This book is a mini-encyclopedia providing a wealth of information on all aspects of colloid and surface science, including historical background information, insights into the implications of definitions, biographical notes, and sketches of scientists who have contributed to the field.

This book is a mini-encyclopedia providing a wealth of information on all aspects of colloid and surface science, including historical background information, insights into the implications of definitions, biographical notes, and sketches of scientists who have contributed to the field.

This comprehensive reference collects fundamental theories and recent research from a wide range of fields including biology, biochemistry, physics, applied mathematics, and computer, materials, surface, and colloid science-providing key references, tools, and analytical techniques for practical applications in industrial, agricultural, and forensic processes, as well as in the production of natural and synthetic compounds such as foods, minerals, paints, proteins, pharmaceuticals, polymers, and soaps.

Provides brief definitions of both current and older terms encountered in the study of fundamental principles, experimental investigations, and industrial applications of colloid and interface science. Especially notes when terms have changed meanings over the years. Well cross-referenced. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Covering theory, experiment, and application, this volume provides the user with a handy reference to all the terminology found in colloid and interface science literature. Focusing on terminology, rather than on symbols and units, the volume provides comprehensive coverage, including both current and older terms. Complete cross-references for important synonyms, abbreviations, and acronyms are included. Specific literature citations are given where the sources for further information are unique or difficult to find.