Research Catalog

Title

Surface and colloid chemistry : principles and applications / K.S. Birdi.

Author

Birdi, K. S., 1934-

Publication

Boca Raton : CRC Press, ©2010.

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Details

Description

xiv, 244 pages : illustrations; 25 cm

Summary

"Surface and colloid chemistry principles impact many aspects of our daily lives, ranging from the cleaners and cosmetics we use to combustion engines and cement. Exploring the range of this field of study, Surface and Colloid Chemistry provides a detailed analysis of its principles and applications and demonstrates how they relate to natural phenomena and industrial processes." "Integrating real-world examples throughout the text, this volume stimulates readers to consider both fundamental theory and industrial applications. More than 100 figures elucidate the concepts described in the text. Sample questions and answers are provided where appropriate, along with detailed data and discussions. Pertinent references are offered to facilitate further study."--BOOK JACKET.

Subject

• Surface chemistry
• Colloids
• Kolloidchemie
• Oberflächenchemie
• Ytkemi
• Kolloider

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents

Introduction to surfaces and colloids -- Capillarity and surface forces (liquids) -- Surfactants (soaps and detergents) and physicochemical properties -- Spread lipid films on liquid surfaces (langmuir-blodgett films) -- Solid surfaces : adsorption -- Wetting, adsorption, and cleaning processes -- Colloidal systems -- Thin liquid films -- Emulsions, microemulsions, and lyotropic liquid crystals -- Diverse applications of surface and colloid chemistry in science and industry.

ISBN

• 9781420095036
• 142009503X

LCCN

2009028978

OCLC

• ocn237886104
• 237886104
• SCSB-9233081

Owning Institutions

Princeton University Library