| An Introduction to Surfactants Contributor(s): Tadros, Tharwat F. (Author) |
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ISBN: 3110312123 ISBN-13: 9783110312126 Publisher: de Gruyter OUR PRICE: $93.10 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Chemistry - Industrial & Technical - Technology & Engineering | Chemical & Biochemical - Science | Chemistry - Physical & Theoretical |
| Dewey: 668.1 |
| LCCN: 2013045277 |
| Series: de Gruyter Textbook |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 6.5" W x 9.4" (1.00 lbs) 235 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. The main objective of this graduate level textbook is to present an overview of the classification, physical properties, phase behavior, their effects and applications of surfactants, e.g. as emulsifiers, foam stabilizer, in nano- and microemulsions and as wetting agents. |