Physics and Chemistry of Interfaces 2e - Softcover

Butt, Hans-Jrgen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3527406298 ISBN 13: 9783527406296

Publisher: WV, 2006

Synopsis

This second edition of the excellent reference work has been supplemented by such up–to–date topics as depletion forces, surface modification by plasma polymerization, principles of lithography, or inverse gas chromatography, while the number and variety of exercises has been increased.
The text reflects the many facets of this discipline by linking physical fundamentals, especially those taken from thermodynamics, with application–specific topics. Similarly, the theory behind important concepts is backed by clearly explained by scientific–engineering aspects as well as a wide range of high–end applications from microelectronics and biotechnology.
Written to be understood intuitively by those with a general comprehension of the topic, and not burdened by details, this book is aimed at advanced students (and their teachers) in physics, chemistry and material sciences, as well as engineers and natural scientists requiring background knowledge in surface and interface science.

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About the Author

Hans–Jürgen Butt is a director at the Max–Planck–Institute for Polymer Research in Mainz, Germany, which has recently been evaluated as the leading institute in this field. He leads the polymer physics department. Co–authors Karlheinz Graf and Michael Kappl are project leaders at the same Institute. Dr. Graf, who holds a PhD in chemistry, is specialized in surface science and micro technology. The research activities of physicist Dr. Michael Kappl concentrate on surface forces and confined liquids.

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Second edition of this excellent reference work for advanced students (and their teachers) in material science, chemistry, physics, biology, engineering, or for researchers needing background knowledge in surface and interface science. The general yet comprehensive introduction to this field focuses on the essential concepts rather than specific details, on intuitive understanding rather than learning facts. Manifold high–end applications from surface technology, biotechnology, or microelectronics are used to illustrate the basic concepts.
In this new edition, topics such as depletion forces, surface modification by plasma polymerization, principles of lithography, or microemulsions as templates in materials Sciences have been added. The number and variety of exercises has been increased.

"... The book is well worth a place on the shelf of material scientists and engineers involved in surface phenomena." Materials World, April 2005

"... [This book] should be considered mandatory reading for someone who wants to join this research area. It is very didactic, clear, concise, and well–organized." ChemPhysChem 5/04

"A general yet comprehensive introduction to surface and interface science, this book focuses on essential concepts, and includes application from biotechnology to micoelectronics."
Materials World, Vol. 12(2), Feb 2004


Hans–Jürgen Butt studied physics at the Universities of Hamburg and Göttingen, Germany. Then he went to the Max–Planck–Institute of Biophysics in Frankfurt. After receiving his PhD in 1989 he went as a postdoc to Santa Barbara, California, and learned using the newly developed atomic force microscope. From 1990–95 he worked as a researcher back in Germany at the Max–Planck–Institute for Biophysics. In 1996 he became associate professor at the University of Mainz. Three years later he moved to Siegen to become full professor for physical chemistry. Only two years later he joined the Max–Planck–Institute for Polymer Research in Mainz.

Karlheinz Graf studied chemistry at the Universities of Erlangen and Mainz, Germany. After receiving his PhD in physical chemistry in 1997, he went as a postdoc to Santa Barbara, California working on physicochemical aspects of myelin and lung surfactant. Back in Mainz he investigated nanostructured lipopolymer films. Scince 2001 he is working on model systems for microsystem technology in the group of Hans–Jürgen Butt at the University of Siegen and the Max–Planck–Institute for Polymer Research.

Michael Kappl studied physics at the University of Regensburg and the Technical University of Munich. He finished his PhD at the Max–Planck–Institute of Biophysics in Frankfurt/Main in 1996. From 1997 – 1998 he did one and a half years of postdoctoral research at the University of Mainz in the group of Hans–Jürgen Butt. From 1998–2000 he worked as a IT consultant at Pallas Soft AG, Regensburg. In 2000, he rejoined the group of HansJürgen Butt at the University of Siegen. Since the end of 2002 he is project leader at the Max–Planck–Institute for Polymer Research in Mainz.

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Physics and Chemistry of Interfaces

By Hans-Jrgen Butt Karlheinz Graf Michael Kappl

John Wiley & Sons

Copyright © 2006 Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & KGaA, Weinheim
All right reserved.
ISBN: 978-3-527-40629-6

Preface

Interface science has changed significantly during the last two decades. This is partially due to scientific breakthroughs. For example, the invention of scanning probe microscopy and refined diffraction methods allow us to look at interfaces under "wet" conditions with unprecedented accuracy. This change is also due to the greatly increased community of interfacial scientists. One reason is certainly the increased relevance of micro- and nanotechnology, including lab-on-chip technology, microfluids, and biochips. Objects in the micro- and nanoworld are dominated by surface effects rather than gravitation or inertia. Therefore, surface science is the basis for nanotechnology.

