Intermolecular and Surface Forces, Second Edition: With Applications to Colloidal and Biological Systems (Colloid Science)

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This book describes the roles of various intermolecular and interparticle forces in determining the properties of simple systems such as gases, liquids, and solids, of more complex colloidal, polymeric, and biological systems. The book provides a thorough grounding in theories and concepts of intermolecular forces, allowing students and researchers to recognize which forces are important in any particular system and how to control these forces.

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* Surface-force measurements
* Solvation and structural forces
* Hydration and hydophobic forces
* Ion-correlation forces
* Thermal fluctuation (steric and undulation) forces
* Particle and surface interactions in polymer melts and polymer solutions
* Contains worked examples, discussion topics, and more than 100 problems

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Great Service.......2007-10-08

The book was brand new and the shipping was fast.
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A great text with lots of information in a small package........2007-09-29

This text is perfect for the reader who can read graphs and diagrams. A picture is worth a thousand words and so are graphs and diagrams. This text is chock full of graphs with all the information that you may need for an undergraduate or graduate course. I love this book. Its an excellent reference.

Good book........2007-09-03

Was used for "intermolecular forces" class... Advanced, and I think, it could be useful for people who work with AFM.

Fantastic Book.......2005-07-23

If you want to learn about the title subject, this is a great intro book. And it's probably the most enjoyable theory book you are likely to own, if you purchase it.

Forces you know or not????.......2004-02-13

The above "reviewer" needs to learn the English language! What the hell is that guy trying to tell us? I'm glad the book is useful to the outdoors.

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This work aims to familiarize students with the fundamentals of colloid and surface science, from various types of colloids and colloidal phenomena, and classical and modern characterization/measurement techniques to applications of colloids and surface science in engineering, technology, chemistry, physics and biological and medical sciences. The Journal of Textile Studies proclaims "High praise from peers . . .contains valuable information on many topics of interest to food rheologists and polymer scientists …[The book] should be in the libraries of academic and industrial food research organizations" and Chromatographia describes the book as "…an excellent textbook, excellently organised, clearly written and well laid out."

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Good science, but kinda boring.......2007-09-23

This book has great derivations and explains concepts well. It has no colors and limited figures, though.

Good undergrad book.......2007-04-06

Bought this as a supplement to my graduate courses in surface chemistry. While there is better text available for graduate-level study (Adamson and Gast), this book does a superb job of laying the foundation in colloids and surface chemistry. With a strong background in physical chemistry, the subject matter will be a breeze to learn. I struggled with the courses until I picked this up. I applaud the author for a fine job in organization and layout of material, as well as a basic delivery of theory.

Highly recommended.......2004-06-23

I have never taken colloidal chemistry in college. So, when I had to pick this topic up to understand the dispersion system I was working on at work, I was fortunate enough to find this book. This book taught me everything I needed to know about colloidal systems. It's well organized and intuitive. Highly recommended for students in the field

An excellent introduction to surface and interfacial phenome.......2000-09-01

As a teacher of these topics I found this book an excellent one.A very good coverage of fundamentals such as surface and interfacial tension,intermolecular and colloidal interactions, colloidal stability, liophobic and liophylic colloids,electrokinetics phenomena. All these complex topics and more are treated in a very clear and rigorous way. I strongly reccomend this book.

A great book!.......1999-10-13

This is an excellent, first-level introduction to colloids and is better than any others available in the market. The vignettes in the book alone are worth the price! Suitable for self-study!

Chemistry of Pyrotechnics and Explosives (Chemical Industries)

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A reasonable explanation of the chemisty behind pyrotechnics

Chemistry of Pyrotechnics and Explosives (Chemical Industries)
John A. Conkling
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ASIN: 0824774434

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A perennial bestseller, Chemistry of Pyrotechnics and Explosives: Basic Principles and Theory, is simply the most definitive reference in this field. Author J.A. Conkling first covers the requisite background in chemistry, thermodynamics, and light emission, introduces oxidizing agents, fuels, binders, and retardants, then explores virtually every aspect of formulating pyrotechnics. Topics include the requirements for and preparation of high-energy mixtures, ignition and propagation, heat and delay compositions, and color and light production, including sparks, flitter, and glitter. The journal Pyrotechnica said this book "…belongs on every pyrotechnist's bookshelf."

