Until now colloid science books have either been theoretical, or focused on specific types of dispersion, or on specific applications. This then is the first book to provide an integrated introduction to the nature, formation and occurrence, stability, propagation, and uses of the most common types of colloidal dispersion in the process-related industries. The primary focus is on the applications of the principles, paying attention to practical processes and problems. This is done both as part of the treatment of the fundamentals, where appropriate, and also in the separate sections devoted to specific kinds of industries. Throughout, the treatment is integrated, with the principles of colloid and interface science common to each dispersion type presented for each major physical property class, followed by separate treatments of features unique to emulsions, foams, or suspensions. The first half of the book introduces the fundamental principles, introducing readers to suspension formation and stability, characterization, and flow properties, emphasizing practical aspects throughout. The following chapters discuss a wide range of industrial applications and examples, serving to emphasize the different methodologies that have been successfully applied. Overall, the book shows how to approach making emulsions, foams, and suspensions with different useful properties, how to propagate them, and how to prevent their formation or destabilize them if necessary. The author assumes no prior knowledge of colloid chemistry and, with its glossary of key terms, complete cross-referencing and indexing, this is a must-have for graduate and professional scientists and engineers who may encounter or use emulsions, foams, or suspensions, or combinations thereof, whether in process design, industrial production, or in related R&D fields.

Mit dieser Einführung in Eigenschaften und Anwendungen der wichtigsten Arten kolloider Dispersionen (Emulsionen, Schäume, Suspensionen) verschaffen sich auch Einsteiger ohne Vorkenntnisse schnell einen Überblick. Im ersten Teil des Buches werden die Grundlagen der Physik und Chemie der Kolloide dargelegt, der zweite Teil - geordnet nach Dispersionstypen - ist Prozessen und Problemen in der Industrie gewidmet. Mit einem ausführlichen Glossar der Fachtermini und einem umfangreichen, durch viele Kreuzverweise ergänzten Register!

PREFACEACKNOWLEDGEMENTSINTRODUCTIONThe Colloidal StateClassification of Emulsions, Foams, and SuspensionsCharacterization and StabilityDISPERSED AND DISPERSED SPECIES CHARACTERIZATIONSurface Area, Porosity, and PermeabilitySize and Size DistributionConductivitySedimentation, Creaming, and CentrifugationCharacterization of EmulsionsCharacterization of FoamsCharacterization of SuspensionsINTERFACIAL ENERGETICSSurface AreaSurface and Interfacial TensionsPressure and Curved SurfacesContact Angle and WettabilitySurfactants and MicellesApplications of Surface ActivityOther Lyophilic Colloids: MicroemulsionsELECTROKINETICSCharged InterfacesElectric Double LayerElectrokinetic PhenomenaElectrostatic Properties in Nonaqueous MediaCOLLOID STABILITYElectrostatic and Dispersion ForcesDLVO Theory and PracticeHydration and Steric EffectsAdditional Stabilizing InfluencesKineticsDestabilization of ColloidsCOLLOID RHEOLOGYPrinciplesMeasurementNon-Newtonian Flow PropertiesOther Viscosity Nomenclature and ParametersDispersion RheologySurface RheologyFlow in Pipelines and Constraining MediaPREPARATION, INHIBITION, AND DESTRUCTION OF DISPERSIONSPreparationDestruction and/or InhibitionINTRODUCTION TO PRACTICAL AND INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONSGeneral UsesEmulsionsFoamsSuspensionsHazardsAPPLICATIONS IN THE ENVIRONMENTIntroductionRocks, Sediments, and SoilsEnvironmental Soil RemediationWater and Wastewater TreatmentSpills and Other HazardsEnvironmental Foam BlanketsMINING AND MINERAL PROCESSING APPLICATIONSIntroductionHydraulic Mining and HydrotransportMineral FlotationTailings and Tailings PondsDust-Suppressing Foam BlanketsPETROLEUM INDUSTRY APPLICATIONSOilwells and Near WellsReservoirsSurface OperationsMANUFACTURING AND MATERIALS SCIENCE APPLICATIONSIntroductionPapermakingEmulsions for Road PavingMetalworkingCleaning ProcessesSurface Coatings including Paints and InksPolymer SynthesisCeramic ManufactureFire Fighting FoamsFOOD PRODUCT AND AGRICULTURAL APPLICATIONSIntroduction to Food ColloidsStabilizing AgentsPreparationStabilityProtein-Stabilized EmulsionsNon-Protein-Stabilized EmulsionsFoam Food ProductsOther Food ColloidsIntroduction to Agricultural ColloidsBIOLOGICAL AND MEDICAL APPLICATIONSIntroductionVesicle CarriersPolymer CoatingsEmulsion CarriersCollids in DiagnosticsPERSONAL CARE PRODUCT APPLICATIONSIntroductionDetergents, ShampoosCosmetic Skin Care ProductsOther Personal Care ProductsEMERGING AREAS IN EMULSIONS, FOAMS, AND SUSPENSIONSSmart ColloidsNanodispersionsCombatting Terror AgentsGLOSSARAY OF EMULSION, FOAM AND SUSPENSION TERMINOLOGYIntroductionTermsINDEXFIGURE CAPTIONSREFERENCES