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Table of Contents
Preface to the Second Edition. Preface to First Edition.
Preface.
1 The Nature of Colloids.
1.1 Introduction.
1.2 Colloids in Action.
1.3 Concentrated Colloidal Dispersions.
1.4 Interfaces.
1.5 Surfactants.
1.6 Solution Polymers.
1.7 The World of Nanoparticles.
1.8 Preparation of Nanoparticles.
1.9 Nanocomposites.
1.10 Janus Particles.
1.11 Summary.
2 Macromolecules and Surfactants.
2.1 Introduction.
2.2 Macromolecular Definitions.
2.3 Conformation in Dilute Solutions.
2.4 The Flory-Huggins Theory of Polymer Solutions.
2.5 Polymer Solution Phase Behaviour.
2.6 Polymers at Surfaces.
2.7 Polymer Characterization.
2.8 Biopolymers.
2.9 Surfactants in Solution.
3 Interactions Between Colloidal Particles.
3.1 Introduction.
3.2 Intermolecular Attraction.
3.3 Notes on Complex Number Manipulation.
3.4 Dispersion Forces Between Particles.
3.5 Retarded Dispersion Forces.
3.6 The General or Lifshitz Theory of Dispersion Forces Between Particles.
3.7 Summary and Calculation Guide.
3.8 Calculation Strategy.
3.9 The Depletion Interaction.
4 Forces of Repulsion.
4.1 Introduction.
4.2 Electrostatic Interactions.
4.3 The Origins of Surface Charge.
4.4 The Interaction Between Diffuse Double Layers.
4.5 The Interaction Between Two Spheres.
4.6 The Effect of Particle Concentration.
4.7 Steric Interactions.
4.8 Calculation Strategy.
5 The Stability of Dispersions.
5.1 Introduction.
5.2 The Stability of Charge-Stabilised Colloids - The DLVO Theory.
5.3 Mechanisms of Aggregation.
5.4 Hetero-Coagulation and Hetero-Flocculation.
5.5 The Rate of Coagulation.
5.6 Aggregation in Flowing Dispersions.
6 The Wetting of Surfaces by Liquids.
6.1 Introduction.
6.2 The Contact Angle.
6.3 Methods for the Measurement of Contact Angle.
6.4 Contact Angle Hysteresis.
6.5 Spreading.
6.6 Curved Surfaces.
6.7 Capillarity.
6.8 Temperature Effects.
6.9 Dynamic Contact Angles.
7 Emulsions and Microemulsions.
7.1 Introduction.
7.2 Emulsification.
7.3 Stability of Emulsions.
7.4 Microemulsions.
8 Characterisation of Colloidal Particles.
8.1 Introduction.
8.2 Particle Size.
8.3 Microscopy.
8.4 Zonal Methods.
8.5 Scattering Methods.
8.6 Analysis of Scattered Radiation.
8.7 Neutron Reflection.
8.8 Dynamic Light Scattering.
8.9 Characterisation of the Electrical Properties of Particles.
8.10 Viscosities of Dilute Dispersions.
8.11 Sedimentation of Dispersions.
9 Concentrated Dispersions.
9.1 Introduction.
9.2 The Structure of Concentrated Dispersions.
9.3 Rheology.
9.4 Linear Viscoelasticity of Colloidal Dispersions.
9.5 Phenomenology.
9.6 Sedimentation in Concentrated Dispersions.
Index.
