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Structure and Functional Properties of Colloidal Systems
Contributor(s): Hidalgo-Alvarez, Roque (Editor)
ISBN: 1420084461     ISBN-13: 9781420084467
Publisher: CRC Press
OUR PRICE:   $285.00  
Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats
Published: November 2009
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Annotation: Presenting a clear analysis of the connections between structure and functional properties in the rapidly evolving field of colloid and interface science, this text combines fundamental research with technical applications. It narrows the field to focus on those aspects of colloidal systems where intensive research has led to heightened understanding of such systems and applications of commercial significance. Among dozens of topics, it includes chapters on semiconductor nanoparticles, colloidal photonic crystals and laser applications, and microgels in drug delivery. Researchers will benefit from the wealth of methods presented. A final chapter covers characterization, optimization, and scale-up.
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BISAC Categories:
- Science | Chemistry - Physical & Theoretical
- Technology & Engineering | Materials Science - General
Dewey: 541.345
LCCN: 2009028499
Series: Surfactant Science
Physical Information: 1.1" H x 7" W x 10" (2.35 lbs) 518 pages
 
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Integrating fundamental research with the technical applications of this rapidly evolving field, Structure and Functional Properties of Colloidal Systems clearly presents the connections between structure and functional aspects in colloid and interface science. It explores the physical fundamentals of colloid science, new developments of synthesis and conditioning, and many possible applications.

Theory
Divided into three parts, the book begins with a discussion of the theoretical side of colloid dynamics. It then transitions to dynamically arrested states and capillary forces in colloidal systems at fluid interfaces.

Structure
Covering the structural aspects of different colloidal systems, the second section examines electric double layers and effective interactions as well as the structure of extremely bimodal suspensions and filaments made up of microsized magnetic particles. The contributors analyze the role played by the attractive interaction, confinement, and external fields on the structure of colloidal systems. They also discuss structural aspects in food emulsions and the rheological properties of structured fluids.

Functional MaterialsThe last part focuses on examples of functional colloids. These include polymer colloids, protein-functionalized colloidal particles, magnetic particles, metallic nanoparticles, micro- and nanogels, responsive microgels, colloidal photonic crystals, microfluidics, gel-glass dispersed liquid crystals (GDLCs) devices, and nanoemulsions.

This volume provides a sound understanding of the link between the structure and functional properties in two- and three-dimensional colloidal systems. It describes techniques to functionalize colloids, characterization methods, the physical fundamentals of structure formation, diffusion dynamics, transport properties in equilibrium, the physical fundamentals of nonequilibrium systems, the measuring principles to exploit properties in applications, the differences in designing lab experiments and devices, and several application examples.