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Molecular Forces and Self Assembly: In Colloid, Nano Sciences and Biology

By Barry W. Ninham , Pierandrea Lo Nostro

Book information

Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Year
2010
ISBN
0521896002, 9780521896009
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
6 MB (6322205 bytes)
Series
Cambridge Molecular Science
Edition
1
Pages
362\383
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07
Специальные дисциплины;Наноматериалы и нанотехноло

Description

Challenging the cherished notions of colloidal theory, Barry Ninham and Pierandrea Lo Nostro confront the scientific lore of molecular forces and colloidal science in an incisive and thought-provoking manner. The authors explain the development of these classical theories, discussing amongst other topics electrostatic forces in electrolytes, specific ion effects and hydrophobic interactions. Throughout the book they question assumptions, unearth flaws and present new results and ideas. From such analysis, a qualitative and predictive framework for the field emerges; the impact of this is discussed in the latter half of the book through force behaviour in self assembly. Here, numerous diverse phenomena are explained, from surfactants to biological applications, all richly illustrated with pertinent, intellectually stimulating examples. With mathematics kept to a minimum, and historic facts and anecdotes woven through the text, this is a highly engaging and readable treatment for students and researchers in science and engineering.

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