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Book Synopsis

This book presents comprehensively the science and technology behind the formulation of disperse systems like emulsions, suspensions, foams and others. Starting with a general introduction, the book covers a broad range of topics like the role of different classes of surfactants, stability of disperse systems, formulation of different dispersions, evaluation of formulations and many more. Many examples are included, too. Written by the experienced author and editor Tharwart Tadros, this book is indispensable for every scientist working in the field.



Table of Contents
Preface

GENERAL INTRODUCTION
Suspensions
Latexes
Emulsions
Suspoemulsions
Multiple Emulsions
Nanosuspensions
Nanoemulsions
Microemulsions
Pigment and Ink Dispersions
Foams

SURFACTANTS USED IN FORMULATION OF DISPERSIONS
General Classification of Surface-Active Agents

PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY OF SURFACTANT SOLUTIONS AND THE PROCESS OF MICELLISATION
Thermodynamics of Micellisation
Enthalpy and Entropy of Micellisation

DISPERSANTS AND POLYMERIC SURFACTANTS
Solution Properties of Polymeric Surfactants
General Classification of Polymeric Surfactants
Polyelectrolytes

ADSORPTION OF SURFACTANTS AT THE AIR/LIQUID, LIQUID/LIQUID, AND SOLID/LIQUID INTERFACES
Introduction
Adsorption of Surfactants at the Air/Liquid (A/L) and Liquid/Liquid (L/L) Interfaces
The Gibbs Adsorption Isotherm
Equation of State Approach
The Langmuir, Szyszkowski, and Frumkin Equations
Interfacial Tension Measurements
Adsorption of Surfactants at the Solid/Liquid (S/L) Interface

ADSORPTION OF POLYMERIC SURFACTANTS AT THE SOLID/LIQUID INTERFACE
Theories of Polymer Adsorption
Experimental Techniques for Studying Polymeric Surfactant Adsorption
Determination of Segment Density Distribution p(z) and Adsorbed Layer Thickness
Examples of the Adsorption Isotherms of Nonionic Polymeric Surfactants

COLLOID STABILITY OF DISPERSE SYSTEMS CONTAINING ELECTRICAL DOUBLE LAYERS
Origin of Charge on Surfaces
Structure of the Electrical Double Layer
Stern-Grahame Model of the Double Layer
Distinction between Specific and Nonspecific Adsorbed Ions
Electrical Double Layer Repulsion
van der Waals Attraction
Total Energy of Interaction
Flocculation of Suspensions
Criteria for Stabilisation of Dispersions with Double Layer Interaction

STABILITY OF DISPERSE SYSTEMS CONTAINING ADSORBED NONIONIC SURFACTANTS OR POLYMERS: STERIC STABILISATION
Introduction
Interaction between Particles Containing Adsorbed Nonionic and Polymeric Surfactant Layers (Steric Stabilisation)
Mixing Interaction Gmix
Elastic Interaction Gel
Total Energy of Interaction
Criteria for Effective Steric Stabilisation
Flocculation of Sterically Stabilised Dispersions

FORMULATION OF SOLID/LIQUID DISPERSIONS (SUSPENSIONS)
Introduction
Preparation of Suspensions
Condensation Methods: Nucleation and Growth
Dispersion Methods
Bulk Properties of Suspensions

FORMULATION OF LIQUID/LIQUID DISPERSIONS (EMULSIONS)
Introduction
Industrial Applications of Emulsions
Physical Chemistry of Emulsion Systems
Adsorption of Surfactants at the Liquid/Liquid Interface
Selection of Emulsifiers
Creaming or Sedimentation of Emulsions
Flocculation of Emulsions
General Rules for Reducing (Eliminating) Flocculation
Ostwald Ripening
Emulsion Coalescence
Phase Inversion

FORMULATION OF SUSPOEMULSIONS (MIXTURES OF SUSPENSIONS AND EMULSIONS)
Introduction
Suspoemulsions in Paints
Suspoemulsions in Agrochemicals

FORMULATION OF MULTIPLE EMULSIONS
Introduction
Preparation of Multiple Emulsions
Types of Multiple Emulsions
Breakdown Processes of Multiple Emulsions
Factors Affecting Stability of Multiple Emulsions, and Criteria for Their Stabilisation
General Description of Polymeric Surfactants
Interaction between Oil or Water Droplets Containing an Adsorbed Polymeric Surfactant: Steric Stabilisation
Examples of Multiple Emulsions Using Polymeric Surfactants
Characterisation of Multiple Emulsions
Rheological Measurements

PREPARATION OF NANOSUSPENSIONS
Introduction
Nucleation and Growth, and Control of Particle Size Distribution
Preparation of Nanosuspensions by Bottom-Up Processes
Preparation of Nanosuspensions Using the Bottom-Down Process

FORMULATION OF NANOEMULSIONS
Introduction
Mechanism of Emulsification
Methods of Emulsification and the Role of Surfactants
Preparation of Nanoemulsions
Steric Stabilisation and the Role of the Adsorbed Layer Thickness

