Covers the properties of soft matter, including self-assembly, polymers, colloids, intermolecular forces, and the significance of soft materials in diverse applications.
Explores the formation and properties of micelles, the role of amphiphilic molecules in solubilizing fats, lyotropic liquid crystals, surface tension, and the Gibbs adsorption isotherm.
Explores the flow behavior, models, viscosity, processing, and elastic properties of polymers, including thermoplasts, thermosets, elastomers, and 3D printing.
Explores the synthesis and applications of polymer brushes, including controlled polymerization techniques and their use in protein microarrays and cell adhesion.
