Intermolecular and Surface Forces (Relié)

This third edition of Intermolecular and Surface Forces is expanded to include recent developments in the areas of surface-force measurements, solvation and structural forces, hydration and hydrophobic forces, ion-correlation forces, thermal fluctuation (steric and undulation) forces and particle and surface interactions in polymer melts, and polymer solutions. The book is organized into three sections and contains five new chapters over the previous edition.
The author describes the role of various intermolecular and interparticle forces in determining the properties of simple systems such as gases, liquids and solids, with a special focus on more complex colloidal, polymeric and biological systems. The book provides a thorough foundation in theories and concepts of intermolecular forces, allowing researchers and students to recognize which forces are important in any particular system, as well as how to control these forces.
Features and highlights : Organized to start from the basics and build up to more complex systems ; Covers all aspects of Intermolecular and Interparticle Forces both at the fundamental and applied levels ; Provides a multidisciplinary approach by addressing phenomena from different fields ; New chapters concentrate on : Non-Equilibrium and Time-Dependent Interactions, Force-Measuring Techniques, Friction and Lubrication Forces, Soft and Biological Structures, as well as Dynamic Bio-Interactions ; Includes modified content for Adhesion and Wetting Phenomena and Interactions of Biological Membranes and Structures over the previous edition ; Numerous new worked examples and end-of-chapter problems (some with solutions given) covering both fundamental and practical situations ; Many tables and equations that should be ideal for reference purposes.