Presenting fundamental knowledge of surface science, this concise volume uses solved examples to illustrate basic principles and provide deeper understanding to a broad audience including chemists and engineers working for the first time on surface-related problems. It discusses new developments in the field such as system miniaturization, alternatives to HLB (Hydrophilic-lipophilic balance) with surfactant phase behavior, and new applications including lab-on-a-chip, MEMS, and more. Drawing on the expertise of a known authority in the field, it also addresses interdisciplinary applications in fields such as nanotechnology, microfluidics, and tissue engineering.