Beschreibung:
A solid introduction to the field of surfactant science, this new edition provides updated information about surfactant uses, structures, and preparation, as well as seven new chapters expanding on technology applications. Offers a comprehensive introduction and reference of the science and technology of surface active materials Elaborates, more fully than prior editions, aspects of surfactant crystal structure as well as their effects on applications Adds more information on new classes and applications of natural surfactants in light of environmental consequences of surfactant use
A solid introduction to the field of surfactant science, this new edition provides updated information about surfactant uses, structures, and preparation, as well as seven new chapters expanding on technology applications.* Offers a comprehensive introduction and reference of the science and technology of surface active materials* Elaborates, more fully than prior editions, aspects of surfactant crystal structure as well as their effects on applications* Adds more information on new classes and applications of natural surfactants in light of environmental consequences of surfactant use
Chapter 1: An Overview of Surfactant Science and TechnologyChapter 2: The Classification of SurfactantsChapter 3 Surfactant Chemical Structures: Putting the Pieces TogetherChapter 4: Natural Surfactants and BiosurfactantsChapter 5: Fluid Surfaces and InterfacesChapter 6: Surfactants in Solution: Self-Assembly and Micelle FormationChapter 7: Beyond Micelles: Higher Level Self-Assembled Aggregate StructuresChapter 8: Surfactant Self-Assembled Aggregates at WorkChapter 9: Polymeric Surfactants and Surfactant-Polymer InteractionsChapter 10: EmulsionsChapter 11: Foams and Liquid AerosolsChapter 12: Solid Surfaces: Adsorption, Wetting and DispersionsChapter 13: Special Topics in Surfactant ApplicationsChapter 14: "Multiheaded" Amphiphiles: Gemini and Bolaform SurfactantsIndex