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

By:

Ninham, B. W [author.]

Contributor(s):

Lo Nostro, Pierandrea [author.]

Material type: Text

text

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computer

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online resource

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9780511682186
0511682182
9780511680205
0511680201
9780511677700
0511677707
9780511811531
0511811535
9780511685415
0511685416
9786612539046
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9780511849985
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9781107212084
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0511684169
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Additional physical formats: Print version:: Molecular forces and self assembly.DDC classification:

541.226 22

LOC classification:

QD461 .N56 2010

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Contents:

Part I. Molecular forces -- 1. Reasons for the enquiry -- 2. Different approaches to, and different kinds of, molecular forces -- 3. Electrostatic forces in electrolytes in outline -- 4. The balance of forces -- 5. Quantum mechanical forces in condensed media -- 6. The extension of the Lifshitz theory to include electrolytes and Hofmeister effects -- 7. Specific ion effects -- 8. Effects of dissolved gas and other solutes on hydrophobic interactions.

Part II. Self assembly -- 9. Self assembly: overview -- 10. Self assembly in theory and practice -- 11. Bicontinuous phases and other structures: forces at work in biological systems -- 12. Emulsions and microemulsions -- 13. Forces at work: a miscellany of issues.

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.

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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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