Progress in Surface and Membrane Science : Volume 8

Progress in Surface and Membrane Science, Volume 8 covers the developments in the study of surface and membrane science. The book discusses the applications of statistical mechanics to physical adsorption; the impact of electron spectroscopy and cognate techniques on the study of solid surfaces; and the ellipsometric studies of thin films. The text also describes the interfacial photochemistry of bilayer lipid membranes; cell junctions and their development; and the composition and function of the inner mitochondrial membrane. The role of the cell surface in contact inhibition of cell division and the physical adsorption on molecular solids are also considered. Chemists, physiologists, and biophysicists will find the book invaluable. Content: Editorial Board Page ii Front Matter Page iii Copyright page Page iv Contributors Page ix Contents of Previous Volumes Pages xi-xv Applications of Statistical Mechanics to Physical Adsorption Pages 1-48 JOHN R. SAMS The Impact of Electron Spectroscopy and Cognate Techniques on the Study of Solid Surfaces Pages 49-80 J.M. THOMAS Ellipsometric Studies of Thin Films Pages 81-118 A. ROTHEN Interfacial Photochemistry of Bilayer Lipid Membranes Pages 119-160 H. TI TIEN, VICTOR KAI-HWA CHEN Cell Junctions and Their Development Pages 161-208 JANE OVERTON The Inner Mitochondrial Membrane: Composition and Function Pages 209-243 D.L. SCHNEIDER The Role of the Cell Surface in Contact Inhibition of Cell Division Pages 245-284 KENNETH D. NOONAN, MAX M. BURGER Physical Adsorption on Molecular Solids Pages 285-319 ARTHUR W. ADAMSON, MICHAEL W. OREM Subject Index Pages 321-327