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Currently there is a lack of knowledge on how to scientifically and rapidly screen new detergent formulations. To address this, we employed the Quartz Crystal Microbalance with Dissipation technique which allows real-time acquisition of the cleaning process. Using an automated multichannel setup enabled rapid, simultaneous screening of eight formulations in regard to cleaning rate, soil…

KEYWORDS: Water uptake, fabric softener, terry towels, water absorbing properties; short-time contact method.   Abstract The application of fabric softener in the rinsing step is usually done for maintaining a soft hand in certain fabrics e.g. terry towels. Softener formulations can show a negative influence on the water absorbing properties. In this work, the water…

Stephanie Flores Zopf, Michael Manser US Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center, Natick, MA UNITED STATES Correspondence to: Stephanie Flores Zopf email:  stephanie.f.zopf.civ@mail.mil ABSTRACT Textile-based supercapacitors incorporated into military uniforms enable the autonomy of wearable, physiological sensors that can be safer and more comfortable for the Warfighter. Previously, researchers have incorporated supercapacitor electrode…

Article in Tenside Surfactants Detergents · May 2016 Angelika Schmitz, Farnaz Alborzi and Rainer Stamminger Washing machines sold for private households are increasing in capacity. The aim of this study was to assess how these higher capacities are utilised by consumers. A consumer survey was conducted in eleven European countries with more than 5,000 participants…

KEYWORDS: Chitosan, surfactant, emulsion, delivery, ethoxylated fatty acids. Abstract In this brief review, the behavior of chitosan in combination with oppositely charged anionic surfactants is examined. Chitosan is a biopolymer with unique properties which is increasingly attracting the interests from both academia and industry. The goal is to highlight the strengths and potentials of these…