Van der Waals Forces Between Particle and Surface

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Van der Waals forces between a particle and a surface are less commonly discussed than particle-particle interactions, leading to a scarcity of literature on the topic. Chemistry and physics textbooks may provide foundational knowledge, but specific discussions on particle-surface interactions often require more advanced resources. Intermolecular forces between the molecules of the particle and the surface are crucial for understanding these interactions. A recommended review paper titled "Theoretical Models for Surface Forces and Adhesion and Their Measurement Using Atomic Force Microscopy" can provide further insights. Exploring these resources will enhance understanding of the complexities involved in van der Waals forces in this context.
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Hey,

I was hoping to be directed to some literature regarding the van der waals forces between a particle and a surface.

I have found lots of models regarding particle-particle forces but no extensions of this.

Thanks
 
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Gwinterz said:
Hey,

I was hoping to be directed to some literature regarding the van der waals forces between a particle and a surface.

I have found lots of models regarding particle-particle forces but no extensions of this.

Thanks
What literature has one found.

Chemistry textbooks and some physics texts should describe Van der Waals forces.

For a particle (of a set of molecules) and a surface, ostensibly a different set of molecules, one might not find a discussion in an elementary textbook. One then has to look for intermolecular forces between molecules of the particle and surface.

An elementary discussion.

http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/chemical/waal.html

http://antoine.frostburg.edu/chem/senese/101/liquids/faq/h-bonding-vs-london-forces.shtml
 
For future reference,

There is a pretty good review paper which was published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences.

The title is:
Theoretical Models for Surface Forces and Adhesion and Their Measurement Using Atomic Force Microscopy
 
So I know that electrons are fundamental, there's no 'material' that makes them up, it's like talking about a colour itself rather than a car or a flower. Now protons and neutrons and quarks and whatever other stuff is there fundamentally, I want someone to kind of teach me these, I have a lot of questions that books might not give the answer in the way I understand. Thanks
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