Surfactants are a type of chemical substance, also known as surfactants.
They can reduce the surface tension of liquids in water or other
solvents, making them easier to disperse, emulsify, and dissolve other
substances. The molecular structure of surfactants gives them both
hydrophilicity (hydrophilic groups) and hydrophobicity (hydrophobic
groups), which allows them to form a thin film on the surface of the
liquid and alter its surface properties.
Surfactants have a wide range of applications in various fields,
including cleaning agents, personal care products, food processing,
agriculture, medicine, lubricants, etc. In cleaning agents, they help
remove dirt and grease; In food processing, they are used as emulsifiers
and stabilizers; In personal care products, they endow products with
foam and cleaning ability; In the field of medicine, they are used for
drug delivery, etc.
Overall, surfactants play an important role in modern industry and daily
life, providing critical support for the manufacturing and
functionality of many
products.
