{"product_id":"nanodispersions-paperback-1","title":"Nanodispersions - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTharwat F. Tadros\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral introduction -\u003c\/strong\u003e Definition of nanodispersions (nanosuspensions, nanoemulsions, swollen micelles or microemulsions, liposomes and vesicles) and their size range. General description of their colloid stability. Main advantages of nanodispersions and their industrial applications.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation of nanosuspensions by top-up process -\u003c\/strong\u003e Nucleation and growth and control of particle size distribution. Factors determining the formation of narrow particle size distribution. Role of surfactants and polymers. Preparation of nano-polymer colloids (lattices) by emulsion and dispersion polymerization. Factors affects the stability of nanosuspensions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation of nanosuspensions by bottom down process -\u003c\/strong\u003e Dispersion of preformed particles in liquids and the need of a wetting agent. Break-up of aggregates and agglomerates by application of high speed stirrers. Reduction of particle size by application of intense energy (microfluidization or bead milling). Maintenance of the colloid stability of the resulting particles. Reduction of Ostwald ripening.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndustrial applications of nanosuspensions -\u003c\/strong\u003e Application in pharmacy to enhance bioavailability, Application in sunscreens for UV protection. Application in paints and coatings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation of nanoemulsions by the use of high pressure homogenisers -\u003c\/strong\u003e Principles of emulsion formation and the role of the emulsifier. Selection of emulsifiers. Methods of emulsification and prevention of coalescence during emulsification. Origin of colloid stability of nanoemulsions. Prevention of Ostwald ripening\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow energy methods for nanoemulsion preparation -\u003c\/strong\u003e The phase inversion composition method and the role of mixing the surfactant with oil and water. The phase inversion temperature method for preparation of nanoemulsions. Preparation of nanoemulsions by dilution of microemulsions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePractical examples of nanoemulsions and their industrial application -\u003c\/strong\u003e Nanoemulsions based on non-ionic surfactants and the role of the hydrophilic-lipophilic balance. Effect of oil solubility on the stabilityof nanoemulsions. Nanoemulsions based on polymeric surfactants. Applications in pharmacy and cosmetics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSwollen micelles or microemulsions\u003c\/strong\u003eDefinition of microemulsions and their size range. Thermodynamic definition of microemulstions. Theories of microemulsion formation and stability. Characterisation of microemulsions using scattering, conductivity and NMR rechniques.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormulation of microemulsions and their industrial applications -\u003c\/strong\u003e Distinction between microemulsions and macroemulsions. Formulation of oil\/water and water\/oil microemulsions. Selection of emulsifiers for microemulsions. Application of microemulsions in tertiary oil recovery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiposomes and vesicles -\u003c\/strong\u003e Formation of multilamellar lipid layers (liposomes) by dispersion of lipids in water. Formation of unilamellar vesicles by sonication of the liposomes. Factors responsible for stabilisation of liposomes and vesicles. Use of block copolymers to enhance the stability of vesicles. Applications of liposomes and vesicles in pharmacy and cosmetics. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTharwat F. Tadros\u003c\/strong\u003e, Wokingham, UK. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 312\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.62 x 9.61 x 6.69 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 22, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47381693399289,"sku":"9783110290332","price":105.84,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/K_MOcvtnwZ9783110290332_973e12ed-9098-4df1-936e-8b97fbd5cd9a.webp?v=1770087596","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/nanodispersions-paperback-1","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}