Fundamentals of Soft Matter Science

ISBN-13: 9781138724440 / Angielski / Miękka / 2019 / 284 str.

Linda S. Hirst

Opis

This revised edition continues to provide the most approachable introduction to the structure, characteristics, and everyday applications of soft matter. It begins with a substantially revised overview of the underlying physics and chemistry common to soft materials.

Recenzje

"Hirst (Univ. of California, Merced) here provides a detailed and current overview of soft matter science, covering introductory theoretical concepts and a wide range of examples, from liquid crystals and emulsion structures to polymer, colloid, or cell membrane and other protein structures. The volume is a true "teaching" textbook: each chapter begins with a brief description of the learning objectives, provides worked-out examples in the text, and ends with a set of questions as well as suggestions for further reading. The text is well written, well organized, and produced to a high standard of quality. All basic concepts are described in at least some detail. Frequently the author even provides a brief introduction to characterization techniques used in specific areas, ensuring that the reader will gain understanding and a more complete grasp of the overall subject matter. A glossary of terms and various other appendixes complete the book. Each chapter provides its own reference section, while the common index of keywords at the back of the book allows the reader to quickly locate information about a specific topic throughout. Advanced undergraduates will benefit from reading this, as will professionals and practitioners in the field."
-H. Giesche, Alfred University, in CHOICE, November 2020

Spis treści

1. Introduction. 2. Self-assembly and Structure in Soft Matter. 3. Liquid Crystals. 4. Surfactants. 5. Polymers. 6. Colloidial Materials. 7. Soft Biological Materials.