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A reasonable explanation of the chemisty behind pyrotechnics.......1995-08-18

This is a book that discusses chemistry, on perhaps a freshmancollegiate level (or slightly lower), with an emphasis on thechemistry that occurs in pyrotechnic devices. It is intersting in that it references chemical mixtures from both military and entertainment pyrotechnics. Somewhat overpriced. Does not cover construction of fireworks, nor are the example formulas extensive enough to make this a usefull refernce for the pyrotechnic hobbyist. However, it is educational, and will teach you what is going on, along with some of the why.

The Chemistry of Silica: Solubility, Polymerization, Colloid and Surface Properties and Biochemistry of Silica

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Ralph K. Iler is a scientific genius!!
A Classic

The Chemistry of Silica: Solubility, Polymerization, Colloid and Surface Properties and Biochemistry of Silica
Ralph K. Iler
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Sol-Gel Science: The Physics and Chemistry of Sol-Gel Processing

ASIN: 047102404X

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Surfactants and Interfacial Phenomena Milton J. Rosen Bridging the gap between purely theoretical aspects of surface chemistry and the purely empirical experience of the industrial technologist, this book applies theoretical surface chemistry to understanding the action of surfactants in modifying interfacial phenomena. It surveys the structural types of commercially available surfactants and discusses interfacial phenomena, the physicochemical principles underlying the action of surfactants in each phenomenon, and the effect of structural changes in the surfactants and environmental changes on their action. Tables of data on various interfacial properties of surfactants, compiled and calculated from the latest scientific literature, are included. 1978 304 pp. An Introduction to Clay Colloid Chemistry, 2nd Ed. H. van Olphen This book provides valuable guidance in research and design efforts by giving a clear understanding of principles and concepts of colloid chemistry as applied to clay systems. Updated and enlarged, this edition includes new information on surface characterization and adsorption mechanisms; recent results in the area of clay-organic interaction—the intercalation and intersalation of kaolinite minerals; and increased attention to the possible role of clays in biological evolution. 1977 318 pp. Physicochemical Processes for Water Quality Control Walter J. Weber, Jr. Focusing on physicochemical rather than biological processes, this book presents a comprehensive treatise on the treatment of municipal and industrial water and wastewater. All of the physicochemical processes important to municipal and industrial water and wastewater treatment—coagulation, filtration, membrane processes, chemical oxidation, and others—are included and each is covered thoroughly from principle through application. To maintain a high level of expertise, contributions have been incorporated from specialists actively involved in research or engineering applications in each area considered. 1972 640 pp.

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Ralph K. Iler is a scientific genius!!.......2002-07-02

Ok, I just had to write this review to even out the other one. This literally a whole life's work on silica. It deserves 5 stars, if not more!!

Like the Title says, It covers everything: true silica solutions (e.g. monosilicic acid); polymerisation of silica networks; colloidal aggregation (gel formation); surface chemistry (Si-OH bonding), etc. The most relevant section to me was the colloidal aggregation and silanol groups, since my PhD is on opal. But it definitely won't take the place of the appropriate scientific journal articles to your specific field of study. Consider it a damn good intro to silicate chemistry. The whole book is easily understood, because there aren't too many formulae (which tend to cause discontinuities in texts). Just the information that you need on silica.

It has loads of figures (for example: effect of pH or temperature on gel formation), and you will often see them reprinted in various science papers - even today (they're that good). It isn't one of those symposium-type books; this is the only book of its kind.

The only thing is the price. If you want your very own copy, you'll have to cough up [a lot of money]. Let's face it, if you're researching silica: you're going to need this book. Either you'll have to allocate some of your research fund, or you might consider borrowing it from your local library.

A Classic.......2000-05-21

This book has 7 chapters, and is an update of the 1955 edition. It is a comprehensive overview of inorganic silica chemistry up until 1979 and is full of information; each chapter has 200 to 400 references (5*). However, I have always been mystified by the organization of the material within the chapters, and have never found this to be an easy book to use to find information quickly (1*). However, because of its comprehensiveness, it is a necessary book for anyone who practices inorganic silica chemistry. (It's the ONLY book of its type! 20 years, and no competition! Another update is sorely needed) A complementary, more modern book on silica chemistry is the "Better Ceramics through Chemistry - Sol-Gel Silica" compilation by Brinker and Scherer. Both of these books are geared towards researchers, rather than use as texts.

