Some Surface Tension Phenomena exhibited

Surface Phenomena

of proteins at fluid interfaces, kinetics of adsorption of proteins at fluid interfaces, interfacial rheology, competitive adsorption of emulsifier-protein mixtures, hydrophile-lipophile balance.

Tension and creep phenomena in peripheral nerve.

Tension introduced into peripheral nerves during their surgical repair may reduce the success of this procedure. Two mechanical factors are important; the tension required to effect a repair, and the rate at which this tension changes after surgery. These two factors have been investigated in the rat sciatic nerve. The results show an increasing resistance to elongation of the nerves with incre...

Surface-tension phenomena in organismal biology: an introduction to the symposium.

Flows driven by surface tension are both ubiquitous and diverse, involving the drinking of birds and bees, the flow of xylem in plants, the impact of raindrops on animals, respiration in humans, and the transmission of diseases in plants and animals, including humans. The fundamental physical principles underlying such flows provide a unifying framework to interpret the adaptations of the micro...

Thermodynamics of Surface Phenomena

The thermodynamic treatment of the interfacial region corresponding to two fluid phases in contact is discussed. The features of this analysis which are reviewed include the classical treatment of Gibbs and the extensions to this treatment which are due to Buff. It is shown that these extensions are essential if the logical structure of the analysis is to be regarded as complete.

CHE 385M Surface Phenomena