Molecular Forces and Self Assembly

by Barry W. Ninham and Pierandrea Lo Nostro

Book Overview

Challenging the cherished notions of colloidal theory, Barry Ninham and Pierandrea Lo Nostro confront the scientific lore of molecular forces and colloidal science in an incisive and thought-provoking manner. The authors explain the development of these classical theories, discussing amongst other topics electrostatic forces in electrolytes, specific ion effects and hydrophobic interactions. Throughout the book they question assumptions, unearth flaws...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521896002
• ISBN13: 9780521896009
• Release Date: May 2010
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 362 Pages
• Weight: 1.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.0" x 9.7"