Introduction to Soft Matter :Synthetic and Biological Self-Assembling Materials
Introduction to Soft Matter :Synthetic and Biological Self-Assembling Materials
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Published:
11 September, 2007
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Description
This book provides an introduction to this exciting and relatively new subject with chapters covering natural and synthetic polymers, colloids, surfactants and liquid crystals highlighting the many and varied applications of these materials. Written by an expert in the field, this book will be an essential reference for people working in both industry and academia and will aid in understanding of this increasingly popular topic.
- Contains a new chapter on biological soft matter
- Newly edited and updated chapters including updated coverage of recent aspects of polymer science.
- Contain problems at the end of each chapter to facilitate understanding
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780470516096 |
| ISBN10 | 0470516097 |
| Number Of Pages | 342 |
| Item Weight | 680 g |
| Product Dimensions | 164 x 238 x 25 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | John Wiley & Sons Inc |
| Format | hardback |
| Edition | Revised Edition |
Media Reviews
"It is quite amazing how well Hamley actually presents and explains the large number of examples." (CHOICE, April 2008)
Author's Bio
Ian Hamley is the Diamond Professor of Physical Chemistry at Reading University (UK). He was educated at Reading University gaining a BSc in Chemical Physics and he received his PhD at the University of Southampton in 1991.