Catanionics from Biosurfactants and Regular Surfactants: Miscibility and Structure

Janine Birnbach; Niki Baccile; Tanya Todorova; Andreas Bick; Xenophon Krokidis; Francois Ribot; Sylvain Prévost; Petra Pernot; Matthias Karg; Peter Schmiedel

doi:10.1039/d6sm00236f

January 1, 2026Soft Matter

Catanionics from Biosurfactants and Regular Surfactants: Miscibility and Structure

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This research aims to explore the properties and interactions of catanionics derived from biosurfactants and regular surfactants.
Analyzed mixtures of anionic and cationic surfactants for miscibility and surface tension
Used comparative assessments of individual surfactant components versus catanionic mixtures
Catanionic mixtures showed lower surface tension compared to individual surfactants
Observed enhanced miscibility in specific conditions leading to improved performance

Implication

Research demonstrates synergistic properties of catanionics from anionic and cationic surfactants, suggesting enhanced effectiveness in applications.

Abstract

Mixtures of anionic and cationic surfactants, often referred to as catanionics, can possess synergistic properties, e.g. lower surface tension compared to their individual components. However, they usually precipitate close to...

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Birnbach et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Catanionics from Biosurfactants and Regular Surfactants: Miscibility and Structure

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Catanionics from Biosurfactants and Regular Surfactants: Miscibility and Structure

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