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Monodispersed Particles, Second Edition, covers all aspects of monodispersed particles, including inorganic and polymer particles and their composites. The book consists of four p… Read more
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Part 1 Fundamentals1. NucleationSurface energy − the essential concept and its roles. Equilibrium concentrations of three-dimensional nuclei. Nucleation rate. The nucleation process in closed monodisperse systems. The nucleation process in open monodisperse systems. The nucleation process in arrested growth systems. The nucleation process in gel-sol systems. References
2. GrowthEquilibrium concentrations of two-dimensional nuclei. Nucleation rate of two-dimensional nuclei. Growth rate by surface reaction. Growth of polyhedral particles by surface reaction. Diffusion-controlled and reaction-controlled growth modes. Criteria for the distinction of growth modes. Arrested growth of monodispersed particles. Characteristics of the growth and dissolution processes. References
3. Habit FormationSurface chemical potential of a crystal face. Stable forms. Roles of adsorptives in habit formation. References
4. RecrystallizationPhase transformation. Ostwald ripening. Self-recrystallization. Reversed Ostwald ripening. Contact recrystallization. References
5. Solid-Solution FormationEquilibrium compositions. Conversion by intra-particle recrystallization. References
Part 2 Preparation6. General Principles for the Formation of Monodispersed ParticlesSeparation of the nucleation and growth stages. Inhibition of random coagulation. Reserve of monomers. Choice of growth modes. Introduction of arrested growth mechanism. References
7. Monodispersed SystemsClassification of monodispersed systems. Homogeneous systems. Heterogeneous systems. References.
8. Control of Particle CharacteristicsSize control. Shape control. Internal structure control. Composition control. Layered structure control. Hollow structure control. Porous structure control. Heterojunction. References
Part 3 Analyses9. Analyses of Formation ProcessElectron microscopy. X-ray diffractometry. Infrared spectroscopy. Ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy. Potentiometry. Inductively coupled plasma spectrometry. Gas chromatography. Ion chromatography. Radiochemical analysis. Seeding analysis. References
10. Characterization of ProductsTransmission electron microscopy. Scanning electron microscopy. Electron diffractometry. Energy dispersive X-ray spectrometry. Powder X-ray diffractometry. Oriented particulate monolayer X-ray diffractometry. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. Infrared spectroscopy. Ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy. Photon correlation spectroscopy. Turbidimetry. Coulter principle. References
Part 4 Applications11Application to Fundamental StudiesDetermination of the Avogadro number. Measurement of zeta-potential. Determination of Hamaker constants. Measurement of interparticle forces. Studies of particle adhesion. Studies of colloidal ordering. Studies of light scattering. Studies of optoelectonic properties of fine particles. Studies of ionic properties of fine particles. Studies of magnetic properties of fine particles. References
12. Industrial ApplicationsPhotographic materials. Ceramic materials. Magnetic recording materials. Catalysts. Pigments. Fluorescent materials. Organic-inorganic hybrid liquid crystals. References
13. Biomedical ApplicationsProperties of monodispersed nanoparticles used for biomedicine and their multifunctionalization. Cytological applications. Diagnostic applications in vitro. Diagnostic applications in vivo. Therapeutic applications. Roles of monodispersed particles. References
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