Version 1
: Received: 2 October 2024 / Approved: 2 October 2024 / Online: 3 October 2024 (10:59:49 CEST)
How to cite:
Kosior, D.; Wiertel-Pochopień, A.; Morga, M.; Witkowski, Ł.; Zawala, J. Effect of Synthetic Polypeptide – Bio-Surfactant Composition on the Formation and Stability of Foams. Preprints2024, 2024100185. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202410.0185.v1
Kosior, D.; Wiertel-Pochopień, A.; Morga, M.; Witkowski, Ł.; Zawala, J. Effect of Synthetic Polypeptide – Bio-Surfactant Composition on the Formation and Stability of Foams. Preprints 2024, 2024100185. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202410.0185.v1
Kosior, D.; Wiertel-Pochopień, A.; Morga, M.; Witkowski, Ł.; Zawala, J. Effect of Synthetic Polypeptide – Bio-Surfactant Composition on the Formation and Stability of Foams. Preprints2024, 2024100185. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202410.0185.v1
APA Style
Kosior, D., Wiertel-Pochopień, A., Morga, M., Witkowski, Ł., & Zawala, J. (2024). Effect of Synthetic Polypeptide – Bio-Surfactant Composition on the Formation and Stability of Foams. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202410.0185.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Kosior, D., Łukasz Witkowski and Jan Zawala. 2024 "Effect of Synthetic Polypeptide – Bio-Surfactant Composition on the Formation and Stability of Foams" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202410.0185.v1
Abstract
In recent decades, numerous studies have focused on finding environmentally friendly substitutes for commonly used petrochemical–based compounds. This paper explores the potential use of poly-L-lysine/rhamnolipids and poly-L-glutamic acid/ethyl lauroyl arginate mixtures, for foam formation and stabilization. Two complementary methods were employed to investigate the synergistic and antagonistic effects of these mixed polyelectrolyte/surfactant systems: (1) the thinning and rupture of thin foam films formed under dynamic conditions were monitored using a dynamic fluid-film interferometer (DFI), and (2) foamability tests were conducted using a standard dynamic foam analyzer (DFA). The results demonstrated that adding polyelectrolyte to an oppositely charged surfactant primarily induces a synergistic effect, enhancing foaming properties and extending foam lifetime. Furthermore, interferometric methods confirmed improved stability and slower drainage of thin foam films in systems containing synthetic polypeptides.
Chemistry and Materials Science, Physical Chemistry
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