Reason For Learning
Chemical interactions between surfaces are seen in medications, cosmetics soaps and detergents, paints even foods. New products can be created with specific surface properties at the microscopic and even the nanoscale level. What are the different surface interactions that take place in these examples in our everyday lives?
Learning Intention
Learning Intention
In completing this learning bite you will examine : *the bonding at the surface of a material and how it differs from that in the bulk of the material. *surface energy * natural and synthetic surfactants * emulsions and colloids * nanotechnology
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