Handbook of colloid and interface science. Volume 3, Industrial applications : Pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and personal care / Tharwat F. Tadros.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Tadros, Tharwat F., author.

Series:

De Gruyter reference.

De Gruyter Reference

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Colloids--Congresses.

Colloids.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (249 pages) : illustrations (some color), graphs.

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Berlin, [Germany] ; Boston, [Massachusetts] : De Gruyter, 2018.

Language Note:

In English.

Summary:

Volume 3 of the Handbook of Colloid and Interface Science is a survey into the applications of colloids in a variety of fields, based on theories presented in Volumes 1 and 2. The Handbook provides a complete understanding of how colloids and interfaces can be applied in materials science, chemical engineering, and colloidal science. It is ideally suited as reference work for research scientists, universities, and industries.

Contents:

Frontmatter

Preface / Tadros, Tharwat

Contents

Part I: Colloid and interface science in pharmacy

1. Disperse systems

2. Surface activity and colloidal properties of drugs

3. Solubilized systems, liposomes and vesicles in pharmacy

4. Solid lipid nanoparticles, polymer gels and capsules

5. Drug delivery and drug targeting

Part II: Colloid and interface science in cosmetics and personal care

6. Surfactants used in cosmetic and personal care formulations, their properties and surfactant-polymer interaction

7. Cosmetic emulsions

8. Nanoemulsions in cosmetics

9. Multiple emulsions in cosmetics

10. Shampoos, gels and hair conditioners

11. Sunscreens for UV protection

12. Colour cosmetics

Index

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (EBC, viewed February 6, 2018).

ISBN:

9783110554908

3110554909

OCLC:

1024035234