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Foams are ubiquitous in our daily lives. Their presence is highly desirable in certain foods, drinks and cosmetics, and they are essential in oil recovery and mineral extraction. In some industrial processes (such as the manufacture of glass, paper and wine) foams are an unwelcome by-product.This book is the first to provide a thorough description of all aspects of the physico-chemical properties of foams. It sets out what is known about their structure, their stability, and their rheology. Engineers, researchers and students will find descriptions of all the key concepts, illustrated by numerous applications, as well as experiments and exercises for the reader. A solutions manual for lecturers is available via the publisher's web site.

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This is a comprehensive survey of foam science written by some of the leading practitioners in the field. The book is particularly effective at covering dynamic aspects, including foam rheology, a subject that has developed immensely in recent years: the book is therefore an exceedingly valuable reference. * Paul Grassia, School of Chemical Engineering and Analytical Science, University of Manchester * A wide survey of the basic physics of foams, composed by a team of distinguished contributors to the field. Well organised and attractively illustrated, it will be an essential guide to our present understanding of the subject. * Denis Weaire, School of Physics, Trinity College Dublin *

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Prof. Isabelle Cantat Professor at Universite de Rennes 1, and Research Scientist at the Institut de Physique de Rennes, Universite de Rennes 1. Prof. Sylvie Cohen-Addad Professor at Universite Paris-Est Marne-la-Vallee, and Research Scientist at the Institut des Nano-Sciences de Paris, Universite Pierre et Marie Curie - Paris 6. Dr. Florence Elias Lecturer at Universite Pierre et Marie Curie - Paris 6, and Research Scientist at the Laboratoire Matiere et Systemes Complexes, Universite Paris 7. Dr. Francois Graner Senior CNRS Research Scientist (Directeur de Recherche) at the Laboratoire Matiere et Systemes Complexes, Universite Paris 7. Prof. Reinhard Hoehler Professor at Universite Paris-Est Marne-la-Vallee, and Research Scientist at the Institut des Nano-Sciences de Paris, Universite Pierre et Marie Curie - Paris 6. Dr. Olivier Pitois Senior IFSTTAR Research Scientist (Directeur de Recherche) at the Laboratoire Navier, CNRS, Ecole des Ponts ParisTech, IFSTTAR. Dr. Florence Rouyer Lecturer at Universite de Paris Est - Marne la Vallee and Research Scientist at the Laboratoire Navier, CNRS, Ecole des Ponts ParisTech, IFSTTAR Dr. Arnaud Saint-Jalmes CNRS Research Scientist at the Institut de Physique de Rennes, Universite de Rennes 1.

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