Macromolecular Self-Assembly
Macromolecular Self-Assembly

Author: Laurent Billon

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2016-09-06

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 1118887123

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This book describes techniques of synthesis and self-assembly of macromolecules for developing new materials and improving functionality of existing ones. Because self-assembly emulates how nature creates complex systems, they likely have the best chance at succeeding in real-world biomedical applications. • Employs synthetic chemistry, physical chemistry, and materials science principles and techniques • Emphasizes self-assembly in solutions (particularly, aqueous solutions) and at solid-liquid interfaces • Describes polymer assembly driven by multitude interactions, including solvophobic, electrostatic, and obligatory co-assembly • Illustrates assembly of bio-hybrid macromolecules and applications in biomedical engineering

Self-Assembly Monolayer Structures of Lipids and Macromolecules at Interfaces
Self-Assembly Monolayer Structures of Lipids and Macromolecules at Interfaces

Author: K.S. Birdi

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2007-05-08

Total Pages: 391

ISBN-13: 0306468131

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Self-assembly monolayer (SAM) structures of lipids and macromolecules have been found to play an important role in many industrial and biological phenomena. This book describes two procedures, namely the STM and AFM, that are used to study SAMs at solid surfaces. K.S. Birdi examines the SAMs at both liquid and solid surfaces by using the Langmuir monolayer method. This book is intended for researchers, academics and professionals.

Food Colloids
Food Colloids

Author: Eric Dickinson

Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry

Published: 2007-10-31

Total Pages: 535

ISBN-13: 1847557694

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Food structure at the molecular level and how it impacts on health, taste, texture and shelf life is becoming an increasingly important area of science. Food Colloids: Self-Assembly and Material Science describes new developments in the theory and practice of the formulation of food emulsions, dispersions, gels and foams. Particular emphasis is placed on the self-assembly of surfactants and biopolymers in food. Topics include: colloid science in food nutrition and the relationship of texture to sensory perception of food materials. It also discusses the exploitation of surfactant mesophases for nanoscale encapsulation, the interfacial rheological properties of mixed interfaces, the dynamics and microrheology of gels and emulsions, the stability of droplets and bubbles, the effects of thermal and mechanical processing on food colloid stability and the electrostatic interactions of proteins with polysaccharides. This authoritative book will serve as a guide and reference to researchers in the field of food colloids.

Surfactants and Detergents
Surfactants and Detergents

Author: Ashim Dutta

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2019-11-20

Total Pages: 103

ISBN-13: 1789846609

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Surfactants by virtue of their structure form self-assembled organized structures that exhibit fascinating properties useful for a wide range of applications. This book is a compilation of chapters from leading experts highlighting the use of specific surfactants and their functional properties in new and emerging areas of science and technology. The first two chapters of this book discuss the various applications of surfactants, including their use in cosmetics, oil recovery from rocks and mineral processing. Subsequent chapters cover advanced topics like new-generation polymer-based nanoparticles with microbial activity and complex phase systems formed as a result of charge-induced interactions between surfactants, polymers and proteins with potential applications in medical devices. In addition, this book reports for the first time on bio-surfactants extracted from micro-organisms present in the clouds. This report is not the only one of its kind, but it opens up a totally new area of research in terms of an unexplored source of bio-surfactants. It also paves the way for understanding their role in controlling our atmosphere and climate.

Colloids and Interfaces with Surfactants and Polymers
Colloids and Interfaces with Surfactants and Polymers

Author: Jim Goodwin

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2004-07-16

Total Pages: 298

ISBN-13: 0470093897

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This text is both an introduction to the field and a bridge to themore specialist texts that are available, and includes recent ideasthat have been developed on the interactions between particles andthe concentrated state. It covers the fundamentals of colloid andinterface science, placing emphasis on concentrated systems and theideas associated with them. Takes a user-friendly, non-mathematical approach Includes the widely used techniques such as rheology in greaterdepth than other introductory texts Gives many practical examples of colloid and interfacescience Provides guidance on how to apply new ideas to a number ofdifferent systems