Microgel suspensions: fundamentals and applications

INDICE: I. SYNTHESIS. Synthesis of Microgel Particles - Linking Chemistry and Physics. Polymerization Kinetics of Microgel Particles. Functional MicrogelParticles. II. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF MICROGEL PARTICLES. Swelling Thermodynamics. Internal Structure of Microgel Particles. III. PHASE BEHAVIOR AND DYNAMICS. Statistical Mechanics of Soft Particles. Packing Soft Objects. Crystallization of Microgel Particles. Weakly Attractive Microgel-based Colloidal Gels. Microgel Suspensions as Model Glass Formers - The Role of Softness. Use of Microgel Particles as Models to Study. Crystallization and Melting. IV. MECHANICALPROPERTIES. Flow, Slip and Rheology of Microgel Suspensions. Local and Macroscopic Mechanics of Hydrogel Suspensions. Rheology of Industrially Relevant Microgels. V. APPLICATIONS. Microgels for Lenses, Photonic Crystals and Sensors. Microgels for Drug Delivery. Microgels for Oil Recovery. Microgels for Cosmetics. The role of Microgels in Toothpaste.

• ISBN: 978-3-527-32158-2
• Editorial: Wiley-VCH
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 484
• Fecha Publicación: 12/01/2011
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés