Synthesis of water-soluble surfactants using catalysed condensation polymerisation in green reaction media
Amy R. Goddard, Edward A. Apebende, Joachim C. Lentz, Kim Carmichael, Vincenzo Taresco, Derek J. Irvine, Steven M. Howdle
Abstract
) can dramatically improve conversion by reducing reaction viscosity, lowering reaction temperature, and driving condensate removal. We also evaluate the performance of the new biobased surfactants, focussing upon surface tension, and critical micelle concentration.
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CatalysisCondensationPolymerizationPolymerCondensation reactionChemistryChemical engineeringPolymer chemistryOrganic chemistryThermodynamicsEngineeringPhysicsbiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesAdvanced Polymer Synthesis and CharacterizationChemical Synthesis and Reactions