Francis & Taylor (CRC Press) has just published Dr. G. Bognolo book “Surface Active Agents: Historical Perspectives and Future Developments”.
The production and use of surface active agents have seen various evolutions over the centuries, yet rarely, if ever, has this information been collated in one single place.
Covering all surfactant classes in a clear and concise style, from their properties and application to the evolution of their production processes, this book offers a comprehensive overview of the field. It is both a record of important documents and intellectual property as well as a springboard for possible future developments.
Key features:
- Covers both man-made and natural surfactants
- Includes abundant references to production processes and developments of Intellectual property
- Provides a complete background to the field of surface active agents today
The book gives access to an extraordinary wealth of information developed in the golden years of the surfactants industry, between 1930 and 1940 when surfactants of all classes were synthesised, characterised, produced in industrial scale and commercialized, in a sequence of events never seen before and not seen thereafter.
Molecular structures, synthetic routes, basic structure-performance relationships, use of sustainable raw materials to quote a few, saw the light at the time. A lot fell into oblivion because of the lack of immediate interest at the time, but remains nevertheless of great potential value in an environment that has significantly evolved since.
From producers and formulators of surface active agents to raw materials suppliers, to regulators, to specialized consultants, to professors and students this book will be of interest to both academics and industry professionals.
ISBN: 9781032517681 (hbk)
ISBN: 9781032517735 (pbk)
ISBN: 9781003403869 (ebk)
DOI: 10.1201/9781003403869
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