Functional surfactants

Author: Liang Zhizhi
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Publish Date: 2002-04-01
Features: During the compilation of this book, efforts were made to ensure the connection between theory and practice, with language that is easy to understand and clear explanations. Since the book emphasizes practicality, most theories are only briefly introduced. In the book, where components, concentrations, and contents are expressed in %, they generally refer to mass fraction. The book is divided into four chapters. Chapter 1 focuses on the development of functional surfactants, introducing the recent development status of surfactants and emphasizing the structure and performance characteristics of various functional surfactants. Chapter 2 discusses the functions of surfactants, highlighting the scientific methods and research results used in studying the wetting, emulsification, dispersion, solubilization, foaming and defoaming, and detergency of surfactants. Chapter 3 explores the interactions between surfactants and other substances, introducing specific research methods to achieve a comprehensive understanding of surfactant performance. Chapter 4 covers the application fields and new advancements of surfactants, introducing their applications in fourteen industries (or fields) such as medicine, food, cosmetics, detergents, and pesticides, along with the latest progress. It aims to help readers understand the development direction of surfactant research and application, as well as market trends.