Emerging Areas in Emulsions, Foams, Suspensions and Aerosols

Emerging Areas in Emulsions, Foams, Suspensions and Aerosols 

Much is known about colloids and their formation, properties and applications, but considerably more surely remains unknown. There continue to be new colloidal dispersion application developments in the industrial and health areas, as described in some of the preceding chapters. 

In particular, the full potential to control colloids is not presently realized. There are several types of complex, mixed colloids that are only poorly understood. For example, the properties of colloids in which more than one type of colloidal species is dispersed may be dominated by the behaviour of the minor dispersed phase component. The nature and properties of colloids within colloids, such as suspended solids in the dispersed phase of an emulsion, or emulsified oil within the aqueous lamellae of a foam, are only beginning to be understood [1-3]. 

There are also some new trends emerging in areas that might not have been fully appreciated as recently as 10 years ago. Three examples are smart colloids, nanodispersions and the need to combat agents of terror. 

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