Encyclopedia of Colloid and Interface Science

Description:

An authoritative and comprehensive reference relevant to all scientists and engineers in the field. This encyclopedia not only helps chemistry, materials science and physics researchers to understand the principles, but also provides practicing engineers with the necessary information for implementing practical applications, such as   Food and agrochemicals   Polymers and ceramics   Cosmetics and detergents   Paints and coatings   Pharmaceuticals and drug delivery   In addition, the encyclopedia is an important reference for industrial chemists and chemical engineers faced with a multitude of industrial systems of a colloidal nature. As wide as the range of applications that colloid and interface science has is the range of scientific disciplines that contribute to research and development in this field. These encompass chemistry, physics, biology and mathematics as well as nanoscience and nanotechnology. The encyclopedia provides easy-to-digest information for meeting these interdisciplinary challenges. While providing numerous concise definitions of key terms, the encyclopedia also features more than forty in-depth essays on topics ranging from Agrochemical Formulations to Zeta Potential. All entries are cross-referenced and include selected references to original literature as well as synonyms.

subjects: Colloids,  Biomedical materials,  Materials science,  Surfaces (Physics),  Chemical engineering,  Engineering,  Chemistry, inorganic,  Thin Films Surfaces and Interfaces,  Industrial Chemistry/Chemical Engineering,  Nanotechnology and Microengineering,  Thin Films Surface and Interface Science,  Corrosion and Coatings Tribology