Quest for an eco-friendly alternative surfactant: Surface and foam characteristics of natural surfactants
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2017.03.013
Abstract: Surfactants are amphiphilic molecules that reduce the surface tension of water and are extensively used for domestic and industrial purpose. Today it is increasingly desirable to replace synthetic surfactants with naturally derived molecules with a… read more here.
Keywords: pyagi phool; surface; natural surfactants; surface tension ... See more keywords
A state-of-the-art review on the application of natural surfactants in enhanced oil recovery
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DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2020.114888
Abstract: Abstract Surfactant injection into a depleted hydrocarbon reservoir is one of the ways to reduce residual oil saturation, thereby enhancing crude oil production. However, surfactants emanating from petroleum sources are toxic, costly, and not biodegradable.… read more here.
Keywords: recovery; natural surfactants; surfactants enhanced; application ... See more keywords
Natural Surfactants-Based Ag Nanofluids for Enhanced Wettability on Hair Surface
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DOI: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.7b03943
Abstract: The uses of natural products in personal care have increased gradually in recent years because of their nontoxic nature as compared to conventional chemical compounds. This study deals with the solution behaviors of three natural… read more here.
Keywords: wettability hair; hair; hair surface; natural surfactants ... See more keywords