Atomic Force Microscopy in Process Engineering : An Introduction to AFM for Improved Processes and Products

This is the first book to bring together both the basic theory and proven process engineering practice of AFM. It is presented in a way that is accessible and valuable to practising engineers as well as to those who are improving their AFM skills and knowledge, and to researchers who are developing new products and solutions using AFM. The book takes a rigorous and practical approach that ensures it is directly applicable to process engineering problems. Fundamentals and techniques are concisely described, while specific benefits for process engineering are clearly defined and illustrated. Key content includes: particle-particle, and particle-bubble interactions; characterization of membrane surfaces; the development of fouling resistant membranes; nanoscale pharmaceutical analysis; nanoengineering for cellular sensing; polymers on surfaces; micro and nanoscale rheometry. * Atomic force microscopy (AFM) is an important tool for process engineers and scientists as it enables improved processes and products * The only book dealing with the theory and practical applications of atomic force microscopy in process engineering * Provides best-practice guidance and experience on using AFM for process and product improvement

This is the first book to bring together both the basic theory and proven process engineering practice of AFM. It is presented in a way that is accessible and valuable to practising engineers as well as to those who are improving their AFM skills and knowledge, and to researchers who are developing new products and solutions using AFM.

The book takes a rigorous and practical approach that ensures it is directly applicable to process engineering problems. Fundamentals and techniques are concisely described, while specific benefits for process engineering are clearly defined and illustrated. Key content includes: particle-particle, and particle-bubble interactions; characterization of membrane surfaces; the development of fouling resistant membranes; nanoscale pharmaceutical analysis; nanoengineering for cellular sensing; polymers on surfaces; micro and nanoscale rheometry.

• Atomic force microscopy (AFM) is an important tool for process engineers and scientists as it enables improved processes and products
• The only book dealing with the theory and practical applications of atomic force microscopy in process engineering
• Provides best-practice guidance and experience on using AFM for process and product improvement

Atomic force microscopy (AFM) is a surface imaging technique that can be applied at sub-nanometre resolution in liquids and gases. The same instrumentation can also be used to quantify directly the forces of interfacial interaction in such environments and is therefore a critical tool for process engineers and scientists, where AFM investigations are leading directly to improved processes and products. This is the first book to bring together both the basic theory and proven process engineering practice of AFM, and to present them in a way that is accessible and valuable to practising engineers, those who are improving their AFM skills and knowledge, and researchers who are developing new products and solutions using AFM. The book takes a rigorous but practical approach to ensure that it is also directly applicable to practical process engineering problems. Fundamentals of the techniques are concisely described and specific benefits for process engineering clearly defined and illustrated. Coverage of applications of AFM to important areas of process engineering is comprehensive. Each of the chapter authors are recognized authorities on their subject Content: Copyright , Page iv Preface , Pages ix-xii About the Editors , Pages xiii-xiv List of Contributors , Pages xv-xvi Chapter 1 - Basic Principles of Atomic Force Microscopy , Pages 1-30 Chapter 2 - Measurement of Particle and Surface Interactions Using Force Microscopy , Pages 31-80 Chapter 3 - Quantification of Particle–Bubble Interactions Using Atomic Force Microscopy , Pages 81-105 Chapter 4 - Investigating Membranes and Membrane Processes with Atomic Force Microscopy , Pages 107-138 Chapter 5 - AFM and Development of (Bio)Fouling-Resistant Membranes , Pages 139-171 Chapter 6 - Nanoscale Analysis of Pharmaceuticals by Scanning Probe Microscopy , Pages 173-194 Chapter 7 - Micro/Nanoengineering and AFM for Cellular Sensing , Pages 195-224 Chapter 8 - Atomic Force Microscopy and Polymers on Surfaces , Pages 225-244 Chapter 9 - Application of Atomic Force Microscopy for the Study of Tensile and Microrheological Properties of Fluids , Pages 245-274 Chapter 10 - Future Prospects , Pages 275-279 Index , Pages 281-283