ABSTRACT

This reference features the latest findings surrounding the physicochemical aspects of surfactant and polymer systems to facilitate the design and understanding of novel and advanced drug delivery formulations. It covers the basics of surfactant and polymer surface activity and self-assembly, the various types of structures formed by such compounds

chapter 1|18 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|32 pages

Micelles

chapter 3|36 pages

Liquid Crystalline Phases

chapter 4|46 pages

Liposomes

chapter 5|28 pages

Microemulsions

chapter 6|40 pages

Emulsions

chapter 7|14 pages

Aerosols, Bubbles, and Foams

chapter 8|46 pages

Polymer Solutions and Gels

chapter 9|32 pages

Polymer Particles