Abstract
A mathematical model of time-dependent interfacial tension γ(t) is described which couples empirical relationships for concentration-dependent interfacial tension γ(Cs) with theoretical expressions for time-dependent surfactant surface concentration Cs(t). Method is illustrated with four different diffusion theories and a single γ(Cs) model. The applied γ(Cs) relationship was different from the Szyszkowski equation and used steady-state interfacial tension as a reference state. Resultant γ(t) formulations were in closed analytical form with a single adjustable kinetic parameter, simple to use in data-fitting applications or computational experiments. Utility was demonstrated by application to dynamic measurements of liquid-vapor interfacial tension for aqueous solutions of a nonionic detergent (Tween-80), three food proteins, and a system of polyvinyl alcohols. Concentration-dependence of fitted kinetic parameters provided adsorption kinetic constants. Distinct kinetic-control regimes were separated and quantified.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 228-236 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Journal of Colloid And Interface Science |
Volume | 133 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 1989 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Biomaterials
- Surfaces, Coatings and Films
- Colloid and Surface Chemistry