An Introduction to Surfactants
An Introduction to Surfactants
Surfactants are surface active agents, molecules that have a significant role in emulsions, suspensions, and foams. They find widespread application in personal care, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and the food industry.Their classification, physical properties, phase behavior, their effects and applications are covered in this book.
<p>From the Contents:</p> <p>Introduction<br>Physical Chemistry of Surfactant Solutions<br>Phase Behavior of Surfactant Systems<br>Adsorption of Surfactants at the Air/Liquid and Liquid/Liquid Interfaces<br>Adsorption of Surfactants and Polymeric Surfactants at the Solid/Liquid Interface<br>Application of Surfactants in Emulsion Formation and Stabilization<br>Surfactants as Dispersants<br>Surfactants in Foams<br>Surfactants in Nanoemulsions<br>Surfactants in Microemulsions<br>Role of Surfactants in Wetting, Spreading and Adhesion<br>Surfactants in Personal Care and Cosmetics<br>Surfactants in Pharmaceuticals<br>Surfactants in Agrochemicals<br>Surfactants in Food Products</p>
Tadros, Tharwat F.
| ISBN | 9783110312126 |
|---|---|
| Artikelnummer | 9783110312126 |
| Medientyp | Buch |
| Copyrightjahr | 2014 |
| Verlag | De Gruyter |
| Umfang | XI, 224 Seiten |
| Abbildungen | 15 b/w and 70 col. ill., 12 b/w tbl. |
| Sprache | Englisch |
