CHEME 4440
Colloids and Aerosols
Dynamics of micro-and nano-particles, which contain many molecules but are small enough that molecular effects are important. Topics include: the formation and growth of particles; their transport, rheological and phase behaviors; and their role in technologies including paints, foods, health-care products, drug delivery, composite materials and air pollution control.
Topics
- Analyze the electrostatic, van der Waals, Brownian, polymer-induced, and hydrodynamic forces acting on interacting particles.
- Describe how suspension microstructures develop in different physicochemical and flow environments.
- Describe the literature in an area of application of colloids or aerosols and be able to discuss the role of the principles of colloid/aerosol science in this application.
Official roster learning outcomes
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027