

Electrokinetic phenomena, zeta potential, Henry equation, Hückel and Smoluchowsky approximations.Self-assembly phenomena in thermodynamically and kinetically stable systems.

Role of charged interphases in the phenomena of coagulation, flocculation, or stability of disperse systems (kinetic stability) Diffusion coefficient, Stokes-Einstein equation, intermolecular forces role in stability of kinetically stable systems. Rheological properties: Brownian motions in different types of fluids: viscosity and kinetic aspects.

Phenomenological aspects as discontinuity at interphases, superficial excess, surface tension, adsorption phenomena, phenomena of adhesion, wettability and spreading. Phenomena and parameters to describe solid-gas, solid-liquid, liquid-gas, liquid-liquid interfacial properties.

In addition, students will gain basic knowledge about the phenomena of self-association of surfactants and their role in the preparation of complex formulations. Role of the interphases in real systems, in particular the stability, the phenomenological aspects, and specific interactions at the molecular level. Paid Part Time Placement Within the Universityĭuring the course the students will acquire the following knowledge: The University of Cagliari and its HistoryĪdministrative Offices and Other Services
