Colloidal foundations of nanoscience / [electronic resource] edited by Debora Berti, Gerardo Palazzo. Berti, Debora, editor. Palazzo, Gerardo, editor. Colloids. QD549 541/.345 23 Includes index. Includes bibliographical references and index. Online resource; title from PDF title page (ScienceDirect, viewed Mar. 20, 2014). Colloidal Foundations of Nanoscience explores the theory and concepts of colloid chemistry and its applications to nanoscience and nanotechnology. It provides the essential conceptual and methodological tools to approach nano-research issues. The authors' expertise in colloid science will contribute to the understanding of basic issues involved in research. Each chapter covers a classical subject of colloid science, in simple and straightforward terms, and addresses its relevance to nanoscience before introducing case studies. Gathers in a single volume the information currently scattered across various sourcesStraightforward introduction of theoretical concepts and in-depth case studies help you understand molecular mechanisms and master advanced techniquesIncludes chapter on self-assembly as an alternative to nanostructured phasesIncludes examples showing applications of classical concepts to real-world cutting-edge research. 2014 Text 1 online resource http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9780444595416 eng Text in English. Colloidal Foundations of Nanoscience. Colloidal Foundations of Nanoscience.