Surface Active Agents and Polymers in Aqueous Solutions: Second Edition

Author: Holmberg
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: This book was completed by experts from several universities and colleges in Sweden. The author's perspective is unique, as pointed out in the preface, discussing surfactants and polymers together serves to connect the theory of surfactant aqueous solutions with the theory of water-soluble polymers. In practical applications, surfactants often coexist with polymers in the same system. Discussing their interactions undoubtedly aligns better with the physicochemical behavior of surfactants and polymers under these environmental conditions, providing greater guidance for practical applications. The book is divided into 23 chapters, covering topics such as surfactants and novel surfactants, interactions and phase behavior as well as rheological behavior between surfactants, polymer solutions, and the interaction between surfactants and water-soluble polymers, the interaction between surfactants and proteins. The later chapters also discuss the applications of surfactants, such as their use as wetting agents, emulsifiers, detergents, etc. The chemistry of microemulsions and chemical reactions in microemulsions are also important parts of the content. This book is characterized by its novel material, rich content, and a balance between theory and practice. It can serve as a textbook for undergraduate students in related fields, as well as a reference for research and technical personnel, university teachers, and graduate students in related disciplines.