Electrical Phenomena at Interfaces

"International Critical Acclaim for the First Edition. . . . . .a good book for those interested in the colloidal situation in the widest sense and want to get at the basic theory. "---Journal of the American Chemical Society". . .The level of the various discussions. . .is high. The section on fundamentals particularly is of exceptional clarity and the discussion is complete and consistent. . ..an excellent reference work. "---Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society". . .written lucidly. . .solidly backed by a number of illustrations and exhaustive references. . ..praiseworthy. "---Bulletin of Electrochemistry". . .well produced and clearly illustrated. . .an important addition to the literature. "---Textile Research Journal". . .an excellent book. "---Chemistry in Australia". . .of great utility to colloid chemists, electrochemists, and biologists. "---Bioelectrochemistry and Bioenergetics

• Fundamentals: electrical double layer; electrokinetics; interaction of electrical double layers; electrocapillarity and double layer structure; DLVO theory of colloid stability; concentrated dispersion; nonaqueous systems. Measurements: electrophoresis; electroosmosis and streaming potential; sedimentation potential and flotation potential; surface potential measurements of monolayer; capillary electrophoresis - revisit to capillary; dynamic electrophoresis; surface conductivity; evaluation of surface characteristics of powder; stability measurements of disperse systems. Applications: detergency; flotation; paper; paints and pigments; cosmetics; colloidal aspect of rusting on weathering steel; electric double layer on latex surface and protein adsorption; calculation of viscosities of cement pastes based on a new rheological theory; coal water mixture; ceramics and composites; phospholipid membranes; electrostatic and electrokinetic properties of micelles; emulsion and gel; biological cells and model systems; electroosmosis on biological surfaces; proteins and sugars; application in agriculture.