Rheology and Structure of Complex Fluids

Useful References and Textbooks

 

Rheology : Principles, Measurements, and Applications
by Christopher W. Macosko

A good practical guide to experimental rheology.
Introduction to Physical Polymer Science, 3rd Edition
by L. H. Sperling

Basics of polymer science, synthesis, thermodynamics and physical chemistry. 
Fundamentals of Polymers
by A. Kumar and R. K. Gupta

Basics of polymer science - emphasis on polymer engineering and reactor engineering.

Principles of Colloid and Surface Chemistry
by P. C. Hiemenz and R. Rajagopalan

Basics of colloid and surface chemistry.

Colloidal Dispersions
by W. B. Russel, D. A. Saville and W. R. Schowalter

Classic text on the dynamics and behavior of colloidal dispersions.

Optical Rheometry of Complex Fluids : Theory and Practice of Optical Rheometry
by G. G. Fuller

Fundamental concepts of rheo-optics.  Several topical case studies to demonstrate application of techniques.