Molecular Forces and Self Assembly in Colloid, Nano Sciences and Biology

Ninham & Lo Nostro, Barry W. / Pierandrea

ISBN 10: 0521896002 / ISBN 13: 9780521896009

Published by Cambridge Univ. Press, 2010

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Signed by Author. Author's inscription reads "To Peter, merry Xmas H.B. in appreciation and to mark our 4 decades of shared life. Barry. 03 / Sept. 2010." Size: Octavo (standard book size). 366 pages. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. No foxing in this copy. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Science & Technology; Engineering, Industrial, Trade. Signed by Author. ISBN: . ISBN/EAN: 9780521896009. All our pictures shown here are of the actual item, not stock photos. Inventory No: 33992: Cabinet 6 This book is extra heavy, and may involve extra shipping charges to some countries. For further info on this title, click on the "Contact Seller" button within this listing. We will try to reply within 24 hours. Otherwise you can order right now (inclusive of shipping options) from the "Add to Basket" button to the right. Seller Inventory # 33992

Bibliographic Details

Title: Molecular Forces and Self Assembly in ...

Publisher: Cambridge Univ. Press

Publication Date: 2010

Binding: Hardcover (Printed Boards)

Condition: As New

Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: First Edition.

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Synopsis:

Challenging the cherished notions of colloidal theory, Barry Ninham and Pierandrea Lo Nostro confront the scientific lore of molecular forces and colloidal science in an incisive and thought-provoking manner. The authors explain the development of these classical theories, discussing amongst other topics electrostatic forces in electrolytes, specific ion effects and hydrophobic interactions. Throughout the book they question assumptions, unearth flaws and present new results and ideas. From such analysis, a qualitative and predictive framework for the field emerges; the impact of this is discussed in the latter half of the book through force behaviour in self assembly. Here, numerous diverse phenomena are explained, from surfactants to biological applications, all richly illustrated with pertinent, intellectually stimulating examples. With mathematics kept to a minimum, and historic facts and anecdotes woven through the text, this is a highly engaging and readable treatment for students and researchers in science and engineering.

Review:

'Full of wisdom gained from a wealth of experience. ... a good deal of charm weaves its way through the fabric of the presentation.' Gerald Pollack, Bioengineering, University of Washington

'Very few books have changed a field to such a level that they define a new paradigm. I consider that this book has done so.' Kåre Larsson, Camurus Lipid Research Foundation, Ideon Science Park and Lund University

'Molecular Forces and Self Assembly is anything but boring. The book's erudite and engaging presentation deftly weaves in the results of eminent scientists from Isaac Newton to Lars Onsager and sheds light on how disparate physical laws are glued together in contemporary theories. The authors even mix in some humor ... Even experimentalists ... have something to learn from the book's dissection of theory ... Molecular Forces and Self Assembly is best taken as a missive from one generation of soft-matter scientists to the next that there is still much to be questioned and understood about complex fluids.' Physics Today