Characterization of Solid Surfaces and Interactions at the Solid/Gas and Solid/Liquid Interfaces. Relevance to Particle Technology

Introduction

This report is concerned with the characterisation of the surfaces of solids, and with the measurement and interpretation of interactions at the solid/gas and solid/liquid interfaces insofar as they are relevant to particle technology. We are particularly concerned with how the chemistry of the surface affects the surface and interfacial chemistry of the solid. We review the techniques currently in use, and some that were never developed to their full potential. We also make recommendations for future work that could improve our understanding of the role of the surface in the behavior of fine particles.