@inbook{2f88468bbb6e488d90095222f8255ccd,
title = "Introduction to soft matter",
abstract = "In this introductory chapter we introduce the basic features and building blocks of soft matter focusing in particular on the role of interfaces. As the fundamentals of the behaviour of particles, surfactants, and polymers at interfaces are described, several classical physico-chemical concepts are introduced. A very brief historical overview of the fields of colloid and polymer science is given. Practical applications of soft matter science in areas like personal care, food technology, biology and materials science are outlined at the end of the chapter.",
author = "\{Vilanova Garcia\}, Neus and I.K. Voets",
year = "2016",
doi = "10.1007/978-3-319-24502-7\_1",
language = "English",
isbn = "978-3-319-24500-3",
series = "Lecture Notes in Physics",
publisher = "Springer",
pages = "3--27",
editor = "P.R. Lang and Y. Liu",
booktitle = "Soft matter at aqueous interfaces",
address = "Germany",
}