This course covers many aspects of surface thermodynamics, surfactant association and phase diagrams, surface forces, colloidal stability and emulsions. It closely follows Evan and Wennerström’s book: “The Colloidal Domain”.
F3B5282 Advanced Surface- and Colloid Chemistry 15.0 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Spring 2021
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The course emphasizes on understanding the molecular interactions that determine the properties of colloidal systems, and provides a deep knowledge of surface and colloid chemistry.
Information for research students about course offerings
The course is replaced with course FCK3318.
Course offerings are missing for current or upcoming semesters.
Headings with content from the Course syllabus F3B5282 (Spring 2019–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
The course emphasizes on understanding the molecular interactions that determine the properties of colloidal systems, and provides a deep knowledge of surface and colloid chemistry.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
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Recommended prerequisites
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Equipment
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Literature
Evans and Wennerström’s book “The Colloidal Domain” Second Edition. (Wiley)
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
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Examination
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Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
To approve the course the student will need to first, successfully present and discuss the selected scientific publication in the examination seminar, and second, submit all assigned exercises (to be provided). Note that at least 8 out of the 11 seminars also need to be attended.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Main field of study
This course does not belong to any Main field of study.
Education cycle
Third cycle
Add-on studies
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Contact
Eric Tyrode, tyrode@kth.se, tel: +46 8 790 9915
Supplementary information
To register to the course please send an email to the course organizer!
Lecturers:
Per M. Claesson
István Furó
Georgia Pilkington
Eric Tyrode