Colloidal Stability: Surfactants and Micelles

This lecture covers the assessment of colloidal stability, emphasizing the importance of particle size distribution, rheology, sedimentation volume, and green body density in achieving better dispersion. The examples provided highlight the challenges in generalizing potential barriers for stabilizing ceramic dispersions. The lecture also delves into the impact of amphiphilic molecules, micelle formation, and the role of surfactants in everyday applications. Various topics such as micellar association, critical micelle concentration, and the effects of electrostatic interactions are discussed, shedding light on the complex dynamics of colloidal systems.