the area of colloid and interface science. For his contribution to science, he has received several Bulgarian and German awards.
Dotchi Exerowa is Professor in the Department of Colloids and Surfaces at the Institute of Physical Chemistry of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS), heading the department from 1983 to 2005. Professor Exerowa has authored over 200 scientific publications, in cluding two extensive monographs on foam films and foams. In 2004 she was elected full member of BAS, i.e. academician. She has been an Editorial Board Member or Guest Editor of 5 international journals in the area of colloid and interface science. Since 2003 she has been a member of the Council of the International Association of Colloid and Interface Scientists (IACIS).

Okładka tylna:
Particles of colloidal size (nano scale) have received growing interest because of the many versatile roles they can play in our lives – the better we understand how they function, the more we can use them to our advantage.
This book is a compilation of invited review articles authored by some of the most well–known scientists in the field which covers the latest developments and achievements in colloid and interface science. It is also a dedication to one of the most famous scientists in the field of colloid science – Professor Tharwart Tadros – and most of contributors have worked beside this brilliant man at some pint in their career.
Some of the topics discussed are:colloid (nano) particlessurfactant solutionswetting phenomenathin liquid filmscolloidal liquidsemulsionspapermakingdelivery agents
This book is targeted not just at chemists and material scientists, but anyone involved in a variety of industries where colloid science has a major impact on their lives.