Handbook of Colloid and Interface Science, Volume 3, Industrial Applications I ; Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics and Personal Care

Volume 3 of the __Handbook of Colloid and Interface Science__ is a survey into the applications of colloids in a variety of fields, based on theories presented in Volumes 1 and 2. The Handbook provides a complete understanding of how colloids and interfaces can be applied in materials science, chemical engineering, and colloidal science. It is ideally suited as reference work for research scientists, universities, and industries. - Exhaustive reference work on the applications of colloids and interface science - Practical approach with many industrial applications - The author is a well-known, respected expert on colloids and interfacial science Preface Contents Part I: Colloid and interface science in pharmacy 1. Disperse systems 2. Surface activity and colloidal properties of drugs 3. Solubilized systems, liposomes and vesicles in pharmacy 4. Solid lipid nanoparticles, polymer gels and capsules 5. Drug delivery and drug targeting Part II: Colloid and interface science in cosmetics and personal care 6. Surfactants used in cosmetic and personal care formulations, their properties and surfactant–polymer interaction 7. Cosmetic emulsions 8. Nanoemulsions in cosmetics 9. Multiple emulsions in cosmetics 10. Shampoos, gels and hair conditioners 11. Sunscreens for UV protection 12. Colour cosmetics Index