FORMULATION OF MICROEMULSIONS
Introduction
Thermodynamic Definition of Microemulsions
Mixed-Film and Solubilisation Theories of Microemulsions
Thermodynamic Theory of Microemulsion Formation
Characterisation of Microemulsions Using Scattering Techniques
Characterisation of Microemulsions Using Conductivity
NMR Measurements
Formulation of Microemulsions

FORMULATION OF FOAMS
Introduction
Foam Preparation
Foam Structure
Classification of Foam Stability
Drainage and Thinning of Foam Films
Theories of Foam Stability
Foam Inhibitors
Physical Properties of Foams
Experimental Techniques for Studying Foams

FORMULATION OF LATEXES
Introduction
Emulsion Polymerisation
Polymeric Surfactants for Stabilisatoin of Preformed Latex Dispersions
Dispersion Polymerisation

FORMULATION OF PIGMENT AND INK DISPERSIONS
Introduction
Powder Wetting
Breaking of Aggregates and Agglomerates (Deagglomeration)
Classification of Dispersants

METHODS OF EVALUATING FORMULATIONS AFTER DILUTION
Introduction
Assessment of the Structure of the Solid/Liquid Interface
Assessment of Sedimentation of Suspensions
Assessment of Flocculation and Ostwald Ripening (Crystal Growth)
Scattering Techniques
Measurement of Rate of Flocculation
Measurement of Incipient Flocculation
Measurement of Crystal Growth (Ostwald Ripening)
Bulk Properties of Suspensions: Equilibrium Sediment Volume (or Height) and Redispersion

EVALUATING FORMULATIONS WITHOUT DILUTION: RHEOLOGICAL TECHNIQUES
Introduction
Steady-State Measurements
Constant Stress (Creep) Measurements
Dynamic (Oscillatory) Measurements

ASSESSMENT AND PREDICTION OF CREAMING, SEDIMENTATION, FLOCCULATIO, AND COALESCENCE OF FORMULATIONS
Assessment and Prediction of Creaming and Sedimentation
Assessment and Prediction of Flocculation Using Rheological Techniques
Assessment and Prediction of Emulsion Coalescence Using Rheological Techniques

Index

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      Book Synopsis

      This book presents comprehensively the science and technology behind the formulation of disperse systems like emulsions, suspensions, foams and others. Starting with a general introduction, the book covers a broad range of topics like the role of different classes of surfactants, stability of disperse systems, formulation of different dispersions, evaluation of formulations and many more. Many examples are included, too. Written by the experienced author and editor Tharwart Tadros, this book is indispensable for every scientist working in the field.



      Table of Contents
      Preface

      GENERAL INTRODUCTION
      Suspensions
      Latexes
      Emulsions
      Suspoemulsions
      Multiple Emulsions
      Nanosuspensions
      Nanoemulsions
      Microemulsions
      Pigment and Ink Dispersions
      Foams

      SURFACTANTS USED IN FORMULATION OF DISPERSIONS
      General Classification of Surface-Active Agents

      PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY OF SURFACTANT SOLUTIONS AND THE PROCESS OF MICELLISATION
      Thermodynamics of Micellisation
      Enthalpy and Entropy of Micellisation

      DISPERSANTS AND POLYMERIC SURFACTANTS
      Solution Properties of Polymeric Surfactants
      General Classification of Polymeric Surfactants
      Polyelectrolytes

      ADSORPTION OF SURFACTANTS AT THE AIR/LIQUID, LIQUID/LIQUID, AND SOLID/LIQUID INTERFACES
      Introduction
      Adsorption of Surfactants at the Air/Liquid (A/L) and Liquid/Liquid (L/L) Interfaces
      The Gibbs Adsorption Isotherm
      Equation of State Approach
      The Langmuir, Szyszkowski, and Frumkin Equations
      Interfacial Tension Measurements
      Adsorption of Surfactants at the Solid/Liquid (S/L) Interface

      ADSORPTION OF POLYMERIC SURFACTANTS AT THE SOLID/LIQUID INTERFACE
      Theories of Polymer Adsorption
      Experimental Techniques for Studying Polymeric Surfactant Adsorption
      Determination of Segment Density Distribution p(z) and Adsorbed Layer Thickness
      Examples of the Adsorption Isotherms of Nonionic Polymeric Surfactants

      COLLOID STABILITY OF DISPERSE SYSTEMS CONTAINING ELECTRICAL DOUBLE LAYERS
      Origin of Charge on Surfaces
      Structure of the Electrical Double Layer
      Stern-Grahame Model of the Double Layer
      Distinction between Specific and Nonspecific Adsorbed Ions
      Electrical Double Layer Repulsion
      van der Waals Attraction
      Total Energy of Interaction
      Flocculation of Suspensions
      Criteria for Stabilisation of Dispersions with Double Layer Interaction

