Surfactants—SWOT Portfolio
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Physical Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2026 | Viewed by 280
Editors
Interests: electrokinetic phenomena; mercerization; adsorption and desorption of surfactants; washing; detergency; fluorescent whitening agents in detergents; enzymes; bio-innovation in textile chemistry; UV absorbers; processes of dry and wet cleaning; cosmetotextiles; microplastic; functionalization of textiles
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Interests: optimization of washing processes; functionalisation in textile care; optical brighteners and UV absorbers in detergents; UV protection and functionalization; hygiene and laundering of hospital protective textiles; fibre release influenced by washing and artificial ageing; textile and leather finishing and care
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The editors of this Special Issue invite you to share your knowledge and research findings on surfactants, with the aim of creating a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) portfolio.
The dual characteristics of surfactant molecules and their remarkable potential have attracted the interest of researchers and R&D engineers for many years, as they seek to improve molecular architecture, surface interactions, efficiency, synergy, durability, and environmental benefits.
The study of surfactants encompasses a wide range of interdisciplinary topics, including their physicochemical properties, adsorption behavior, and interactions with various surfaces. Understanding these aspects is crucial for optimizing their performance and addressing environmental considerations.
In this Special Issue, we welcome contributions that explore theoretical approaches, applications, interactions, adsorption, optimization, chemical analytical methods, interferences, and environmental impacts associated with surfactants. Interest is welcomed from scientists in various fields whose research advances the current state of the art.
Prof. Dr. Tanja Pušić
Assoc. Prof. Tihana Dekanić
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- surfactants
- surfaces
- adsorption
- formulations
- ecological approach
- environmental assessment
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