Welcome to the fully updated and expanded Second Edition of the Encyclopedia of Surface and Colloid Science! What's Different? This edition contains: 123 entries that were not included in the first edition; 44 entries that cover original, never-before published information; 79 entries that have been completely updated from the first edition. Reflecting the rapid advances across many fields, this Encyclopedia transcends the broad, multidisciplinary scope of interface science and draws together the interface-related aspects of chemistry, materials sciences and engineering, biology, physics, computer sciences, and applied mathematics. This new edition offers more than 25% new material, a third of which has never been published elsewhere! New Topics in the second edition include: Active fillers for composite materials; Interfacial and dielectric properties of biological tissues; Colloid interaction forces; Cationic and anionic surfactant interaction Dielectrophoresis of biological cells; Gemini surfactants; Interfacial tension measurement in fluid-fluid systems; Papermaking Cyclocarbonate based polymers; and Super repellency Ultrafiltration and nanofiltration membranes. Teach, Clarify, Analyze, and Understand! Whether you are a student encountering colloid and interface science for the first time, a senior scientist desiring to become more familiar with surfaces, or a specialist browsing for new results, ideas and insights, the "Encyclopedia of Surface and Colloid Science, Second Edition" conveys the essence of the field. This text helps you locate the Information You Need Quickly and Easily. This Encyclopedia offers over 465 entries that define terminology, demystify concepts, highlight key references, and identify important applications. Helpful Features in the second edition include: An improved organization of entries; A new, expanded Index; A convenient Topical Table of Contents that groups entries by subject matter; Print or Online Access. "The Encyclopedia of Surface and Colloid Science, Second Edition" is available in an 8-volume set and as an online subscription - save on each when you buy them together! The advantages of our Online Subscription include: Color images throughout; Access to NEW entries as they are received; Search capabilities by subject and date. Synthesize, Characterize, Challenge, Modify, and Apply! The distinguished contributors to the "Encyclopedia of Colloid and Surface Science, Second Edition" illustrate a passion for the role of interface science in a host of applications including catalysis, foods, filtration, lubrication, mineral processing, paints, pharmaceuticals, polymers, soaps, and soils.
