Surface Active Agent Properties Theory and Application

Author: Liu Cheng
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Publish Date: 2003-06-01
Features: This book is a comprehensive scientific monograph on the properties, theory, and applications of surfactants. It is divided into 21 chapters. To meet the needs of the current fine chemical industry, the theoretical part of the book elaborates on interfacial phenomena such as gas-liquid, liquid-liquid, and solid-liquid interfaces involved in surfactant theory, discussing surface thermodynamics, surface tension, interfacial tension, and their molecular theories. It also explains the types, structures, properties, and basic principles of surfactants, including wetting, emulsification, coalescence, and foaming. Particularly, it provides a detailed introduction to the theories and applications of recent developments, such as the theory of concentrated surfactant solutions, secondary particle formation, microemulsions, and proteins as emulsifiers. The application section, based on the collection of extensive new technologies and products, introduces the applications of surfactants in washing, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and hygiene, construction, leather processing, plastics, rubber, coatings, petroleum, and food, along with numerous surfactant product formulation examples. This book integrates theory, technology, and application. The theoretical part is systematic and complete, while the application section is closely tied to production practices. It is suitable for researchers in surfactant theory, production technicians, and students and teachers of relevant majors in universities and colleges.