Surfactants are compounds that lower the surface tension (or interfacial tension) between two liquids, between a gas and a liquid, or between a liquid and a solid. Surfactants may act as detergents, wetting agents, emulsifiers, foaming agents, and dispersants.
Research Progress of DOTAP: Structure, Biological Effects and Gene Delivery Applications
DOTAP is a synthetic quaternary ammonium cationic lipid, widely adopted as a non-viral vector for nucleic acid delivery.
Oct 27，2026 Surfactant
Study on the application of OP-10
As a nonionic surfactant, OP-10 is widely applied in textile printing and dyeing, membrane technology, chemical industry, analysis and cleaning.
Oct 23，2026 Surfactant
Monolaurin for antimicrobial and synergistic bactericidal use
Monolaurin possesses broad antimicrobial activity and it inhibits MRSA biofilms and synergizes with antibiotics to alleviate bacterial drug resistance.
Oct 13，2026 Surfactant
Benzyldimethylstearylammonium Chloride: A Multifunctional Cationic Surfactant for Corrosion Inhibition and Nanomaterial Modification
Benzyldimethylstearylammonium chloride (BDMSAC) is a quaternary ammonium cationic surfactant with widespread and effective bactericidal action.
Oct 9，2026 Surfactant
Ethylene glycol distearate for Cosmetic and Thermal Application
Ethylene glycol distearate is a cosmetic pearlescent agent and plastic lubricant which can be prepared by esterification, serving as a phase change material.
Oct 8，2026 Surfactant
Aqueous two-phase system containing poly(ethylene glycol-ran-propylene glycol) monobutyl ether
Poly(ethylene glycol-ran-propylene glycol) monobutyl ether-based ATPS efficiently separates whey proteins and enriches antioxidant peptides.
Oct 4，2026 Surfactant
Properties and Interactions of Sodium Decyl Sulfate
Sodium decyl sulfate is a surfactant with good wetting, foaming and emulsifying capacity, widely used in daily cleaning, biotechnology and emulsion polymerization.
Sep 30，2026 Surfactant
Linear Alkylbenzene Sulphonates: Uses, Detergent Mechanism and Side Effects
Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonates (CAS 126-66-9), abbreviated as LAS, are synthetic anionic surfactants widely used in industrial and household cleaning agents, including laundry detergents and dishwashi
Sep 23，2026 Surfactant
Is palmitoylethanolamide safe for kidneys?
Based on current clinical evidence, palmitoylethanolamide does not appear to cause significant kidney toxicity in the doses and treatment periods studied.
Sep 18，2026 Surfactant
What's the difference between Tween 20 and Tween 80?
Tween 80 and Tween 20 are widely used nonionic surfactants in pharmaceutical, food, cosmetic, laboratory, and industrial formulations.
Sep 12，2026 Surfactant