AIMS AND CONTENT

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

A good understanding of the major colloid and surface phenomena; a first grasp of acknowledged theories and frameworks; a simple approach to some important experimental techniques; a basic knowledge of various industrial applications.

PREREQUISITES

A good mastery of the major principles and laws of physics and physical chemistry

TEACHING METHODS

Lectures

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

Introduction (colloid and surface physical chemistry) – Intermolecular forces and electric properties of molecules – Interparticle forces: Van der Waals, electrostatic, steric interactions, total interaction free energy, DLVO theory and colloid stability – Colloidal dispersions: preparation methods; kinetic, rheological, electrical properties; coagulation, reversible flocculation; examples of industrial products –Emulsions and foams: preparation and destruction methods; examples of industrial products – Interfacial phenomena: interfacial tension, Laplace equation, contact angle, Young equation; surfactants, surface activity, Gibbs equation, monomolecular films; examples of industrial processes.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

CAMILLA COSTA (President)

ANTONIO COMITE

ALBERTO SERVIDA (President Substitute)

ANDREA REVERBERI (Substitute)

LESSONS

LESSONS START

September 29,2020

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Oral examination

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The oral exam is always conducted by two teachers of the School and has a duration of about 1 hour.

In this way the commission can verify with high accuracy if the student has reached the learning outcomes.

The depth and coherence of the knowledge of the most important concepts and equations will be evaluated.

Moreover the ability to apply them to simple specific cases will be assessed.

Exam schedule