000			01828 a2200217 4500
003			OSt
005			20220208151202.0
020			_a9781138724440
040			_cIIT Kanpur
041			_aeng
082			_a530.41 _bH618f2
100			_aHirst, Linda S.
245			_aFundamentals of soft matter science [2nd ed.] _cLinda S. Hirst
250			_a2nd ed.
260			_bCRC Press _c2020 _aBoca Raton
300			_axix, 283p
520			_athis revised edition continues to provide the most approachable introduction to the structure, characteristics, and everyday applications of soft matter. It begins with a substantially revised overview of the underlying physics and chemistry common to soft materials. Subsequent chapters comprehensively address the different classes of soft materials, from liquid crystals to surfactants, polymers, colloids, and biomaterials, with vivid, full-color illustrations throughout. There are new worked examples throughout, new problems, some deeper mathematical treatment, and new sections on key topics such as diffusion, active matter, liquid crystal defects, surfactant phases and more. • Introduces the science of soft materials, experimental methods used in their study, and wide-ranging applications in everyday life. • Provides brand new worked examples throughout, in addition to expanded chapter problem sets and an updated glossary. • Includes expanded mathematical content and substantially revised introductory chapters. This book will provide a comprehensive introductory resource to both undergraduate and graduate students discovering soft materials for the first time and is aimed at students with an introductory college background in physics, chemistry or materials science.
650			_aSoft condensed matter
650			_aCondensed matter
942			_cBK
999			_c565397 _d565397