Progress in Surface and Membrane Science

Contributors

Contents of Previous Volumes

Waves at Interfaces

I. Introduction

II. The Hydrodynamic Theory of Waves at Interfaces

III. Experimental Methods

IV. Experimental Results

List of Principal Symbols

References

Recent Investigations on the Thickness of Surface Layers

I. Introduction

II. Definition of Surface Layer Thickness

III. Statistical Mechanical Considerations

IV. Surface Layer Thickness and the Thermodynamics of Surface Phenomena

V. Determination of the Minimal Possible Thickness of Surface Layers from Experimental Data

VI. Optical Methods for the Study of Surface Layer Thickness

VII. Surface Layer Thickness Near the Critical Point

References

Surface Analysis by Low-Energy Electron Diffraction and Auger Electron Spectroscopy

I. Introduction

II. Basic Concepts

III. Experimental Approach

IV. Limitations and Versatility of Experimental Techniques

V. Applications

VI. Prospectus

Bibliography

References

The Anode Electrolyte Interface

I. Introduction

II. Aspects of Double Layer Structure

III. Semiconductor-Electrolyte Interface

IV. Metal Anode-Electrolyte Interface

References

Interactions of Adsorbed Proteins and Polypeptides at Interfaces

I. Introduction

II. Formation and Characterization of Polypeptide and Protein Surface Films

III. Surface Effect on Enzymic Activity

References

Peptide-lnduced Ion Transport in Synthetic and Biological Membranes

I. Introduction

II. Relationship of Ion Transport to Energy Transduction

III. Influence of the Energy State on Cation Responses in Mitochondrial Membranes

IV. Mechanism of Peptide-Induced Cation Transport in Natural and Synthetic Membranes

References

Note Added in Proof

Monolayer Adsorption on Crystalline Surfaces

I. Historical Survey of Adsorption

II. Current Theories of Monolayer Adsorption

III. Isoenergetic and Homotattic Adsorbents

IV. Adsorption Isotherms of Simple Molecules on Exfoliated Graphite

References

Author Index

Subject Index