Nanoscience : colloidal and interfacial aspects

Brings together a roster of 42 leading investigators and their teams, who detail the wide range of theoretical and experimental knowledge that can be successfully applied for investigating nanosystems, many of which are actually well-known colloidal systems. Abstract: Brings together a roster of 42 leading investigators and their teams, who detail the wide range of theoretical and experimental knowledge that can be successfully applied for investigating nanosystems, many of which are actually well-known colloidal systems. Read more... Bringing together a prominent roster of 42 leading investigators and their teams, this volume details the wide range of theoretical and experimental knowledge that can be successfully applied for investigating nanosystems. The book provides researchers with a full examination of nano-disperse colloids, homogeneous and heterogeneous nano-structured materials (and their properties), and shelf-organization at the nano-scale. It explores non-linear lectrokinetic phenomena in nano-sized dispersions and nano-sized biological systems. It discusses application aspects of technological processes in great detail, offering scientists and engineers across all fields authoritative commentary on colloid and interface science operating at the nanoscale. Content: Front Cover Contents Preface Editor Contributors Introduction: The Science of Small Colloids Body Section I: Forces in Nanosystems Chapter 1: Surface Forces in Nanostructures Chapter 2: Effects of Nanoparticles onForces between Colloids in Solution Chapter 3: Surface Forces and NanoscalePhenomena in Aqueous FilmsContaining Nonionic Polymeric Surfactants Chapter 4: Quantification and Elucidationof the Overall Interaction between Nanoparticles Section II: Electrokinetic Phenomenaon Nanoscale Chapter 5: Nonlinear ElectrokineticPhenomena in Nanosized Dispersions.