Rheology of Dispersions Principles and Applications

Lange erwartet, jetzt ist es da: ein Buch, das die Prinzipien der Rheologie konsequent auf Dispersionen anwendet. Der praxisorientierte Titel hilft Chemikern und Chemieingenieuren, disperse Systeme zu formulieren und zu optimieren und dabei viel Zeit und Mittel zu sparen.A dispersion is a system of unmixable phases in which one phase is continuous and at least one is finely distributed. Examples are found in many industrial applications, including emulsions, suspensions, foams, and gels. The control of their flow characteristics -- rheology -- is essential in their preparation, long-term physical stability and application.§Filling the need for a practical, up-to-date book connecting the stability/instability of the dispersion to its rheological behavior, this title aids in understanding the principles of rheology and the techniques that can be applied. §From the contents:§General Introduction§Interaction Forces in Dispersions §Basic Principles §Viscoelastic Behavior §Stable Dispersions§Flocculated Systems§Interfacial Rheology §Rheology Modifiers, Thickeners and Gels§Use of Rheological Measurements for Assessment of Creaming/Sedimentation of Dispersions, Flocculation and Coalescence of Emulsions§Industrial Applications §As a result, this book helps chemists and chemical engineers working on paints, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, cosmetics, ceramics, etc. to save time and money by successfully formulating and optimizing their dispersed systems.