Main Field of Study and progress level:
Chemistry: Second cycle, in-depth level of the course cannot be classified
Grading scale: Pass with distinction, Pass with merit, Pass, Pass with distinction, Pass, Fail
Responsible department: Department of Chemistry
Contents
The aim of the course is to provide students with a basic understanding of colloidal systems in industry and research. Students will get familiar with the molecular interactions that determine the properties of colloid systems. Therefore, various theoretical approaches (Regular solution, Gouy Chapman, and DVLO theory) will be discussed, necessary for a molecular understanding of phenomena like surface tension, and molecular forces at interfaces and between colloidal bodies. The course will be complemented by various practical exercises where students will get familiar with techniques and systems as used in industry, such as micellar, bilayer systems, polymers, sols and micro/macro emulsions.
Required Knowledge
Biophysical Chemistry, or equivalent. English proficiency equivalent to IELTS Academic Training minimum score 5.0 with no individual score below 4.5 (tests taken before January 2005 not admissible) or TOEFL minimum score 500 on paper based test and not below 4.0 on the TWE, Alternatively 173 on computer based test with iBT61 is also required as well as basic entrance requirements for higher studies in Swedish language proficiency if the course is taught in Swedish.
Literature
Valid from:
2008 week 13
The colloidal domain : where physics, chemistry, biology, and technology meet Evans D. Fennell, Wennerström Håkan 2. ed. : New York : Wiley-VCH : cop. 1999 : xl, 632 s. : ISBN: 0-471-24247-0 Search the University Library catalogue
