A general introduction to surface and interfacial forces, perfectly combining theoretical concepts, experimental techniques and practical applications.In this completely updated edition all the chapters have been thoroughly revised and extended to cover new developments and approaches with around 15% new content. A large part of the book is devoted to surface forces between solid surfaces in liquid media, and while a basic knowledge of colloid and interface science is helpful, it is...

Physics and Chemistry of InterfacesComprehensive textbook on the interdisciplinary field of interface science, fully updated with new content on wetting, spectroscopy, and coatingsPhysics and Chemistry of Interfaces provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of surface and interface science, focusing on essential concepts rather than specific details, and on intuitive understanding rather than convoluted math. Numerous high...