Features

• Addresses the fundamental knowledge of surface science with a concise approach and solved examples
• Appeals to a broad audience including chemists and engineers working for the first time on surface-related problems
• Presents new developments such as alternatives to HLB (Hydrophilic-lipophilic balance) with surfactant phase behavior
• Introduces surface science as it relates to nanotechnology, microfluidics, and tissue engineering
• Draws on the expertise of a known authority in the field

Summary

Presenting fundamental knowledge of surface science, this concise volume uses solved examples to illustrate basic principles and provide deeper understanding to a broad audience including chemists and engineers working for the first time on surface-related problems. It discusses new developments in the field such as system miniaturization, alternatives to HLB (Hydrophilic-lipophilic balance) with surfactant phase behavior, and new applications including lab-on-a-chip, MEMS, and more. Drawing on the expertise of a known authority in the field, it also addresses interdisciplinary applications in fields such as nanotechnology, microfluidics, and tissue engineering.