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Partha Mukherjee¹, Susanta K Padhan, Sukalyan Dash

¹Centre of Studies in Surface Science and Technology, School of Chemistry, Sambalpur University, Jyoti Vihar, India.

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Cloud point technology utilizes surfactant clouding phenomena for separation. This study reviews clouding behavior, determination methods, and applications in extracting various substances.

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Physical Chemistry
Colloid and Surface Science

Background:

Clouding is a phase transition phenomenon observed in surfactant solutions.
Cloud point technology offers a unique method for separation and extraction.

Purpose of the Study:

To thoroughly discuss the phenomenon of clouding and its applications.
To elucidate the phase behavior and determination methods for cloud point in various surfactant systems.
To review the effects of structural variations and additives on clouding phenomena.

Main Methods:

Review of existing literature on cloud point technology.
Analysis of phase behavior in anionic, cationic, nonionic surfactants, and microemulsions.
Investigation of additive effects (electrolytes, nonelectrolytes, organic substances, ionic surfactants) on clouding.

Main Results:

Clouding phenomena and phase behavior in diverse surfactant systems were elucidated.
The influence of structural variations and various additives on clouding was analyzed.
Morphological studies of clouds and their application potential were explored.

Conclusions:

Cloud point technology is a versatile tool with broad applications.
Additives significantly influence surfactant clouding, enabling tunable separation processes.
The technology is applicable for extracting trace inorganic, organic materials, pesticides, and proteins.