Thermodynamics of Colloids

Thermodynamics of colloids studies how energy and forces influence tiny particles dispersed in a fluid. It explains why colloids remain stable without settling or clumping, considering factors like particle interactions, temperature, and concentration. These forces include electrostatic repulsions and van der Waals attractions, which balance to keep particles evenly dispersed. Understanding these interactions helps in designing stable food products, medicines, and materials, by controlling conditions to maintain or alter the colloid’s structure and behavior over time.