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Extraction and Characterization of Surfactants from Atmospheric Aerosols
Published on: April 21, 2017
A review on progress in QSPR studies for surfactants
Jiwei Hu1, Xiaoyi Zhang2, Zhengwu Wang3
1Guizhou Provincial Key Laboratory for Information System of Mountainous Areas and Protection of Ecological Environment, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang City, Guizhou Province, 550001, China.
Abstract:
This paper presents a review on recent progress in quantitative structure-property relationship (QSPR) studies of surfactants and applications of various molecular descriptors. QSPR studies on critical micelle concentration (cmc) and surface tension (gamma) of surfactants are introduced. Studies on charge distribution in ionic surfactants by quantum chemical calculations and its effects on the structures and properties of the colloids of surfactants are also reviewed. The trends of QSPR studies on cloud point (for nonionic surfactants), biodegradation potential and some other properties of surfactants are evaluated.
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