Surface nanobubbles are nanoscopic gaseous domains on immersed substrates which can
survive for days. They were first speculated to exist about 20 years ago, based on stepwise …

We present here a brief review of direct force measurements between hydrophobic surfaces
in aqueous solutions. For almost 70 years, researchers have attempted to understand the …

This book should prove to be the definitive work explaining van der Waals forces, how to
calculate them and take account of their impact under any circumstances and conditions …

Understanding the limits of fine particle flotation is the key to the selective separation of fine
mineral particles. Fine particles have low collision efficiencies with gas bubbles and float …

Interactions between hydrophobic surfaces at nanometer separation distances in aqueous
solutions are important in a number of biological and industrial processes. Force …

Surface nanobubbles and micropancakes are two recent discoveries in interfacial physics.
They are nanoscopic gaseous domains that form at the solid/liquid interface. The …

The word tribology originates from the Greek word tribos, which means “friction, rub,
grind,”“to wear away,” or “science of friction.” Tribology is the study of science and …

This review focuses on the importance of air presence at hydrophobic solid surfaces for
wetting film rupture and kinetics of three phase contact formation. Affinity to air is a typical …

Surface nanobubbles (NBs) are stable gaseous phases in liquids that form at the interface
with solid substrates. They have been particularly intriguing for their high stability that …

The hydrophobic interaction plays a critical role in a wide range of molecular phenomena in
numerous biological and engineering systems. Using a Surface Forces Apparatus (SFA) …