The function of surfactants

Author: Xu Yanli
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Publish Date: 2000-06-01
Features: This book systematically discusses the physicochemical properties of various surfaces (interfaces) related to the functions of surfactants, including fundamental theories such as the generation and measurement of surface tension, the relationship between the additional pressure of liquids and the radius of curvature, the relationship between liquid vapor pressure and the radius of curvature, as well as adhesion and spreading at gas-liquid and liquid-liquid interfaces, and electrochemical phenomena at solid-liquid interfaces. Additionally, it provides a detailed discussion of the basic principles of adsorption, wetting, permeation and waterproofing, emulsification and demulsification, foaming and defoaming, detergent action, solubilization, dispersion and coagulation, antistatic and lubrication on interfaces, as well as their practical applications in industries such as petroleum exploration and extraction, mining, pigments, pesticides, and daily chemicals.