Dispersions: Characterization, Testing, and Measurement (Surfactant Science)

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Dispersions: Characterization, Testing, and Measurement (Surfactant Science)
Erik Kissa
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ASIN: 0824719948

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Explaining principles essential for the interpretation of data and understanding the real meaning of the result, this work describes carious methods and techniques used to characterize dispersions and measure their physical and chemical properties. It describes a variety of dispersions containing particles ranging from submicron sizes to aggregates and from hard particles to polymer latices.

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Concise
Poor Figures
Not a good textbook for self-learning

Applied Colloid and Surface Chemistry
Richard Pashley , and Marilyn Karaman
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ASIN: 047086883X

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Applied Colloid and Surface Chemistry is a broad introduction to this interdisciplinary field. Taking a genuinely applied approach, with applications drawn from a wide range of industries, this book will meet the demands of the student and professional currently working in the field.

The text includes keynote sections written by practicing industrial research scientists, bringing to the reader a wealth of real industrial examples. These examples range from water treatment through to soil management as well as examples taken from the coatings and photographic industries. To aid accessibility, some of the more demanding mathematical derivations are separated from the main text, enabling them to be avoided as required.

With carefully structured chapters, starting with learning objectives, and containing tutorial questions with answers and explanatory notes, this text is invaluable for undergraduates taking a first course on colloid and surface chemistry. This book will also be suitable to postgraduates and professionals, who need an up-to-date account of the subject.

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This book draws together contributions from cell and developmental biologists, structural biologists, geneticists and clinical scientists aimed at a better understanding of the cellular and molecular basis of these diseases. Topics include: How nuclear structure and location within a nucleus affect gene expression Chromatin organization and cell differentiation The nature of the interactions between the nuclear envelope and the cytoskeleton The extent to which the cytoskeleton mediates communication between the cell membrane and nucleus in regulating gene expression and whether disruption of such communication might underlie the disease processes It is hoped that a better understanding of the mechanisms leading to disease pathogenesis may ultimately lead to more rational and appropriate treatments.

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Concise.......2007-09-22

Great concise text to supplement a more detailed text. Has great figures and diagrams for the visual learner. Well worth its price.

Poor Figures.......2005-09-27

This book claims that it has taken a genuine applied approach, with applications drawn from a wide range of industries, and thus the book meets the demands of the student and professional currently working in the field.
Further, it is claimed that the text includes keynote sections written by practicing industrial research scientists.
It is also supposed to be useful for undergraduates taking a first course on colloid and surface chemistry.
But how does the book look like after one has bought it based on these claims.
Let us first consider the Figures as used throughout the book.
As in any technical book, the figure is supposed to catch the eye such that the reader is inspired to read the text.
In this book most of the Figures are very poorly drawn and some even are incorrect. Thus a reader has to redraw these figures in order to make any sense at all.
But who wants to redraw Figures in a book after one has paid over 100 USD.
The text looses its value if the Figures are poor in details.
Thus one may conclude that the book in its present form should never have been launched with these poor qualities.
It is not recommended to waste money on such a poor quality book, especially considering that one of the authors is a very well-known scientist.

Not a good textbook for self-learning.......2005-08-14

I have a Ph.D.degree in physics but working in chemistry. I wanted to learn more about surface and colloid chemistry. This book is concise and reasonable price with a lot of nice conceptual figures/photos. So, I thought this might be a good book to start learning about this topic by myself. Also authors said they wrote this book for 3rd year undergraduate students.

I bought this book but it turned out to be very frustrating textbook,,,,,,,,,, I was stuck even at the beginning of chapter 2. A lot of formula, new technical words, and new concepts are suddenly introduced without explanation, sometimes even without telling what the definition is! For example, character of “gamma” seems to represent surface tension. But I could not find any clear description/definition about gamma in chapter 1 and 2. How can we understand new formula or technical words without explanation/definition? At chapter 2, surface tension is discussed. But authors never clearly describe what surface tension is. Then suddenly they start derivation of Laplace pressure equation. Again, Laplace pressure is introduced without enough explanation about its physical meaning and importance. I could guess the meaning and importance of the Laplace pressure, but if I were undergraduate student, I am 100% sure that I would be stuck here totally. At the same time, authors are discussing spherical bubble, but in the formula, they suddenly introduce “two” radius of R1 and R2 although until then they are discussing completely spherical bubble! It is enough to confuse undergraduate students. Organization of the text is also quite poor. This textbook is not like “telling a story”. I had to read text for several times to understand what authors try to tell.

