Surface science is a fascinating and multidisciplinary field of research, which investigates the properties and behavior of surfaces and interfaces between different materials. This website serves as a comprehensive introduction to the world of surface science, where the most important theories and concepts are presented. In addition, explanations of various experimental methods used to analyze surface properties can be found here.
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Theory: Basics
Interfaces and Surfaces
Theory: Surface Science Measurands
Interfacial Energy
Dispersion and Polar Components of the Interfacial Energy
Surface Tension of Liquids
Surface Energy of Solids
Theory: Background
Is the Interfacial Tension Equal to the Interfacial Energy?
Contact Angle Between Solid and Liquid
Dynamic Contact Angles
Critical Micelle Concentration
Zeta Potential
Isoelectric Point
Theory: Materials
How Surfactants Influence Interfaces
Dispersions Explained
Stability of Dispersions Explained
Interfacial Rheology
Practice: Optical Measuring Methods
Sessile Drop Method
Pendant Drop Method
Practice: Force-based Measuring Methods
Wilhelmy Plate Method
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