surfactant
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Contexto: "Preparation and characterization of microemulsions consisting of a plant-derived alkyl polyglycoside (APG) surfactant and the essential oil of Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) was studied."
Fonte: Vo, T.-V., Chou, Y.-Y., & Chen, B.-H. (2021). Preparation of microemulsion from an alkyl polyglycoside surfactant and tea tree oil. Molecules, 26(7), 1971.
Fonte: Vo, T.-V., Chou, Y.-Y., & Chen, B.-H. (2021). Preparation of microemulsion from an alkyl polyglycoside surfactant and tea tree oil. Molecules, 26(7), 1971.
Termo equivalente: tensoativo; surfactante
Definição: "a surfactant is a substance that reduces the surface tension between two phases, such as liquids or a liquid and a solid, enabling the formation of emulsions and dispersions."
Fonte: Rosen, M. J., & Kunjappu, J. T. (2012). Surfactants and Interfacial Phenomena. John Wiley & Sons.
Fonte: Rosen, M. J., & Kunjappu, J. T. (2012). Surfactants and Interfacial Phenomena. John Wiley & Sons.
Definição em português: "Substância que reduz a tensão superficial entre duas fases, como líquido-líquido ou líquido-sólido, permitindo a formação de emulsões e dispersões."