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This volume contains studies of molecular organization on interfaces and nanoparticles. It consists
of papers originally presented during the general meeting (Hauptversammlung) of the
Kolloid-Gesellschaft in Potsdam in September 2001. A diversity of papers were collected, centering on
the subject of colloids and the life sciences. Specific topics include synthesis of polymer
colloids, biominerals and nanoparticles, lyotropic mesophases, polymeric surfactants, micellar
transitions, supramolecular compounds for polymer modification, solid particles for emulsion
stabilizers, adsorbents for odor control, and more.
From the Preface: “...Most of the lectures presented in this issue are related to structured
interfaces because the molecular organisation at interfaces is fundamental in life science. Even if the
term `nanoparticles' is often used as vogue expression, life science is strongly related to
nanoparticles. Components of the cells are nanoparticular structures; protein aggregates and viruses are other types
of nanparticles. The study of nanoparticles is anchored in Colloid Science. Colloid Science as we
consider it today was nucleated by Wolfgang Ostwald and initiated by his biological studies. The strong
connection between biology and Colloid Science lost attractiveness in the last decades. The revival of
this interdisciplinary science is now noted and we hope that a signal will start from the Potsdam
conference.”
Target Audience: Colloid scientists, biomaterials researchers, investigators of surface and
interfacial phenomena, and upper-level students of these disciplines.
Table of Contents:
Preparation Strategies for Phosphate-Based Mineral Biomaterials
Effects of Surfactants on the Crystallization and Polymorphism of Lipid Nanoparticles
Solid Particles as Emulsion Stabilisers
Hot Moulding of Zirconia Micro Parts
Characterization of Adsorbents for Odour Reduction
Structure and Dynamics of Spherical Polymer Brushes in a Homopolymer Matrix
The Osmotic Coefficient of Spherical Polyelectrolyte Brushes in Aqueous Salt-Free Solution
Surface Modification of Polymers Using Supramolecular Compounds
Field-Flow Fractionation on Poly(vinyl formamide), Other Polymers and Colloids
Nanostructuring of Liquids at Solid—Liquid Interfaces
A Supramolecular Construction Kit Based on Surface-Layer Proteins
Molecular Recognition at the Air—Water Interface and Langmuir—Blodgett Films
Temperature-Dependent Domain Growth in 9-hydroxypalmitic Acid Monolayers
Thermodynamics of Two-Dimensional Cluster Formation at the Water/Air Interface: A
Quantum Chemical Approach
The Role of Buoyancy in the Development of Surface Tension Auto-Oscillations
Dynamics in Polymer Layers Investigated by NMR Techniques
A Novel Way for the Alignment of Lyotropic Hexagonal and
La Phases in Magnetic Fields
Shear Flow of Lamellar Polymer Surfactants
Solvatochromism in Organized Assemblies: Effects of the Sphere-to-Rod Micellar Transition
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