Atomic Force Microscopy in Process Engineering

An Introduction to AFM for Improved Processes and Products

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Hardbound, 304 Pages
Published: JUL-2009
ISBN 13: 978-1-85617-517-3
Imprint: BUTTERWORTH HEINEMANN


By
W. Richard Bowen, i-NewtonWales, Swansea, UK
Nidal Hilal, Centre for Clean Water Technologies, University of Nottingham, UK

Description
This is the first book to bring together both the basic theory and proven process engineering practice of AFM. It is presented in a way that is accessible and valuable to practising engineers as well as to those who are improving their AFM skills and knowledge, and to researchers who are developing new products and solutions using AFM.

The book takes a rigorous and practical approach that ensures it is directly applicable to process engineering problems. Fundamentals and techniques are concisely described, while specific benefits for process engineering are clearly defined and illustrated. Key content includes: particle-particle, and particle-bubble interactions; characterization of membrane surfaces; the development of fouling resistant membranes; nanoscale pharmaceutical analysis; nanoengineering for cellular sensing; polymers on surfaces; micro and nanoscale rheometry.



Audience:
Practising chemical, biochemical and process engineers, research and development engineers and scientists


 
Last update: 6 Nov 2011