The term superhydrophilicity is only 11–12 years old and was introduced just after the
explosion of research on superhydrophobic surfaces, in response to the demand for …

The atomic force microscope (AFM) is not only a tool to image the topography of solid
surfaces at high resolution. It can also be used to measure force-versus-distance curves …

This volume chronicles the proceedings of the Third International Symposium on Contact
Angle, Wettability and Adhesion held in Providence, Rhode Island, May 20a 23, 2002. This …

An experimental procedure is presented to order kaolinite particles on substrates for
interrogation of the two basal plane surfaces by atomic force microscopy. Surface force …

Colloidal adhesion to membrane surfaces is an important parameter in determining
membrane fouling propensity and in optimizing membrane cleaning strategies. It has …

Understanding nanoparticle diffusion within non-Newtonian biological and synthetic fluids is
essential in designing novel formulations (eg, nanomedicines for drug delivery, shampoos …

Atomic force microscopy (AFM) is capable of solid surface characterization at the
microscopic and submicroscopic scales. It can also be used for the determination of surface …

This review article describes the fundamental principles of atomic force spectroscopy (AFS)
and how this technique became a useful tool to investigate adhesion forces. AFS is a …

Anisotropic surface properties of minerals play an important role in a variety of fields. With a
focus on the two most intensively investigated silicate minerals (ie, phyllosilicate minerals …

In this study, one reverse osmosis (XLE) and two nanofiltration (NF90 and NF270)
membranes were fouled by silica to evaluate its effect on the flux decline as well as the …