2. Thermodynamics of emulsion formation and breakdown

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter I
2. Preface V
3. Contents XI
4. 1. Emulsions: Formation, stability, industrial applications 1
5. 2. Thermodynamics of emulsion formation and breakdown 9
6. 3. Interaction forces between emulsion droplets 15
7. 4. Adsorption of surfactants at the oil/water interface 29
8. 5. Mechanism of emulsification and the role of the emulsifier 47
9. 6. Methods of emulsification 59
10. 7. Selection of emulsifiers 73
11. 8. Creaming/sedimentation of emulsions and its prevention 95
12. 9. Flocculation of emulsions 113
13. 10. Ostwald ripening in emulsions and its prevention 129
14. 11. Emulsion coalescence and its prevention 141
15. 12. Phase inversion and its prevention 161
16. 13. Characterization of emulsions and assessment of their stability 173
17. 14. Industrial applications of emulsions 197
18. Index 223