This book describes the roles of various intermolecular and interparticle forces in determining the properties of simple systems such as gases, liquids, and solids, of more complex colloidal, polymeric, and biological systems. The book provides a thorough grounding in theories and concepts of intermolecular forces, allowing students and researchers to recognize which forces are important in any particular system and how to control these forces.

Key Features

* Surface-force measurements

* Solvation and structural forces

* Hydration and hydophobic forces

* Ion-correlation forces

* Thermal fluctuation (steric and undulation) forces

* Particle and surface interactions in polymer melts and polymer solutions

* Contains worked examples, discussion topics, and more than 100 problems

Jacob N. Israelachvili

Professor

Chemical Engineering, Materials

(UCSB)

CONTACT

Department of Chemical Engineering

University of California, Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, CA 93106-5080

Tel.: 805-893-8407

Email: jacob@engineering.ucsb.edu

Web site: http://www.chemengr.ucsb.edu/~ceweb/ce/people/faculty/israelachvili/minisite.html

EDUCATION

Ph.D.: 1971, University of Cambridge

B.S.: 1968, (BA) University of Cambridge

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Intermolecular and intersurface forces in biological, complex fluid and materials systems. Use of Surface Forces Apparatus for directly measuring the adhesion and friction forces between surfaces in liquids and vapors, and for studying other interfacial phenomena at the molecular level. Fundamental interactions in complex colloidal and biological systems that have technological and biomedical applications.