Powders and Fibers: Interfacial Science and Applications

Written by renowned scientists in the field, Powders and Fibers: Interfacial Science and Applications offers guidance for selecting the most appropriate characterization methods for analyzing powders and fibers. Using these techniques, the authors explore the behavior of solid-gas, solid-rubber, solid-solid, solid-liquid, and biological interfaces. They consider the potential for enhancing performance and highlight related applications. A case study demonstrates the use of computer simulations for modeling glass surfaces. Topics also include biocompatibility, nanoparticles and nanocomposites, rheological properties, biochips, and other biomedical applications.