Colloidal Foundations of Nanoscience

2nd Edition - October 24, 2021
Editors: Debora Berti, Gerardo Palazzo
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:
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Colloidal Foundations of Nanoscience, Second Edition explores the theory and concepts of colloid chemistry and its applications to nanoscience and nanotechnology. The book provides the essential conceptual and methodological tools to approach nano-research issues. The authors’ expertise in colloid science will contribute to the understanding of basic issues involved in research. Each chapter covers a classical subject of colloid science in simple and straightforward terms, addressing its relevance to nanoscience before introducing case studies. Sections cover colloids rheology, electrokinetics, nanoparticle tracking analysis (NTA), bio-layer interferometry, and the treatment of inter-particle interactions and colloidal stability.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Dedication
Contributors
Preface
Chapter 1: Core concepts: the colloidal point of view on stoichiometry and chemical thermodynamics
Abstract
1.1: Stoichiometry
1.2: Thermodynamics
Suggested readings
References
Chapter 2: Thermodynamics of (nano)interfaces
Abstract
Acknowledgments
2.1: Classical (nano)thermodynamics
2.2: Classical thermodynamics of systems with interfaces
2.3: Size dependence of melting temperature and solubility in nanoparticles
2.4: Superhydrophobicity and coffee-rings
2.5: Surface-confined (bio)molecular machines
2.6: Worth further thought
References
Section 1
Section 2
Section 3
Section 4
Section 5
Section 6
Chapter 3: Colloidal stability
Abstract
3.1: Historical background
3.2: Attraction forces: Van Der Waals interactions [4]
3.3: Electric double-layer interactions [20]
3.4: Total potential energy of interaction: DLVO Theory
3.5: Other forces in colloidal solutions
3.6: Guidelines to colloidal stability
References
Chapter 4: Bottom-up synthesis of nanosized objects
Abstract
4.1: Introduction
4.2: Nucleation
4.3: Growth
4.4: Shape control
4.5: Conclusion
4.6: Further suggested reading
References
Chapter 5: Polymers and nanoscience
Abstract
5.1: Introduction
5.2: Conformation and free energy of polymer chains
5.3: Multichain systems—The Flory-Huggins theory for polymers in solutions in good solvents
5.4: Osmotic pressures in polymer solutions
5.5: Polymers at surfaces—Polymer brushes
5.6: Polymers in nanoscience—Some examples
References
Chapter 6: Surfactants and nanoscience
Abstract
6.1: Overview
6.2: Surfactants, stabilizers and block copolymers
6.3: Adsorption and self-assembly
6.4: Bulk properties of surfactants
6.5: Surfactants in nanoscience: Applications and context
6.6: Future prospects
References
Chapter 7: Colloid phase behavior
Abstract
7.1: Introduction
7.2: Polymers
7.3: Hard colloids
7.4: Surfactants
References
Chapter 8: Diffusion, aggregation and electrokinetics
Abstract
Acknowledgments
8.1: The point of view of classical thermodynamics
8.2: Diffusion and aggregation
8.3: The microscopic point of view
8.4: Electrokinetics primer
References
Chapter 9: Structure and dynamics: Static scattering of radiation and optical correlation techniques
Abstract
Acknowledgments
9.1: Introduction
9.2: Structure, static scattering of radiation
9.3: Dynamics, optical correlation techniques
9.4: Further recommended readings
References
Chapter 10: Diffusion measuring techniques
Abstract
10.1: The measurement of diffusion coefficients
10.2: Diffusion measuring techniques
10.3: Advanced description of mutual diffusion in multicomponents systems
10.4: Further suggested readings
References
Chapter 11: Rheology primer for nanoparticle scientists
Abstract
11.1: Principles of rheology
11.2: Oscillatory measurements
11.3: Stationary measurements
11.4: Microrheology: Introduction
References
Index

Debora Berti

Debora Berti obtained her Laurea Degree in Chemistry, Summa cum Laude, from the University of Florence in 1993 and a PhD in Physical Chemistry from the same University in 1997. She has been Visiting Student at the ETH (Zurich) during 1994-1995 and post-doctoral fellow for CSGI (Italian center for Colloid Science) until 2000.

In 2000 she joined the University of Florence, where she teaches Physical Chemistry of Nanosystems and Colloid Chemistry in undergraduate courses. She is also member of the Board of PhD School in Chemical Sciences.

Her background in physical chemistry of surfactant self-assembly has gradually shifted throughout the years to self-assembly of bio-inspired and biorelevant functional amphiphiles, with particular focus on nucleolipids.

The structural and dynamic characterization of nucleolipidi self-assemblies have been her core research themes in the early stages of her scientific activity

Currently, her research topics include :

Nanostructured fluids for the Conservation of Cultural Heritage

Hybrid Nanoparticle/lipid assemblies for stimuli responsive drug delivery

Interaction of nanostructured assemblies with model membranes

She is author of more than 70 published or in press research papers.

She has been member of ECIS (European Colloid and Interface Society) since 2000, ACS, Italian Chemical Society, European Neutron Scattering Association, Italian Society for Neutron Scattering, IACIS.

She is the President Elect of the European Colloid and Interface Society.

Affiliations and expertise

Department of Chemistry, University of Florence, Italy

Gerardo Palazzo

Gerardo Palazzo graduated in Chemistry at University of Bari and obtained his PhD in “Applied Biochemistry and Chemistry” at University of Molise. In 1989-1990 he was invited scientist at Institut für Polymere - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) of Zürich (CH). In 1991 he joined the University of Bari where he is associate professor of Physical-Chemistry in the Department of Chemistry. Since 1991 his teaching subjects have been –colloid and interfaces-, thermodynamics, and kinetics for degree courses in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Material Sciences. Currently he is the President of the degree courses (BS+MS) in Chemistry of the University of Bari. Since 2000 he has been coordinator of several research projects of the Bari University and of the Consorzio per lo Sviluppo dei Sistemi a Grande Interfase (CSGI-Florence He has published more than 100 papers in international peer reviewed journals and books. His core research activities deal with the characterization of complex fluids by means of physicochemical techniques (NMR, DLS, SAXS, SANS, etc.) and presently his research includes colloidal aspects of biophysics and biosensing.

Affiliations and expertise

Department of Chemistry, University of Bari, Italy

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