Dutcher (soft material science, University of Guelph, Canada) and Marangoni, editor-in-chief of Food Research International, provide an overview of current scientific and technological advancements in the analysis and application of soft materials. The book is divided into four sections on synthetic polymers, complex fluids, food materials, and biomaterials. In each section, both experimental studies and modeling efforts are presented. The book will be useful as an introduction to the study of soft material physics and as a reference for industrial and materials engineers. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Representing the wide breadth academic disciplines involved in this ever-expanding area of research, this reference provides a comprehensive overview of current scientific and technological advancements in soft materials analysis and application. Documenting new and emerging challenges in this burgeoning field, Soft Materials is a unique and outstanding reference for the industrial scientist or materials engineer.
Supplies more than 1000 references, tables, and equations for an excellent introduction to the study of soft material physics and utilization.
