Intermolecular and Surface Forces, Second Edition: With Applications to Colloidal and Biological Systems (Colloid Science)

This book describes the roles of various intermolecular and interparticle forces in determining the properties of simple systems such as gases, liquids, and solids, of more complex colloidal, polymeric, and biological systems. The book provides a thorough grounding in theories and concepts of intermolecular forces, allowing students and researchers to recognize which forces are important in any particular system and how to control these forces. Key Features * Surface-force measurements * Solvation and structural forces * Hydration and hydophobic forces * Ion-correlation forces * Thermal fluctuation (steric and undulation) forces * Particle and surface interactions in polymer melts and polymer solutions * Contains worked examples, discussion topics, and more than 100 problems Historical Perspective -- Some Thermodynamic Aspects Of Intermolecular Forces -- Strong Intermolecular Forces: Covalent And Coulomb Interactions -- Interactions Involving Polar Molecules -- Interactions Involving The Polarization Of Molecules -- Van Der Waals Forces -- Repulsive Forces, Total Intermolecular Pair Potentials And Liquid Structure -- Special Interactions: Hydrogen-bonding, Hydrophobic And Hydrophilic Interactions -- Some Unifying Concepts In Intermolecular And Interparticle Forces -- Contracts Between Intermolecular, Interparticle And Intersurface Forces -- Van Der Waals Forces Between Surfaces -- Electrostatic Forces Between Surfaces In Liquids -- Solvation, Structural And Hydration Forces -- Steric And Fluctutation Forces -- Adhesion. Thermodynamic Principles Of Self-assembly -- Aggregation Of Amphiphilic Molecules Into Micelles, Bilayers, Vesicles And Biological Membranes -- The Interaction Between Lipid Bilayers And Biological Membranes. Jacob N. Israelachvili. Describes the roles of various intermolecular and interparticle forces in determining the properties of simple systems such as gases, liquids, and solids, of more complex colloidal, polymeric, and biological systems. This book also helps to recognize which forces are important in any particular system and how to control these forces.