Surfactants

Surfactants play an important role in surface technology and are used in various applications to reduce the surface tension of liquids and improve the wetting of surfaces. These compounds consist of a hydrophilic (water-loving) and a lipophilic (fat-loving) group, which enables them to interact with both water and fat molecules.

In surface technology, surfactants are often used as a component of cleaning and degreasing agents to dissolve and remove soiling from surfaces. By reducing the surface tension, surfactants can help to ensure that dirt particles are more easily detached from the surface and suspended in the cleaning solution.

In addition, surfactants are also used in coating and dispersion processes to ensure even distribution of coating materials on the surface. They can act as wetting agents or dispersants to improve the adhesion and stability of coatings and reduce the formation of scratches, bubbles or uneven layers.

Surfactants are also widely used in various industrial processes, including the manufacture of paints, inks, adhesives and lubricants. Their versatile properties make them indispensable aids in surface technology by helping to improve the efficiency, quality and performance of products and processes.