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 useHinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
DREW MYERS obtained his Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry with secondary specialization in Medicinal Chemistry at the University of Utah in 1974 and his M.Sc. in Surface and Colloid Science at the University of Bristol in 1979. He has been a consultant in surface, colloid, organic, and polymer chemistry since 1986.
Inhaltsangabe
Preface xv
1 An Overview of Surfactant Science and Technology 1
1.1 A Brief History of Surfactant Science and Technology 3
1.2 Surfactants in the Modern World 5
1.3 The Economics of Surfactant Science and Technology 8
1.4 The Near-Term Economic and Technological Future for Surfactants 10
1.5 Surfactantsin the Environment 11
1.6 A Surfactant Glossary 13
2 The Classification of Surfactants 17
2.1 The Basic Structure of Amphiphilic Molecules 17
2.2 A Systematic Classification of Surfactants 19
2.2.1 Surfactant Solubilizing Groups 19
2.2.2 Making a Choice 21
2.3 The Generic Anatomy of Surfactants 21
2.3.1 The Many Faces of Dodecane 22
2.3.2 Surfactant Solubilizing Groups 25
2.3.3 Common Surfactant Hydrophobic Groups 26
2.3.3.1 The Natural Fatty Acids 27
2.3.3.2 Saturated Hydrocarbons or Paraffins 28
2.3.3.3 Olefins 28
2.3.3.4 Alkyl Benzenes 29
2.3.3.5 Alcohols 29
2.3.3.6 Alkyl Phenols 30
2.3.3.7 Polyoxypropylenes 30
2.3.3.8 Fluorocarbons 31
2.3.3.9 Silicone Surfactants 32
2.3.3.10 Miscellaneous Biological Structures 32
2.4 The Systematic Classification of Surfactants 33
