Surfactants from Renewable Raw Materials

by Divya Bajpai Tripathy (Editor), Anjali Gupta (Editor), Arvind Kumar Jain (Editor)

Surfactants are often completely invisible to us and yet they are present in almost every chemical that we use in our daily life. They are found in toothpastes, cosmetics, sunscreens, mayonnaise, detergents, and an array of cleaning products. Traditional surfactants are known to have adverse environmental impacts spurring research into eco-friendly and cost-effective surfactants from renewable resources. Surfactants from Renewable Raw Materials examines the class of surfactants synthesized using plant-based raw materials detailing their properties, applications, bioavailability, and biodegradability. The concluding chapter reviews patent activity over the last decade. Additional features This comprehensive reference will prove indispensable for professional and academic researchers creating or working with bio-based surfactants.

260 pages, Hardcover

Published December 22, 2021