Emulsions, Foams, Suspensions, and Aerosols

Laurier L. Schramm has over 30 years of R&D experience spanning all four sectors: industry, not-for-profit, government, and academia. His research interests include applied colloid-, interface-, and nanoscience. His management interests include applied research, technology development and deployment, and innovation. Dr. Schramm holds 17 patents and has published 10 other books, and over 400 other scientific publications or proprietary reports. He was awarded one of the first NSERC-Conference Board Synergy Awards for Best Practices in University-Industry R & D Partnership, has received other national awards for his work and is a Fellow of the Chemical Institute of Canada and an honorary Member of the Engineering Institute of Canada.

INTRODUCTION
From the Colloidal State to Nanotechnology
Classification of Emulsions, Foams, Suspensions and Aerosols
Characterization and Stability

DISPERSION AND DISPERSED SPECIES CHARACTERIZATION
Introduction
Surface Area, Surfaces, Porosity and Permeability
Size and Size Distribution
Conductivity
Sedimentation, Creaming and Centrifugation
Characterization of Emulsions
Characterization of Foams
Characterization of Suspensions
Characterization of Aerosols

INTERFACIAL ENERGETICS
Surface Area
Surface and Interfacial Tensions
Pressure and Curved Surfaces
Contact Angle and Wettability
Surfactants and Micelles
Applications of Surface Activity
Other Lyophilic Colloids: Microemulsions

ELECTROKINETICS
Charged Interfaces
Electric Double Layer
Electrokinetic Phenomena
Electrostatic Properties in Non-aqueous Media

COLLOID STABILITY
Introduction
Electrostatic and Dispersion Forces
DLVO Theory and Practice
Hydration and Steric Effects
Additional Stabilizing Influences
Kinetics
Destabilization of Colloids

COLLOID RHEOLOGY
Introduction
Principles
Measurement
Non-Newtonian Flow Properties
Other Viscosity Nomenclature and Parameters
Dispersion Rheology
Surface Rheology
Flow in Pipelines and Constraining Media

PREPARATION, INHIBITION AND DESTRUCTION OF DISPERSIONS
Introduction
Preparation
Destruction and/or Inhibition

INTRODUCTION TO PRACTICAL AND INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS
General Uses
Emulsions
Foams
Suspensions
Aerosols
Hazards

APPLICATIONS IN THE ENVIRONMENT
Introduction
Rocks, Sediments and Soils
Environmental Soil Remediation
Water and Wastewater Treatment
Spills and Other Hazards
Environmental Foam Blankets
Environmental Aerosols

MINING AND MINERAL PROCESSING APPLICATIONS
Introduction
Hydraulic Mining and Hydrotransport
Mineral Flotation
Tailings and Tailings Ponds
Dust-Suppressing Foam Blankets

PETROLEUM INDUSTRY APPLICATIONS
Oilwells, Gas Wells and Near Wells
Reservoirs
Surface Operations

MANUFACTURING AND MATERIALS SCIENCE APPLICATIONS
Introduction
Wood Processing and Papermaking
Inks and Printing
Emulsions for Road Paving
Metalworking
Cleaning Processes
Surface Coatings Including Paints
Polymer Synthesis
Ceramics Manufacture
Firefighting Foams
Other Applications

FOOD PRODUCT AND AGRICULTURAL APPLICATIONS
Introduction to Food Colloids
Stabilizing Agents
Preparation
Stability
Protein-Stabilized Emulsions
Non-Protein-Stabilized Emulsions
Foam Food Products
Other Food Colloids
Introduction to Agricultural Colloids

BIOLOGICAL AND MEDICAL APPLICATIONS
Introduction
Vesicle Carriers
Polymer Coatings
Emulsion Carriers
Colloids in Diagnostics
Smart Materials in Medicine

PERSONAL CARE PRODUCT APPLICATIONS
Introduction
Detergents, Shampoos and Conditioners
Cosmetic Skin Care Products
Other Personal Care Products

EMERGING AREAS IN EMULSION, FOAMS, SUSPENSIONS AND AEROSOLS
Introduction
Microscopy, Supermicroscopy and Nanoscopy
Combatting Terror Agents
Smart Colloids and Smart Materials
Nanomaterials and Nanodispersions
Nanoscience Phenomenology and Biomimetics

Index