Suspension Concentrates : : Preparation, Stability and Industrial Applications / / Tharwat F. Tadros.

Suspension Concentrates is a survey into the theory of the formulation and stabilization of suspensions, elaborating on the breaking of aggregates and agglomerates and the role of dispersing agents on flocculation and electrostatic and steric stabilization. Practical analysis by rheology is discusse...

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Superior document:Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter DG Plus eBook-Package 2017
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Place / Publishing House:Berlin ;, Boston : : De Gruyter, , [2017]
©2017
Year of Publication:2017
Language:English
Series:De Gruyter Textbook
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Physical Description:1 online resource (XVI, 346 p.)
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Table of Contents:
  • Frontmatter
  • Preface
  • Contents
  • 1. General introduction
  • 2. Preparation of suspension concentrates by the bottom-up process
  • 3. Preparation of suspensions using the top-down process
  • 4. Electrostatic stabilization of suspensions
  • 5. Steric stabilization of suspensions
  • 6. Flocculation of suspensions
  • 7. Ostwald ripening in suspensions
  • 8. Sedimentation of suspensions and prevention of formation of dilatant sediments
  • 9. Rheology of suspensions
  • 10. Nonaqueous suspension concentrates
  • 11. Characterization, assessment and prediction of stability of suspensions
  • 12. Application of suspensions in pharmacy
  • 13. Applications of suspensions in cosmetics and personal care
  • 14. Application of suspensions in paints and coatings
  • 15. Application of suspensions in agrochemicals
  • Index