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    • Publisher:
      Cambridge University Press
      Publication date:
      06 January 2011
      01 April 2010
      ISBN:
      9780511811531
      9780521896009
      DOI:
      https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511811531
      Dimensions:
      (247 x 174 mm)
      Weight & Pages:
      0.9kg, 362 Pages
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      • Series:
      Cambridge Molecular Science
      Subjects:
      Physics and Astronomy, Engineering, Biological Physics and Soft Matter Physics, Physical Chemistry, Atomic Physics, Molecular Physics and Chemical Physics, Materials Science
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    Physics and Astronomy, Engineering, Biological Physics and Soft Matter Physics, Physical Chemistry, Atomic Physics, Molecular Physics and Chemical Physics, Materials Science
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    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 and present new results and ideas. From such analysis, a qualitative and predictive framework for the field emerges; the impact of this is discussed in the latter half of the book through force behaviour in self assembly. Here, numerous diverse phenomena are explained, from surfactants to biological applications, all richly illustrated with pertinent, intellectually stimulating examples. With mathematics kept to a minimum, and historic facts and anecdotes woven through the text, this is a highly engaging and readable treatment for students and researchers in science and engineering.

    Reviews

    ‘Full of wisdom gained from a wealth of experience. … a good deal of charm weaves its way through the fabric of the presentation.’

    Gerald Pollack - Bioengineering, University of Washington

    ‘Very few books have changed a field to such a level that they define a new paradigm. I consider that this book has done so.’

    Kåre Larsson - Camurus Lipid Research Foundation, Ideon Science Park and Lund University

    'Molecular Forces and Self Assembly is anything but boring. The book’s erudite and engaging presentation deftly weaves in the results of eminent scientists from Isaac Newton to Lars Onsager and sheds light on how disparate physical laws are glued together in contemporary theories. The authors even mix in some humor … Even experimentalists … have something to learn from the book’s dissection of theory … Molecular Forces and Self Assembly is best taken as a missive from one generation of soft-matter scientists to the next that there is still much to be questioned and understood about complex fluids.'

    Source: Physics Today

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