PREFACE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS INTRODUCTION The Colloidal State Classification of Emulsions, Foams, and Suspensions Characterization and Stability DISPERSED AND DISPERSED SPECIES CHARACTERIZATION Surface Area, Porosity, and Permeability Size and Size Distribution Conductivity Sedimentation, Creaming, and Centrifugation Characterization of Emulsions Characterization of Foams Characterization of Suspensions INTERFACIAL ENERGETICS Surface Area Surface and Interfacial Tensions Pressure and Curved Surfaces Contact Angle and Wettability Surfactants and Micelles Applications of Surface Activity Other Lyophilic Colloids: Microemulsions ELECTROKINETICS Charged Interfaces Electric Double Layer Electrokinetic Phenomena Electrostatic Properties in Nonaqueous Media COLLOID STABILITY Electrostatic and Dispersion Forces DLVO Theory and Practice Hydration and Steric Effects Additional Stabilizing Influences Kinetics Destabilization of Colloids COLLOID RHEOLOGY Principles Measurement Non-Newtonian Flow Properties Other Viscosity Nomenclature and Parameters Dispersion Rheology Surface Rheology Flow in Pipelines and Constraining Media PREPARATION, INHIBITION, AND DESTRUCTION OF DISPERSIONS Preparation Destruction and/or Inhibition INTRODUCTION TO PRACTICAL AND INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS General Uses Emulsions Foams Suspensions Hazards APPLICATIONS IN THE ENVIRONMENT Introduction Rocks, Sediments, and Soils Environmental Soil Remediation Water and Wastewater Treatment Spills and Other Hazards Environmental Foam Blankets MINING AND MINERAL PROCESSING APPLICATIONS Introduction Hydraulic Mining and Hydrotransport Mineral Flotation Tailings and Tailings Ponds Dust-Suppressing Foam Blankets PETROLEUM INDUSTRY APPLICATIONS Oilwells and Near Wells Reservoirs Surface Operations MANUFACTURING AND MATERIALS SCIENCE APPLICATIONS Introduction Papermaking Emulsions for Road Paving Metalworking Cleaning Processes Surface Coatings including Paints and Inks Polymer Synthesis Ceramic Manufacture Fire Fighting Foams FOOD PRODUCT AND AGRICULTURAL APPLICATIONS Introduction to Food Colloids Stabilizing Agents Preparation Stability Protein-Stabilized Emulsions Non-Protein-Stabilized Emulsions Foam Food Products Other Food Colloids Introduction to Agricultural Colloids BIOLOGICAL AND MEDICAL APPLICATIONS Introduction Vesicle Carriers Polymer Coatings Emulsion Carriers Collids in Diagnostics PERSONAL CARE PRODUCT APPLICATIONS Introduction Detergents, Shampoos Cosmetic Skin Care Products Other Personal Care Products EMERGING AREAS IN EMULSIONS, FOAMS, AND SUSPENSIONS Smart Colloids Nanodispersions Combatting Terror Agents GLOSSARAY OF EMULSION, FOAM AND SUSPENSION TERMINOLOGY Introduction Terms INDEX FIGURE CAPTIONS REFERENCES.