Lectures
FCK3324 Surfactant Self-Assenbly in Bulk and at Interfaces 3.0 credits
The course will give:
a) insight into the self-association of surfactants in bulk and at
interfaces,
b) understanding of foam films and foams,
c) insight into the structure and application of lyotropic liquid
crystals and microemulsions (complex solutions).
Course offerings are missing for current or upcoming semesters.
Headings with content from the Course syllabus FCK3324 (Autumn 2023–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course disposition
Course contents
I. SURFACES, FOAM FILMS AND FOAMS
• From surfactant to foam – a short journey across colloid & interface chemistry
• Interactions in foam films – disjoining pressure of foam films
• Foam films and surface elasticity – do they correlate?
• From surfactant to foam – a short journey across latest research activities
II. SELF-ASSEMBLED SOFT MATTER NANO-STRUCTURES
• Lyotropic liquid crystals
• Microemulsions
• Macro-, Mini-, Micro- and Nanoemulsions: Who is who?
• Microemulsions as templates for mono- and bimetallic nanoparticles
• Gelled complex fluids – from cells to drug delivery systems
Intended learning outcomes
After completion of the course the doctoral student / post-doc should have the knowledge and ability to
• summarize, interpret and explain surfactant self-association in bulk and at interfaces.
• summarize, interpret and explain foam film behavior and foams.
• summarize, interpret and explain structure and applications of lyotropic liquid crystals and microemulsions (complex fluids).
• explain and exemplify the efficient use of surfactants with benign environmental characteristics and the production of sustainable biosurfactants
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Eligible for studies at postgraduate level (PhDs and Post-Docs)
Recommended prerequisites
MSc in Chemistry, Physics or related fields
Equipment
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Literature
Handouts for each lecture
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
P, F
Examination
- TEN1 - Written exam, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
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.
Written Exam – 3 hours
Other requirements for final grade
none
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
Mark Rutland (mark@kth.se)
Transitional regulations
If the examination form is changed, the student will be examined according to the examination form that applied when the student was admitted to the course. If the course is completed, the student is given the opportunity to be examined on the course for another two academic years.
Supplementary information
The course is primarily intended for PhD-students, but is also open for post-docs