Preface

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter I
2. Preface V
3. Contents XI
4. 1. General introduction 1
5. 2. Preparation of suspension concentrates by the bottom-up process 13
6. 3. Preparation of suspensions using the top-down process 53
7. 4. Electrostatic stabilization of suspensions 75
8. 5. Steric stabilization of suspensions 103
9. 6. Flocculation of suspensions 119
10. 7. Ostwald ripening in suspensions 137
11. 8. Sedimentation of suspensions and prevention of formation of dilatant sediments 153
12. 9. Rheology of suspensions 181
13. 10. Nonaqueous suspension concentrates 235
14. 11. Characterization, assessment and prediction of stability of suspensions 253
15. 12. Application of suspensions in pharmacy 299
16. 13. Applications of suspensions in cosmetics and personal care 311
17. 14. Application of suspensions in paints and coatings 325
18. 15. Application of suspensions in agrochemicals 333
19. Index 343