      STABILITY OF DISPERSE SYSTEMS CONTAINING ADSORBED NONIONIC SURFACTANTS OR POLYMERS: STERIC STABILISATION
      Introduction
      Interaction between Particles Containing Adsorbed Nonionic and Polymeric Surfactant Layers (Steric Stabilisation)
      Mixing Interaction Gmix
      Elastic Interaction Gel
      Total Energy of Interaction
      Criteria for Effective Steric Stabilisation
      Flocculation of Sterically Stabilised Dispersions

      FORMULATION OF SOLID/LIQUID DISPERSIONS (SUSPENSIONS)
      Introduction
      Preparation of Suspensions
      Condensation Methods: Nucleation and Growth
      Dispersion Methods
      Bulk Properties of Suspensions

      FORMULATION OF LIQUID/LIQUID DISPERSIONS (EMULSIONS)
      Introduction
      Industrial Applications of Emulsions
      Physical Chemistry of Emulsion Systems
      Adsorption of Surfactants at the Liquid/Liquid Interface
      Selection of Emulsifiers
      Creaming or Sedimentation of Emulsions
      Flocculation of Emulsions
      General Rules for Reducing (Eliminating) Flocculation
      Ostwald Ripening
      Emulsion Coalescence
      Phase Inversion

      FORMULATION OF SUSPOEMULSIONS (MIXTURES OF SUSPENSIONS AND EMULSIONS)
      Introduction
      Suspoemulsions in Paints
      Suspoemulsions in Agrochemicals

      FORMULATION OF MULTIPLE EMULSIONS
      Introduction
      Preparation of Multiple Emulsions
      Types of Multiple Emulsions
      Breakdown Processes of Multiple Emulsions
      Factors Affecting Stability of Multiple Emulsions, and Criteria for Their Stabilisation
      General Description of Polymeric Surfactants
      Interaction between Oil or Water Droplets Containing an Adsorbed Polymeric Surfactant: Steric Stabilisation
      Examples of Multiple Emulsions Using Polymeric Surfactants
      Characterisation of Multiple Emulsions
      Rheological Measurements

      PREPARATION OF NANOSUSPENSIONS
      Introduction
      Nucleation and Growth, and Control of Particle Size Distribution
      Preparation of Nanosuspensions by Bottom-Up Processes
      Preparation of Nanosuspensions Using the Bottom-Down Process

      FORMULATION OF NANOEMULSIONS
      Introduction
      Mechanism of Emulsification
      Methods of Emulsification and the Role of Surfactants
      Preparation of Nanoemulsions
      Steric Stabilisation and the Role of the Adsorbed Layer Thickness

      FORMULATION OF MICROEMULSIONS
      Introduction
      Thermodynamic Definition of Microemulsions
      Mixed-Film and Solubilisation Theories of Microemulsions
      Thermodynamic Theory of Microemulsion Formation
      Characterisation of Microemulsions Using Scattering Techniques
      Characterisation of Microemulsions Using Conductivity
      NMR Measurements
      Formulation of Microemulsions

      FORMULATION OF FOAMS
      Introduction
      Foam Preparation
      Foam Structure
      Classification of Foam Stability
      Drainage and Thinning of Foam Films
      Theories of Foam Stability
      Foam Inhibitors
      Physical Properties of Foams
      Experimental Techniques for Studying Foams

      FORMULATION OF LATEXES
      Introduction
      Emulsion Polymerisation
      Polymeric Surfactants for Stabilisatoin of Preformed Latex Dispersions
      Dispersion Polymerisation

      FORMULATION OF PIGMENT AND INK DISPERSIONS
      Introduction
      Powder Wetting
      Breaking of Aggregates and Agglomerates (Deagglomeration)
      Classification of Dispersants

      METHODS OF EVALUATING FORMULATIONS AFTER DILUTION
      Introduction
      Assessment of the Structure of the Solid/Liquid Interface
      Assessment of Sedimentation of Suspensions
      Assessment of Flocculation and Ostwald Ripening (Crystal Growth)
      Scattering Techniques
      Measurement of Rate of Flocculation
      Measurement of Incipient Flocculation
      Measurement of Crystal Growth (Ostwald Ripening)
      Bulk Properties of Suspensions: Equilibrium Sediment Volume (or Height) and Redispersion

      EVALUATING FORMULATIONS WITHOUT DILUTION: RHEOLOGICAL TECHNIQUES
      Introduction
      Steady-State Measurements
      Constant Stress (Creep) Measurements
      Dynamic (Oscillatory) Measurements

      ASSESSMENT AND PREDICTION OF CREAMING, SEDIMENTATION, FLOCCULATIO, AND COALESCENCE OF FORMULATIONS
      Assessment and Prediction of Creaming and Sedimentation
      Assessment and Prediction of Flocculation Using Rheological Techniques
      Assessment and Prediction of Emulsion Coalescence Using Rheological Techniques

      Index

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