Protein-Based Surfactants: Synthesis
Subtitle: Physicochemical Properties, and Applications (Surfactant Science)
Publisher: CRC
Published: June 6, 2001
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 312
ISBN-13: 9780824700041
Subjects: Surface chemistry & adsorption; Surface-coating technology; Science/Mathematics; Chemical Engineering (Specific Aspects); Science; Technology & Industrial Arts; Chemistry - Physical & Theoretical; Engineering - Chemical & Biochemical; General; Science / Chemistry / Physical & Theoretical; Protein-based surfactants
First sentence: Surfactants (short for surface-active agents) consist of a hydrophilic (water-compatible) head group and a hydrophobic (water-repellent) hydrocarbon tail.