Colloidal Stability: Surfactants and Micelles

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Delves into the fundamentals of interfacial chemistry, covering topics such as the Gibbs dividing plane and surface excess quantities.

Covers adsorption at gas/solid interface, including physisorption, chemisorption, and Xenon atom manipulation using STM.

Explores the thermodynamics and formation of micelles, including critical concentration and aggregate shapes.

Explores the influence of aspect ratio on aggregate shape and the role of micelles as delivery vehicles for hydrophobic ingredients.

Explores molecular interactions, hydrophobic effect, membrane dynamics, and the use of optical tweezers in biological studies.

Explores the production and stabilization of emulsions, including the role of surfactants and nanoparticles in enhancing stability.

Explores rheology, mixing, and granulation processes in powder treatment for ceramics and superplasticizers in suspensions.

Explores the stabilization mechanism of colloidal particles, emphasizing the importance of encapsulation for protection and controlled release.

Explores the DLVO theory for colloidal stability, covering zeta potential, interaction forces, and aggregation kinetics.