This special symposium will cover a wide range of topics dealing with recent advances related to both tribology and surface science. Invited and contributed papers will be presented on a wide range of topics dealing with the role of surfactants in such tribological phenomena as: friction, wear, adsorption, tribochemistry, surface/interfacial interactions, emulsification, demulsification, bioresistance, oxidation, and corrosion. Also included in this special symposium are papers dealing with recent advances in the role of surfactants in the tribology of: biological systems (biomedical, cosmetic, etc); SAMs; MEMS; NEMS; manufacturing; automotive; rail light and heavy machinery. Papers dealing with theoretical, experimental, as well as technological advances will be presented.
To bring together chemists who are making contributions to understanding the forces responsible for altering the rates and equilibria of chemical reactions in surfactant systems and who are actively employing chemical reactivity to expand the range of potential applications of such systems. Areas of interest include: understanding the properties of association colloids, biomimetic chemistry, accelerating or inhibiting reactions, ion specific or Hofmeister effects, neutral, ionic, and zwitterionic surfactants, emulsions, surfactant coated nanoparticles, hydration effects, and applications of colloid chemistry to human welfare and the environment. Research in these areas is laying the foundation for the design of new surfactant systems tailored to specific applications.