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Study programmes 2010-2011Last update : 11/04/2011
ALIM0007-1  Physical chemistry of formulations
Duration :  18h Th, 6h Pr
Credits/ECTS :  
Master in Chemistry and Bio-industries, Professional Focus, 1st yearFirst semester2
Master in Forests and natural Areas Engineering, Professional Focus, 1st yearFirst semester2
Required preliminary complements to register in the Advanced Master in Food Science and technologyFirst semester2
Holder(s) :  Christophe Blecker
Language :  French language
Course contents :  Water, hydrophobicity, hydrophobic interactives
Rheology
Colloïdal systems
Colloïdal stability (electrostatic stabilization and DLVO theory)
Zeta potential
Surface tension and surface free energy
- cohesion and adhesion energies
- spreading coefficient
- Gibbs adsorption isotherm
Emulsifiers properties : hydrophile-lipophile balance, phase diagram, CMC
Course objective :  To lay the foundations of physico-chemical properties that influence formulation stability especially colloïdal stability.
After completing the course the student is expected to
- understand the physico-chemical properties that influence formulation stability
- master the basic knowledge that concern food colloidal stability
- master emulsifiers properties
Prerequisites :  Thermodynamic
-- TA202 - Techniques of food preparation and preservation
Organization :  Lectures : 18h
Practical Works : 6h
Written notes :  Courses
Litterature available in library of Techno IAA
Assessment :  Oral examination (100%)


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