This volume includes 11 contributions to the 23rd Conference of the European Colloid and Interface Society which took in Antalya, Turkey between September 6th and 11th, 2009. The contributions from leading scientists cover a broad spectrum of topics concerning• Self Assembly• Interfacial Phenomena• Colloidal Dispersions and Colloidal Stability• Polymer Solution, Gels and Phase Behaviour• Nanostructured Materials• Biomaterials and Medical AspectsDue to the increasing significance of Colloid and Interface Science for both scientific and technical applications where scientific principles also contribute to new technologies in fast improving Nanotechnology and Medical Science, this book will be an essential source of information with respect to recent developments and results related to this field.
Progress in Colloid and Polymer Science Volume 137 Series Editors F. Kremer, Leipzig W. Richtering, Aachen Progress in Colloid and Polymer Science Recently published and Forthcoming Volume Trends in Colloid and Interface Science XXIII Volume Editor: Seyda Bucak Vol. 137, 2010 Gels: Structures, Properties, and Functions Volume Editors: Masayuki Tokita, Katsuyoshi Nishinari Vol. 136, 2009 Colloids for Nano- and Biotechnology Volume Editors: Ho´rvo¨lgyi, Z.D., Kiss, E´. Vol. 135, 2008 Surface and Interfacial Forces From Fnndamentals to Applications Volume Editors: Auernhammer, G.K., Butt, H.-J , Vollmer, D. Vol. 134, 2008 Smart Colloidal Materials Volume Editor: Richtering, W. Vol. 133, 2006 Characterization of Polymer Surfaces and Thin Films Volume Editors: Grundke, K., Stanun, M., Adler, H.-J. Vol. 132, 2006 Analytical Ultracentrifugation VIII Volume Editors: Wandrey, C., Co¨lfen, H. Vol. 131, 2006 Scattering Methods and the Properties ofPolymer Materials Volume Editors: Stribeck, N., Smarsly, B. Vol. 130, 2005 Mesophases, Polymers, and Particles Volume Editors: Lagaly, G., Richtering, W. Vol. 129, 2004 Surface and Colloid Science Volume Editor: Galembeck, F. Vol. 128, 2004 Analytical Ultracentrifugation VII Volume Editors: Lechner, M.D., Bo¨rger, L. Vol. 127, 2004 Trends in Colloid and Interface Science XVII Volume Editors: Cabuil, V., Levitz, P., Treiner, C. Vol. 126, 2004 From Colloids to Nanotechnology Volume Editors: Zrinyi, M., Horvolgyi, Z.D. Vol. 125, 2004 Aqueous Polymer Dispersions Volume Editor: Tauer, K. Vol. 124, 2004 Trends in Colloid and Interface Science XVI Volume Editors: Miguel, M., Burrows, H.D. Vol. 123, 2004 Aqueous Polymer – Cosolute Systems Volume Editor: Anghel, D.F. Vol. 122, 2002 Molecular Organisation on Interfaces Volume Editor: Lagaly, G. Vol. 121, 2002 Lipid and Polymer–Lipid Systems Volume Editor: Nylander, T. Vol. 120, 2002 Seyda Bucak Editor Trends in Colloid and Interface Science XXIII Editor Dr. Seyda Bucak Yeditepe University Department of Chemical Engineering 26 Agustos Yerleskesi 34755 Istanbul Kayisdagi Turkey
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