Colloidal Foundations of Nanoscience

Fully-revised, updated reference on the theory, concepts and applications of colloid chemistry in nanoscience and nanotechnology

Debora Berti (Edited by), Gerardo Palazzo (Edited by)

9780128220894, Elsevier Science

Paperback, published 27 October 2021

324 pages, Approx. 100 illustrations
23.5 x 19 x 2.1 cm, 0.72 kg

Colloidal Foundations of Nanoscience, Second Edition explores the theory and concepts of colloid chemistry and its applications to nanoscience and nanotechnology. The book provides the essential conceptual and methodological tools to approach nano-research issues. The authors’ expertise in colloid science will contribute to the understanding of basic issues involved in research. Each chapter covers a classical subject of colloid science in simple and straightforward terms, addressing its relevance to nanoscience before introducing case studies. Sections cover colloids rheology, electrokinetics, nanoparticle tracking analysis (NTA), bio-layer interferometry, and the treatment of inter-particle interactions and colloidal stability.

1. Core Concepts: The Colloidal Point of View on Concentrations, Free Energy, Chemical Potential and Osmotic Pressure
2. Thermodynamics of (Nano)Interfaces
3. Nanoparticle Interactions: Factors Ruling Homo / Hetero Aggregation and Deposition
4. Bottom-Up Synthesis of Nanosized Objects
5. Polymers and Nanoscience
6. Surfactants and Nanoscience
7. Colloid Phase Behavior
8. Scattering of Radiation
9. Diffusion, Electrokinetics, and Aggregation
10. Diffusion Measuring Techniques
11. Rheology Primer for Nanoparticle Scientists

Subject Areas: Chemical engineering [TDCB], Biochemical engineering [TC], Physical chemistry [PNR]