Fundamentals of Interfacial Engineering

This volume introduces the fundamental concepts related to interfacial phenomena, with applications to different processes and product situations. The emphasis is on the importance of intermolecular forces in holding materials together within a bulk phase or across an interface. The fundamental intermolecular interactions occurring in all interfacial systems are outlined, and the properties, processing, and behaviour of fluid interfacial systems are described. This text should provide engineering instructors with a starting point for planning curriculum development in this area.