Product Description
This book describes the roles of various intermolecular and interparticle forces in determining the properties of simple systems such as gases, liquids, and solids, of more complex colloidal, polymeric, and biological systems. The book provides a thorough grounding in theories and concepts of intermolecular forces, allowing students and researchers to recognize which forces are important in any particular system and how to control these forces. Key Features* Surface-force measurements* Solvation and structural forces* Hydration and hydophobic forces* Ion-correlation forces* Thermal fluctuation (steric and undulation) forces* Particle and surface interactions in polymer melts and polymer solutions* Contains worked examples, discussion topics, and more than 100 problems

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 7 reviews)

Excellent for interparticle force calculations by Leeenda

5 Stars
March 27, 2009
I used this book extensively while writing up my PhD in Materials Science for calculating interparticle forces in colloidal systems. It's very well written and thorough in all aspects of the subject matter. And yet even though the subject itself is rather dry, the book is not a difficult read, unlike some other theoretical textbooks that I have.

Great Service by Ryan Ross

5 Stars
October 08, 2007
The book was brand new and the shipping was fast. Thank you for an easy transaction.

A great text with lots of information in a small package. by RacemicMixture (Pittsburgh, PA, USA)

5 Stars
September 29, 2007
This text is perfect for the reader who can read graphs and diagrams. A picture is worth a thousand words and so are graphs and diagrams. This text is chock full of graphs with all the information that you may need for an undergraduate or graduate course. I love this book. Its an excellent reference.

Good book. by D. Volkov (USA)

5 Stars
September 03, 2007
Was used for "intermolecular forces" class... Advanced, and I think, it could be useful for people who work with AFM.

Fantastic Book by D. Mosley (Cambridge, MA)

5 Stars
July 22, 2005
If you want to learn about the title subject, this is a great intro book. And it's probably the most enjoyable theory book you are likely to own, if you purchase it.

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