Module code: CFS7036-B
This module will draw together organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry and physical chemistry at an advanced level in the study of colloids and interfaces. An introduction to the principles and practice of colloid science and interfaces will be followed by examining the stability, structure and texture of emulsion based systems. Terminology and concepts of colloid science, including aggregation, flocculation and gelation, will also be covered. In addition, the role of emulsifiers, hydrocolloids and stabilising agents and foam formation will be examined. The application of colloidal particles in modern innovations, such as recent literature regarding polymer selfassembly, will be discussed. Students will also study interactions at surfaces and interfaces, interfacial energies that govern vesicle/micelle formation, and practical applications of these phenomena, e.g. surface catalysis and micellar synthesis. Download the PDF for CFS7036-B_2023_4.pdf