Although colloidal dispersions are used in numerous areas of science and technology, very few colloidal systems are produced solely because of their colloidal nature. The scientists in industry have to understand the laws of colloidal systems in order to improve, e.g., applicability of materials, to find new fields of applications, to develop new products. Methods for stabilizing or destabilizing colloidal systems are indispensable for practical applications. Forexample, it may be necessary to produce a dispersion that is stable for a long period of storage but that destabilizes during application. Thus, it is important to understand the principles that determine the stability or instabilityof colloidal systems. The first volume includes an introduction to the natureof various forces and how these forces control the stability of the system. The following volumes are topical and treat the occurrence and application of colloids in the various industries. Volume 5 describes the role of colloids andinterface science in paints.
- ISBN: 978-3-527-31466-9
- Editorial: Wiley-VCH
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 270
- Fecha Publicación: 09/06/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés