COLLOIDS AND INTERFACES
AIMS AND CONTENT
AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES
A good understanding of the major colloid and surface phenomena; a first grasp of acknowledged theories and frameworks; a simple approach to some important experimental techniques; a basic knowledge of various industrial applications.
PREREQUISITES
A good mastery of the major principles and laws of physics and physical chemistry
Teaching methods
Lectures
SYLLABUS/CONTENT
Introduction (colloid and surface physical chemistry) – Intermolecular forces and electric properties of molecules – Interparticle forces: Van der Waals, electrostatic, steric interactions, total interaction free energy, DLVO theory and colloid stability – Colloidal dispersions: preparation methods; kinetic, rheological, electrical properties; coagulation, reversible flocculation; examples of industrial products –Emulsions and foams: preparation and destruction methods; examples of industrial products – Interfacial phenomena: interfacial tension, Laplace equation, contact angle, Young equation; surfactants, surface activity, Gibbs equation, monomolecular films; examples of industrial processes.
TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD
Ricevimento: Contact hours: free, by appointment only (email: camilla.costa@unige.it)
LESSONS
Teaching methods
Lectures
LESSONS START
September 29,2020
EXAMS
Exam description
Oral examination
Assessment methods
The oral exam is always conducted by two teachers of the School and has a duration of about 1 hour.
In this way the commission can verify with high accuracy if the student has reached the learning outcomes.
The depth and coherence of the knowledge of the most important concepts and equations will be evaluated.
Moreover the ability to apply them to simple specific cases will be assessed.
Exam schedule
Date | Time | Location | Type | Notes |
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26/05/2021 | 10:00 | GENOVA | Orale | E' necessario inviare una email di conferma al docente (camilla.costa@unige.it) almeno cinque giorni prima della data stabilita, esplicitando l’oggetto: prenotazione esame Colloidi e interfasi. |
16/06/2021 | 10:00 | GENOVA | Orale | E' necessario inviare una email di conferma al docente (camilla.costa@unige.it) almeno cinque giorni prima della data stabilita, esplicitando l’oggetto: prenotazione esame Colloidi e interfasi. |
14/07/2021 | 10:00 | GENOVA | Orale | E' necessario inviare una email di conferma al docente (camilla.costa@unige.it) almeno cinque giorni prima della data stabilita, esplicitando l’oggetto: prenotazione esame Colloidi e interfasi. |
15/09/2021 | 10:00 | GENOVA | Orale | E' necessario inviare una email di conferma al docente (camilla.costa@unige.it) almeno cinque giorni prima della data stabilita, esplicitando l’oggetto: prenotazione esame Colloidi e interfasi. |