The expansion of the community is correlated with an increased interdisciplinarity. Traditionally the community tended to be split into "dry" surface scientists (mainly physicists working under ultrahigh vacuum conditions) and "wet" surface scientists (mainly colloid chemists). In addition, engineers dealing with applications like coatings, adhesion, or lubrication, formed a third community. This differentiation is significantly less pronounced and interface science has become a really interdisciplinary field of research including, for example, chemical engineering and biology.

This development motivated us to write this textbook. It is a general introduction to surface and interface science. It focuses on basic concepts rather than specific details, on understanding rather than learning facts. The most important techniques and methods are introduced. The book reflects that interfacial science is a diverse field of research. Several classical scientific or engineering disciplines are involved. It contains basic science and applied topics such as wetting, friction, and lubrication. Many textbooks concentrate on certain aspects of surface science such as techniques involving ultrahigh vacuum or classical "wet" colloid chemistry. We tried to include all aspects because we feel that for a good understanding of interfaces, a comprehensive introduction is required.

Our manuscript is based on lectures given at the universities of Siegen and Mainz. It addresses (1) advanced students of engineering, chemistry, physics, biology, and related subjects and (2) scientists in academia or industry, who are not yet specialists in surface science but want to get a solid background knowledge of the subject. The level is introductory for scientists and engineers who have a basic knowledge of the natural sciences and mathematics. Certainly no advanced level of mathematics is required. When looking through the pages of this book you will see a substantial number of equations. Please do not be scared! We preferred to give all transformations explicitly rather than writing "as can easily be seen" and stating the result. Chapter "Thermodynamics of Interfaces" is the only exception. To appreciate it a basic knowledge of thermodynamics is required. You can skip and still be able to follow the rest. In this case please read and try to get an intuitive understanding of what surface excess is (Section 3.1) and what the Gibbs adsorption equation implies (Section 3.4.2).

A number of problems with solutions were included to allow for private studies. If not mentioned otherwise, the temperature was assumed to be 25C. At the end of each chapter the most important equations, facts, and phenomena are summarized to given students a chance to concentrate on important issues and help instructors preparing exams.

One of the main problems when writing a textbook is to limit its content. We tried hard to keep the volume within the scope of one advanced course of roughly 15 weeks, one day per week. Unfortunately, this means that certain topics had to be cut short or even left out completely. Statistical mechanics, heterogeneous catalysis, and polymers at surfaces are issues which could have been expanded.

This book certainly contains errors. Even after having it read by different people independently, this is unavoidable. If you find an error, please write us a letter (Max-Planck-Institute for Polymer Research, Ackermannweg, 55128 Mainz, Germany) or an e-mail (butt@mpipmainz. mpg.de) so that we can correct it and do not confuse more students.

We are indebted to several people who helped us collecting information, preparing, and critically reading thismanuscript. In particular we would like thank R. von Klitzing, C. Lorenz, C. Stubenrauch, D. Vollmer, J. Wlk, R. Wolff, K. Beneke, J. Blum, M. Bhm, E. Bonaccurso, P. Broekmann, M. Deserno, R. Frch, G. Glasser, G. Gompper, M. Grunze, J. Gutmann, L. Heim, M. Hietschold, M. Hillebrand, T. Jenkins, X. Jiang, U. Jonas, R. Jordan, Krss GmbH, I. Lieberwirth, G. Liger-Belair, M. Lsche, S. Luding, E. Meyer, A. Mller, P. Mller-Buschbaum, T. Nagel, D. Qur, J. Rabe, H. Schfer, J. Schreiber, M. Stamm, M. Steinhart, G. Subklew, F. Thielmann, J. Tomas, K. Vasilev, K. Wandelt, B. Wenclawiak, R. Wepf, R. Wiesendanger, G. de With, D.Y. Yoon, M. Zharnikov, and U. Zimmermann.

Hans-Jrgen Butt, Karlheinz Graf, and Michael Kappl

Mainz, August 2005

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Edition details

• Publisher: WV
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3527406298
• ISBN 13: 9783527406296
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 400