Formulation science and technology. Volume 1, Basic theory of interfacial phenomena and colloid stability / Tharwat F. Tadros.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Tadros, Tharwat F., author.

Series:

Formulation Science and Technology ; Volume 1

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Surfaces (Technology)--Analysis.

Surfaces (Technology).

Solid-liquid interfaces.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (430 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Berlin ; Boston : De Gruyter, [2018]

Language Note:

In English.

Summary:

Volume 1 of Formulation Science and Technology is a survey of the theory of formulations in a variety of fields, as well as their rheological characterization. It offers in-depth explanations for research scientists, universities, and industry practitioners looking for a complete understanding of how different formulations behave and how to influence their performance.

Contents:

Frontmatter

Preface

Contents

1. General introduction

2. Classification of surfactants, their solution properties and self-assembly structures

3. General classification of polymeric surfactants and their solution properties

4. Adsorption of surfactants at the liquid/liquid interface

5. Surfactant adsorption at the solid/liquid interface

6. Adsorption and conformation of polymeric surfactants at interfaces

7. Electrostatic stabilization of dispersions

8. Interaction between particles or droplets containing adsorbed polymer layers and the theory of steric stabilization

9. Flocculation of dispersions

10. Ostwald ripening in dispersions and its prevention

11. Emulsion coalescence and its prevention

12. Phase inversion and its prevention

13. Sedimentation of suspensions, creaming of emulsions and their prevention

14. Flow characteristics (rheology) of formulations

Index

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9783110587609

3110587602

9783110587944

3110587947

OCLC:

1037979354