Zeta Potential: Fundamentals, Methods, and Applications provides an up-to-date exploration of the principles and practice of zeta potential measurements. Tailored for an interdisciplinary audience, the book is invaluable for researchers, engineers, and students in fields like materials science, chemistry, and nanotechnology. It delves into the role of zeta potential in complex heterogeneous liquids such as dispersions and emulsions, and its significance in biomedical and industrial applications. By offering comprehensive yet accessible coverage, this book aims to bridge the educational gap and enhance understanding of this essential electric double layer characteristic.
In addition to covering fundamental principles, the book emphasizes modern measurement methods, including electrophoresis, electroacoustics, and streaming current. It highlights the switch towards using zeta potential in formulation and quality control, providing a thorough review of published research. This allows readers to find data relevant to their projects. The book is a crucial resource for those who wish to navigate the complexities of zeta potential applications, ensuring precise and reliable results in their work.
1. Chapter 1. Introduction to electrokinetics - p. 3 2. Chapter 2. Electric double layer models - p. 9 3. Introduction - p. 9 4. 2.1 Gouy-Chapman-Stern model - p. 10 5. 2.2 Further developments resolving GCS model problems - p. 16 6. 2.2.1 Bikerman-Freise model and developments of EDL capacitance theory - p. 17 7. 2.2.2 Electrokinetics at high ionic strength and model of structured water layer - p. 19 8. 2.3 Overlapped EDLs in particulates and porous materials - p. 28 9. 2.4 EDL of soft particles, polyelectrolyte layers - p. 31 10. 2.5 Bio-specific non-equilibrium mechanism of EDL formation - p. 35 11. 2.6 EDL of mosaic charged interface - p. 41 12. 2.7 EDL and ionization in non-aqueous solutions - p. 44 13. 2.8 EDL induced by external electric field - p. 50 14. 2.9 EDL of bubbles in liquid - p. 52 15. Chapter 3. Electrophoresis - p. 71 16. Chapter 4. Electroacoustics - p. 97 17. Chapter 5. Streaming potential/current - p. 113 18. Chapter 6. Other electrokinetic phenomena - p. 119 19. Part II Methods - p. 143 20. Chapter 7. Introduction to measurement methods - p. 147 21. Chapter 8. Electrophoretic mobility measurements - p. 163 22. Chapter 9. Electroacoustic measurements - p. 213 23. Chapter 10. Streaming potential/current measurements - p. 231 24. Chapter 11. Methods based on conductivity measurement - p. 243 25. Chapter 12. Electroosmosis measurements - p. 253 26. Part III Applications - p. 258 27. Chapter 13. Introduction to applications - p. 261 28. Chapter 14. Titrations - p. 267 29. Chapter 15. Zeta potential applications in electronic industry - p. 287 30. Chapter 16. Zeta potential of cement slurry - p. 299 31. Chapter 17. Zeta potential of membranes - p. 311 32. Chapter 18. Biological and biomedical applications - p. 321 33. Chapter 19. Other applications of zeta potential measurement - p. 341 34. Appendix 1 Brief history of electrokinetics - p. 367 35. Appendix 2 Physical constants in electrokinetics - p. 377 36. Appendix 3 Table of symbols - p. 379 37. Appendix 4 Terms in electrokinetics - p. 387 38. Index - p. 395
Zeta Potential: Fundamentals, Methods, and Applications provides an up-to-date exploration of the principles and practice of zeta potential measurements. Tailored for an interdisciplinary audience, the book is invaluable for researchers, engineers, and students in fields like materials science, chemistry, and nanotechnology. It delves into the role of zeta potential in complex heterogeneous liquids such as dispersions and emulsions, and its significance in biomedical and industrial applications. By offering comprehensive yet accessible coverage, this book aims to bridge the educational gap and enhance understanding of this essential electric double layer characteristic.
In addition to covering fundamental principles, the book emphasizes modern measurement methods, including electrophoresis, electroacoustics, and streaming current. It highlights the switch towards using zeta potential in formulation and quality control, providing a thorough review of published research. This allows readers to find data relevant to their projects. The book is a crucial resource for those who wish to navigate the complexities of zeta potential applications, ensuring precise and reliable results in their work.
1. Chapter 1. Introduction to electrokinetics - p. 3 2. Chapter 2. Electric double layer models - p. 9 3. Introduction - p. 9 4. 2.1 Gouy-Chapman-Stern model - p. 10 5. 2.2 Further developments resolving GCS model problems - p. 16 6. 2.2.1 Bikerman-Freise model and developments of EDL capacitance theory - p. 17 7. 2.2.2 Electrokinetics at high ionic strength and model of structured water layer - p. 19 8. 2.3 Overlapped EDLs in particulates and porous materials - p. 28 9. 2.4 EDL of soft particles, polyelectrolyte layers - p. 31 10. 2.5 Bio-specific non-equilibrium mechanism of EDL formation - p. 35 11. 2.6 EDL of mosaic charged interface - p. 41 12. 2.7 EDL and ionization in non-aqueous solutions - p. 44 13. 2.8 EDL induced by external electric field - p. 50 14. 2.9 EDL of bubbles in liquid - p. 52 15. Chapter 3. Electrophoresis - p. 71 16. Chapter 4. Electroacoustics - p. 97 17. Chapter 5. Streaming potential/current - p. 113 18. Chapter 6. Other electrokinetic phenomena - p. 119 19. Part II Methods - p. 143 20. Chapter 7. Introduction to measurement methods - p. 147 21. Chapter 8. Electrophoretic mobility measurements - p. 163 22. Chapter 9. Electroacoustic measurements - p. 213 23. Chapter 10. Streaming potential/current measurements - p. 231 24. Chapter 11. Methods based on conductivity measurement - p. 243 25. Chapter 12. Electroosmosis measurements - p. 253 26. Part III Applications - p. 258 27. Chapter 13. Introduction to applications - p. 261 28. Chapter 14. Titrations - p. 267 29. Chapter 15. Zeta potential applications in electronic industry - p. 287 30. Chapter 16. Zeta potential of cement slurry - p. 299 31. Chapter 17. Zeta potential of membranes - p. 311 32. Chapter 18. Biological and biomedical applications - p. 321 33. Chapter 19. Other applications of zeta potential measurement - p. 341 34. Appendix 1 Brief history of electrokinetics - p. 367 35. Appendix 2 Physical constants in electrokinetics - p. 377 36. Appendix 3 Table of symbols - p. 379 37. Appendix 4 Terms in electrokinetics - p. 387 38. Index - p. 395
