{"product_id":"dispersion-of-powders-in-liquids-and-stabilization-of-suspensions-9783527329410","title":"Dispersion of Powders: in Liquids and Stabilization of Suspensions","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTeaching the fundamental knowledge required for successful dispersion of powders in a liquid, this book covers a host of topics -- from recent advances to industrial applications.\u003cbr\u003e In 15 chapters it supports formulation chemists in preparing a suspension in a more rational way, by applying the principles of colloid and interface science, while at the same time enabling the research scientist to discover new methods for preparing stable suspensions.\u003cbr\u003e Essential reading for those working in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food, paint, ceramic and agricultural industries.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Therefore, it is an essential and interdisciplinary guideline, and warmly recommended not only to those working in the field of dispersions\/suspensions in pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food, paint, ceramic and agricultural industries but also to students, scientists and practitioners in other scientific fields (chemistry\/food science \u0026amp; technology\/food processing, production, etc).”  (\u003ci\u003eAdvances in Food Science\u003c\/i\u003e, 1 January 2013)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e GENERAL INTRODUCTION\u003cbr\u003e Fundamental Knowledge Required for Successful Dispersions of Powders into Liquids\u003cbr\u003e Particle Dimensions in Suspensions\u003cbr\u003e Concentration Range of Suspensions\u003cbr\u003e Outline of the Book\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e FUNDAMENTALS OF WETTING AND SPREADING\u003cbr\u003e Introduction\u003cbr\u003e The Concept of the Contact Angle\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Adhesion Tension\u003cbr\u003e Work of Adhesion Wa\u003cbr\u003e Work of Cohesion\u003cbr\u003e Calculation of Surface Tension and Contact Angle\u003cbr\u003e The Spreading of Liquids on Surfaces\u003cbr\u003e Contact Angle Hysteresis\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e THE CRITICAL SURFACE TENSION OF WETTING AND THE ROLE OF SURFACTANTS IN POWDER WETTING\u003cbr\u003e The Critical Surface Tension of Wetting\u003cbr\u003e Theoretical Basis of the Critical Surface Tension\u003cbr\u003e Effect of Surfactant Adsorption\u003cbr\u003e Dynamic Processes of Adsorption and Wetting\u003cbr\u003e Wetting of Powders by Liquids\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e STRUCTURE OF THE SOLID-LIQUID INTERFACE AND ELECTROSTATIC STABILIZATION\u003cbr\u003e Structure of the Solid-Liquid Interface\u003cbr\u003e Structure of the Electrical Double Layer\u003cbr\u003e Distinction between Specific and Nonspecific Adsorbed Ions\u003cbr\u003e Electrical Double-Layer Repulsion\u003cbr\u003e van der Waals Attraction\u003cbr\u003e Total Energy of Interaction\u003cbr\u003e Flocculation of Suspensions\u003cbr\u003e Criteria for Stabilization of Dispersions with Double-Layer Interaction\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e ELECTROKINETIC PHENOMENA AND ZETA POTENTIAL\u003cbr\u003e Stern-Grahame Model of the Double Layer\u003cbr\u003e Calculation of Zeta Potential from Particle Mobility\u003cbr\u003e Measurement of Electrophoretic Mobility and Zeta Potential\u003cbr\u003e Electroacoustic Methods\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e GENERAL CLASSIFICATION OF DISPERSING AGENTS AND ADSORPTION OF SURFACTANTS AT THE SOLID\/LIQUID INTERFACE\u003cbr\u003e Classification of Dispersing Agents\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e ADSORPTION AND CONFORMATION OF POLYMERIC SURFACTANTS AT THE SOLID-LIQUID INTERFACE\u003cbr\u003e Theories of Polymer Adsorption\u003cbr\u003e Experimental Techniques for Studying Polymeric Adsorption\u003cbr\u003e Measurement of the Adsorption Isotherm\u003cbr\u003e Measurement of the Fraction of Segments p\u003cbr\u003e Determination of the Segment Density Distribution p(z) and Adsorbed Layer Thickness delta h\u003cbr\u003e Examples of the Adsorption Isotherms of Nonionic Polymeric Surfactants\u003cbr\u003e Adsorbed Layer Thickness Results\u003cbr\u003e Kinetics of Polymer Adsorption\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e STABILIZATION AND DESTABILIZATION OF SUSPENSIONS USING POLYMERIC SURFACTANTS AND THE THEORY OF STERIC STABILIZATION\u003cbr\u003e Introduction\u003cbr\u003e Interaction between Particles Containing Adsorbed Polymeric Surfactant Layers (Steric Stabilization)\u003cbr\u003e Flocculation of Sterically Stabilized Dispersions\u003cbr\u003e Bridging Flocculation by Polymers and Polyelectrolytes\u003cbr\u003e Examples for Suspension Stabilization Using Polymeric Surfactants\u003cbr\u003e Polymeric Surfactants for Stabilization of Preformed Latex Dispersions\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e PROPERTIES OF CONCENTRATED SUSPENSIONS\u003cbr\u003e Interparticle Interactions and Their Combination\u003cbr\u003e Definition of \"Dilute\", \"Concentrated\", and \"Solid\" Suspensions\u003cbr\u003e States of Suspension on Standing\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e SEDIMENTATION OF SUSPENSIONS AND PREVENTION OF FORMATION OF DILATANT SEDIMENTS\u003cbr\u003e Sedimentation Rate of Suspensions\u003cbr\u003e Prevention of Sedimentation and Formation of Dilatant Sediments\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e CHARACTERIZATION OF SUSPENSIONS AND ASSESSMENT OF THEIR STABILITY\u003cbr\u003e Introduction\u003cbr\u003e Assessment of the Structure of the Solid\/Liquid Interface\u003cbr\u003e Assessment of Sedimentation of Suspensions\u003cbr\u003e Assessment of Flocculation and Ostwald Ripening (Crystal Growth)\u003cbr\u003e Scattering Techniques\u003cbr\u003e Measurement of Rate of Flocculation\u003cbr\u003e Measurement of Incipient Flocculation\u003cbr\u003e Measurement of Crystal Growth (Ostwald Ripening)\u003cbr\u003e Bulk Properties of Suspensions: Equilibrium Sediment Volume (or Height) and Redispersion\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e RHEOLOGICAL TECHNIQUES FOR ASSESSMENT OF STABILITY OF SUSPENSIONS\u003cbr\u003e Introduction\u003cbr\u003e Steady-State Measurements\u003cbr\u003e Constant Stress (Creep) Measurements\u003cbr\u003e Dynamic (Oscillatory) Measurements\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e RHEOLOGY OF CONCENTRATED SUSPENSIONS\u003cbr\u003e Introduction\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53196946735447,"sku":"9783527329410","price":139.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/dispersion-of-powders-in-liquids-and-stabilization-of-suspensions-9783527329410","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}