Emulsions, Foams and Suspensions: Fundamentals and Applications
Laurier L. Schramm
Wiley-VCH, Weinheim, Germany, July, 2005
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Until now colloid science books have either been theoretical, or focused on specific types of dispersion,
or on specific applications. This then is the first book to provide an integrated introduction to the nature,
formation and occurrence, stability, propagation, and uses of the most common types of colloidal dispersion
in the process-related industries. The primary focus is on the applications of the principles, paying attention
to practical processes and problems. This is done both as part of the treatment of the fundamentals, where
appropriate, and also in the separate sections devoted to specific kinds of industries. Throughout, the
treatment is integrated, with the principles of colloid and interface science common to each dispersion
type presented for each major physical property class, followed by separate treatments of features unique
to emulsions, foams, or suspensions. The first half of the book introduces the fundamental principles,
introducing readers to suspension formation and stability, characterization, and flow properties,
emphasizing practical aspects throughout. The following chapters discuss a wide range of industrial
applications and examples, serving to emphasize the different methodologies that have been successfully
applied.
Overall, the book shows how to approach making emulsions, foams, and suspensions with different useful properties,
how to propagate them, and how to prevent their formation or destabilize them if necessary. The author assumes
no prior knowledge of colloid chemistry and, with its glossary of key terms, complete cross-referencing and indexing,
this is a must-have for graduate and professional scientists and engineers who may encounter or use emulsions, foams,
or suspensions, or combinations thereof, whether in process design, industrial production, or in related R&D fields.
Copyright 2004-2005 Dr. Laurier L. Schramm
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