Molecular Forces and Self Assembly by Barry W. Ninham, Pieran... - 9780521896009

Molecular Forces and Self AssemblyIn Colloid, Nano Sciences and Biology\nAuthor(s): Barry W. Ninham, Pierandrea Lo Nostro\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Cambridge University Press, United Kingdom\nImprint: Cambridge University Press\nISBN-13: 9780521896009, 978-0521896009\nSynopsis\nChallenging 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 .