Surfactants
and Polymers
in Aqueous Solution

Second Edition
by K. Holmberg et al

This reference is unique in that it discusses the solution chemistry of both surfactants and polymers and also the interactions between the two. The book, which is based on successful courses given by the authors since 1992, is a revised and extended version of the first edition that became a market success with six reprints since 1998.

Surfactants and Polymers in Aqueous Solution is broad in scope, providing both theoretical insights and practical help for those active in the area. It contains a thorough discussion of surfactant types and gives information of main routes of preparation. A chapter on novel surfactants has been included in the new edition. Physicochemical phenomena such as self-assembly in solution, adsorption, gel formation and foaming are discussed in detail. Particular attention is paid to the solution behaviour of surfactants and polymers containing polyoxyethylene chains.

Surface active polymers are presented and their interaction with surfactants is a core topic of the book. Protein-surfactant interaction is also important and a new chapter deals with this issue. Microemulsions are treated in depth and several important application such as detergency and their use as media for chemical reactions are presented. Emulsions and the choice of emulsifier is discussed in some detail. The new edition also contains chapters on rheology and wetting.

Surfactants and Polymers in Aqueous Solution is aimed at those dealing with surface chemistry research at universities and with surfactant formulation in industry.

Contents

1. Introduction to Surfactants
2. Surfactant Micellization
3. Phase Behaviour of Concentrated Surfactant Systems
4. Physicochemical Properties of Surfactants and Polymers Containing Oxyethylene Groups
5. Mixed Micelles
6. Microemulsions
7. Intermolecular Interactions
8. Colloidal Forces
9. Polymers in Solution
10. Regular Solution Theory
11. Novel Surfactants
12. Surface Active Polymers
13. Surfactant-Polymer Systems
14. Surfactant-Protein Mixtures
15. An Introduction to the Rheology of Polymer and Surfactant Solutions
16. Surface Tension and Adsorption at the Air-Water Interface
17. Adsorption of Surfactants at Solid Surfaces
18. Wetting and Wetting Agents, Hydrophobization and Hydrophobizing Agents
19. Interaction of Polymers with Surfaces
20. Foaming of Surfactant Solutions
21. Emulsions and Emulsifiers
22. Microemulsions for Soil and Oil Removal
23. Chemical Reactions in Microheterogeneous Systems

Appendices
Index

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