Vincent Hackley, P. Somasundaran, Jennifer Lewis

"This book continues the successful Surfactant Science series. As with other books in this series, this edition is a collection of research papers from experts in the field. As such, it gives an excellent 'snapshot' of recent or current activity in this area. … I enjoyed this book. … [F]or someone with a working knowledge of the science of polymers and colloids who wants to get a useful snapshot of current research in the field, this book will provide useful information."- Trans IChemE, July 2004

• Part 1 Colloidal stability and polymer functionality: effect of physisorbed polymers on the interaction of latex particles and their dispersion stability; electrosteric stabilization mechanisms in nonaqueous high solids loading dispersions; depletion interactions produced by charged spheres and spheroids; role of polymer functionality in specific adsorption to oxides - a molecular recognition approach; monitoring of adsorbed polymer conformation in concentrated suspensions. Part 2 Rheology: shear and compressional rheology principles in ceramic processing; role of polymer adsorption and electrostatics in the viscosity of aqueous colloidal dispersions. Part 3 Processing and biomedical applications: colloid-filled polymer gels - a novel approach to ceramics fabrication; polymeric dispersants in concrete; polyelectrolyte adsorption in bioceramic systems - hydroxyapatite as a substrate material; soluble polymers in bioceramic systems.