| Abstrakt: |
The ability of dilute surfactant solutions to solubilize water-insoluble substances to form stable systems is termed solubilization. Reviewed are the mechanism, methods for measurement, and temperature effect. Discussed in detail are surfactant structure and solubilizates, and the principles of solubilization involved. The application of solubilization to detergency operations is discussed broadly. It is concluded that solubilization is a minor, difficultly measurable factor in the large majority of aqueous cleaning operations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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