
The aim of the course is to provide a broad, fundamental basis in surface and colloid chemistry and its applications.
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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Principles of Surface and Colloid Science
Thermodynamics of surface tension, adsorption and interacting surfaces, as well as the relevant experimental approaches.
Capillarity
Electrostatics of interfaces and titration of surface charge
Electrokinetic phenomena
Surface forces: double layer forces, van der Waals forces, steric forces, hydration forces and colloidal stability
Stablising dispersions
Adhesion
Wetting, including superhydrophobicity.
Applications of surface chemistry, with focus on paper industry, flotation and cleaning
Adsorption: From gases and liquids, including polymers, polyelectrolytes and the formation of polyelectrolyte complexes. Solution behaviour of polyectrolytes.
Surface modification
Surfcatant properties and association to micelles, vesicles, liquid crystals and biomembranes.
Emulsions, microemulsions and foams.
Gels
Intended learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to provide a broad, fundamental basis in surface and colloid chemistry and its applications.
After completing the course, a student should be able to:
- Explain aspects of surface, colloid and soft matter chemistry.
- Apply surface and colloid science on interfacial phenomena.
- Communicate and present surface and colloid science.
Course Disposition
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Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
At least 150 credits from grades 1, 2 and 3 of which at least 110 credits from years 1 and 2, and bachelor's work must be completed, within a programme that includes:
75 university credits (hp) in chemistry or chemical engineering, 20 university credits (hp) in mathematics and 6 university credits (hp) in computer science or corresponding.
Recommended prerequisites
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Equipment
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Literature
K. Holmberg et al. Surfactants and Polymers in Aqueous Solution John Wiley & Sons, 2002
Utdelat material.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- LAB1 - Laborations, 2,0 hp, betygsskala: P, F
- TEN1 - Written exam, 5,5 hp, betygsskala: A, B, C, D, E, FX, 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.
Other requirements for final grade
Laboratory Work (LAB1; 2 credits)
Examination (TEN1; 5.5 credits)
Final grade will be the same as the grade of the examination.
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 web
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Main field of study
Chemical Science and Engineering, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Education cycle
Second cycle
Add-on studies
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Supplementary information
The course has the same content as the course KD2070 Technical Surface Colloid Chemistry.
Only one of the courses KD2350 and KD2070 may be included in the exam.