Molecular forces and self assembly : in colloid, nano sciences and biology / Barry Ninham and Pierandrea Lo Nostro.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ninham, B. W., author.

Lo Nostro, Pierandrea, author.

Series:

Cambridge molecular science series.

Cambridge molecular science

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Intermolecular forces.

Molecular theory.

Self-assembly (Chemistry).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xvi, 365 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Other Title:

Molecular Forces & Self Assembly

Place of Publication:

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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.

Contents:

Reasons for the enquiry

Different approaches to, and different kinds of, molecular forces

Electrostatic forces in electrolytes in outline

The balance of forces

Quantum mechanical forces in condensed media

The extension of the Lifshitz theory to include electrolytes and Hofmeister effects

Specific ion effects

The effects of dissolved gas and other solutes on hydrophobic interactions

Self assembly : overview

Self assembly in theory and practice

Bicontinuous phases and otehr structures : forces at work in biological systems

Emulsions and microemulsions

Forces at work : a miscellany of issues.

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015).

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0-511-84998-2

1-107-21208-1

1-282-53904-3

9786612539046

0-511-67895-9

0-511-68218-2

0-511-67770-7

0-511-68416-9

0-511-81153-5

0-511-68020-1

OCLC:

609860330