It is pity, although this textbook contains a lot of nice conceptual figures/photos, text and organization are quite poor.

Sol-Gel Materials: Chemistry and Applications (Advanced Chemistry Texts)

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Sol-Gel Materials: Chemistry and Applications (Advanced Chemistry Texts)
John D. Wright , and Nico A.J.M. Sommerdijk
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ASIN: 9056993267

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Sol-Gel processing methods, first used historically for decorative and constructional materials, were extensively developed in the last century for applications such as glasses, ceramics, catalysts, coatings, composites and fibres. Today they are reaching their full potential, enabling the preparation of new generations of advanced materials not easily accessible by other methods yet using mild, low-energy conditions. The topic is therefore increasingly included in advanced undergraduate, MSc and PhD programmes in the areas of chemistry, physics and materials science. This concise introductory text, written at the advanced undergraduate/first-year postgraduate level, is also suitable as an introduction to the development, mechanisms, chemistry, characterisation methods and applications of the technique. It provides readers with an extensive yet concise grounding in the theory of each area of the subject and details the real and potential applications and the future prospects of sol-gel chemistry.

Introduction to Colloid and Surface Chemistry, Fourth Edition (Colloid & Surface Engineering)

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Good: concise yet detailed

Introduction to Colloid and Surface Chemistry, Fourth Edition (Colloid & Surface Engineering)
Duncan Shaw
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Principles of Colloid and Surface Chemistry (Undergraduate Chemistry Series)

ASIN: 0750611820

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This thoroughly updated edition continues to provide a concise overall coverage of colloid and surface chemistry, intermediate between the brief accounts in physical chemistry textbooks and the comprehensive coverage in specialized treatises.

New information is included on the composition and structure of solid surfaces, dynamic light scattering, micro emulsions and colloid stability control. The book provides a sound, but easy to follow theoretical framework. It outlines relevant research techniques and considers technological applications. A basic knowledge of the principles of physical chemistry is assumed. It will appeal to a wide readership, both undergraduate and postgraduate students at universities and colleges of technology as well as scientists in industry who need a broad background in the subject.

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Good: concise yet detailed.......2003-04-24

I've checked out the third edition from the library, and found it is very well written. It is concise, without leaving important steps or information out.

Colloids and Interfaces with Surfactants and Polymers: An Introduction

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Colloids and Interfaces with Surfactants and Polymers: An Introduction
Jim Goodwin
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This text is both an introduction to the field and a bridge to the more specialist texts that are available, and includes recent ideas that have been developed on the interactions between particles and the concentrated state. It covers the fundamentals of colloid and interface science, placing emphasis on concentrated systems and the ideas associated with them.

Takes a user-friendly, non-mathematical approach
Includes the widely used techniques such as rheology in greater depth than other introductory texts
Gives many practical examples of colloid and interface science
Provides guidance on how to apply new ideas to a number of different systems

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"This text is both an introduction to the field and a bridge to the more specialist texts that are available, and includes recent ideas that have been developed on the interactions between particles and the concentrated state. It covers the fundamentals of colloid and interface science, placing emphasis on concentrated systems and the ideas associated with them.

Takes a user-friendly, non-mathematical approach
Includes the widely used techniques such as rheology in greater depth than other introductory texts
Gives many practical examples of colloid and interface science
Provides guidance on how to apply new ideas to a number of different systems

Colloid Stability: The Role of Surface Forces (Colloids and Interface Science)

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Colloid Stability: The Role of Surface Forces (Colloids and Interface Science)

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ASIN: 3527315039

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The first modern approach to relate fundamental research to the applied science of colloids, this series bridges academic research and practical applications, thus providing the information vital to both. Written by the very top scientists in their respective disciplines, this volume discusses the nature of various forces, as well as the influence of surface forces on the stability of dispersions, their measurement and role in adsorbed polymers and liquid films.
For surface, polymer and physicochemists, materials scientists, and chemical engineers.

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