SURFACTANTS

Elsa Loureiro (up202103713)

Master´s Degree in Science and Technology of Nanomaterials
 • Abbreviation of the term Surface Active
INTRODUCTION Agents
• Amphiphilic molecules that create self-
assembled molecular clusters called micelles
• Adsorption to the interface between a
solution and a different phase, changing their
properties

Fig.1: Micelle Structure. Retrived from: Fig.2: Structure of a surfactant molecule. Retrived from (Chuo et al., 2014)
http://www.chem.ucla.edu/~harding/IGOC/M/micelle.html
CL A S S A N D
S TR U CT U RE

Fig.3: Structure of the different types of surfactants. Retrived from (Shiri et al., 2019).
 PROCESSING

Nature of Resources
Oleochemical:most commonly
vegetable oils.

Petrochemical: crude oil

Fig.4: Key derivatives and major intermediates used in surfactant production.

Retrived from (Knepper & Berna, 2003)
A
PROPERTIES

B • Micellization
• Increase Solubility
• Surface Tension reduction
• Wetting
• Emulsification

Fig. 5: Micelle formation (A) Retrived from (Dave & Joshi, 2017)
Representation of the mechanism of action of surfactants (B) Retrived
from https://www.ipcol.com/blog/an-easy-guide-to-understanding-
surfactants/
 APLICATIONS

Cationic Anionic Zwitterionics Nonionic

• Anticorrosion agent • Anticorrosion agent • Shampoos and • Spermicides

(Surface: Steel) • Powder and liquid personal care • Eletrophoretic
• Hair Conditioner laundry detergentes products (very low techniques
• Bactericide • Emulsifier in eye and skin • Laundry detergentes
• Topical antiseptics Pesticides irritation) • Drug Delivery
• Textile softener • Hand dishwashing
liquids
 REFERENCES

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