Thermodynamics of confined colloid-polymer mixtures

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dc.contributor.advisorRobert, Marc A.
dc.creatorLo, Jonathan N.
dc.date.accessioned2013-03-08T00:36:05Z
dc.date.available2013-03-08T00:36:05Z
dc.date.issued2012
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dc.description.abstractRecent advances have elucidated the behavior of colloids and polymer systems in the archety pal three dimensions. However, these systems are ill-understood when confined to two dimensions. Using experimental techniques such as Langmuir-Blodgett and ellipsometry, we attempt to explain the behavior of two dimensional colloid/polymer systems via micron-scale imaging as well as measuring their surface-pressure versus area isotherms. Possible phase transition behaviors and mechanisms are uncovered and discussed. We explore the importance of proper colloidal stabilizing ligands in terms of hydrophobic forces and their impact on ellipsometry as well as Langmuir-Blodgett experiments. Lastly, we give insight for future work that still remains to be done in this area.
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dc.identifier.callnoTHESIS CH.E. 2012 LO
dc.identifier.citationLo, Jonathan N.. "Thermodynamics of confined colloid-polymer mixtures." (2012) Master’s Thesis, Rice University. <a href="https://hdl.handle.net/1911/70329">https://hdl.handle.net/1911/70329</a>.
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dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/1911/70329
dc.language.isoeng
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dc.subjectApplied sciences
dc.subjectChemical engineering
dc.titleThermodynamics of confined colloid-polymer mixtures
dc.typeThesis
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thesis.degree.departmentChemical Engineering
thesis.degree.disciplineEngineering
thesis.degree.grantorRice University
thesis.degree.levelMasters
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Science
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