Liquid Interfaces in Chemistry and Biology

This text is intended for use as an introduction to both the theory of surface science and its applications in modern biology and chemistry. The book attempts to explain the physical and chemical fundamentals of interfacial phenomena, and readers will find virtually all definitions and concepts needed to understand the role of interfaces in chemistry and biology.Eine Einführung in die Theorie der Oberflächenwissenschaft und ihrer Anwendungsbereiche in der modernen Biologie und Chemie. Das Buch behandelt die physikalischen und chemischen Grundlagen des Grenzflächenphänomens. Es liefert sämtliche Definitionen und Begriffe, die zum Verständnis der Funktion der Grenzflächen notwendig sind. (10/97) THERMODYNAMICS OF INTERFACES.

Introduction to Classical Thermodynamics.

Measurement of Interfacial Tension.

Adsorption at Liquid Interfaces.

ELECTRIFIED INTERFACES.

Interfacial Potentials.

Electrocapillarity.

Energetics of Extraction.

STRUCTURE OF INTERFACES.

Interfacial Structures and Electrical Double Layers.

CHEMISTRY AT LIQUID INTERFACES.

Interfacial Catalysis.

Light Energy Conversion at Liquid-Liquid Interfaces: Artificial Photosynthetic Systems.

MEMBRANES.

Membrane Thermodynamics and Electrostatics.

Mechanics of Interfaces.

Bibliography.

Appendix.

Index. THERMODYNAMICS OF INTERFACES: Introduction to Classical Thermodynamics;
Measurement of Interfacial Tension;
Adsorption at Liquid Interfaces;
ELECTRIFIED INTERFACES: Interfacial Potentials;
Electrocapillarity;
Energetics of Extraction;
STRUCTURE OF INTERFACES: Interfacial Structures and Electrical Double Layers;
CHEMISTRY AT LIQUID INTERFACES: Interfacial Catalysis;
Light Energy Conversion at Liquid-Liquid Interfaces: Artificial Photosynthetic Systems;
MEMBRANES: Membrane Thermodynamics and Electrostatics;
Membrane Mechanics;
References. ALEXANDER G. VOLKOV, PhD, is a professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of California, Santa Cruz. DAVID W. DEAMER, PhD, is a professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of California, Santa Cruz.

DARRELL L. TANELIAN, MD, PhD, holds the Jane and Bill Browning, Jr., Chair in Medical Science at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas.

VLADISLAV S. MARKIN, PhD, DrSci, is a professor in the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. A clear, authoritative introduction to the physics and chemistry of liquid interfaces--indispensable for professionals and advanced students in science and engineering.

This book offers a comprehensive, concise treatment of surface science theory and its applications in biology and chemistry. With the contributions of four leading scholars representing bioelectrochemistry, membrane biophysics, and thermodynamics, Liquid Interfaces in Chemistry and Biology includes:
* An introduction to general principles of classical thermodynamics, the measurement of interfacial tension, and adsorption at liquid interfaces (employing the methods of Gibbs and Hansen).
* A section on electrified interfaces, including new material on Hansen's method of capillarity and the energetics of extraction.
* An exploration of interfacial structure, featuring such latest tools as visualization by molecular dynamics and laser photochemistry at liquid interfaces.
* A discussion of the chemistry of interfacial catalysis, including the theory of ion transfer across interfaces and photoelectrochemistry with environmental applications.
* Complete coverage of biological membranes, with clear explanations of such complex topics as membrane electrostatics and mechanosensitivity.