Volume 1 of Formulation Science and Technology is a survey of the theory of formulations in a variety of fields, as well as their rheological characterization. It offers in-depth explanations for research scientists, universities, and industry practitioners looking for a complete understanding of how different formulations behave and how to influence their performance.

• Preface 6
• Contents 8
• 1. General introduction 14
• 2. Classification of surfactants, their solution properties and self-assembly structures 72
• 3. General classification of polymeric surfactants and their solution properties 114
• 4. Adsorption of surfactants at the liquid/liquid interface 140
• 5. Surfactant adsorption at the solid/liquid interface 160
• 6. Adsorption and conformation of polymeric surfactants at interfaces 180
• 7. Electrostatic stabilization of dispersions 210
• 8. Interaction between particles or droplets containing adsorbed polymer layers and the theory of steric stabilization 234
• 9. Flocculation of dispersions 266
• 10. Ostwald ripening in dispersions and its prevention 286
• 11. Emulsion coalescence and its prevention 306
• 12. Phase inversion and its prevention 326
• 13. Sedimentation of suspensions, creaming of emulsions and their prevention 338