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Tenside Surfactants Detergents

Editor-in-Chief: Britta Brands

Language: English

First published: January 1, 1966

Publication Frequency: 6 issues per year

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Tenside Surfactants Detergents offers the most recent results of research and development in all fields of surfactant chemistry, such as: synthesis, analysis, physicochemical properties, new types of surfactants, progress in production processes, application-related problems and environmental behavior. Since 1964 Tenside Surfactants Detergents offers strictly peer-reviewed, high-quality articles by renowned specialists around the world.
All articles are subject to thorough, independent peer review.
Tenside Surfactants Detergents is the organ of the German Chemical Society (GDCh e.V.), Division "Chemie des Waschens".

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Tenside Surfactants Detergents (TSD) publishes scientific manuscripts covering all aspects of chemistry, physics and application technology of surface-active substances (surfactants).

Audience: Scientists from industry, universities and research institutes who are actively involved in research work on all aspects of the chemistry, physics and application technology of surface-active substances (surfactants).

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Physical chemistry of surfactants and surfactant mixtures in solutions and at interfaces
Analytical chemistry and synthesis of surfactants
Development of surfactants with special properties
Production of surfactants from renewable/microbiological resources
Novel "Green" Surfactants/Biosurfactants
Foams, Gels, Emulsions, Microemulsions
Application of surfactants in cleaning and body-care products, in pharmaceutical dosage forms, in agrochemicals and enhanced oil recovery
Development of sustainable cleaning products and cleaning techniques
Cleaning product safety and toxicology
Hygiene requirements for cleaning and personal care products
Consumer behavior in household cleaning
Development of cleaning products performance test methods

Subjects

Surfactant Chemistry
Colloid and Interface chemistry
Surface Chemistry
Textile chemistry
Environmental Chemistry
Detergent and Cleaning Agent Production

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Original Research Papers, Review Articles, and Short Communications

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Butterfly-layered covalent organic polymers loaded with essential oils of Cyperus rotundus L.

January 21, 2026

Longfeng Wu, Shengnan Kong, Jie Fang, Xinyue Wei, Chuanrun Li, Huchuan Wang

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Cyperus rotundus L. essential oil (CEO) was loaded into covalent organic polymer materials (PdIs) and characterized using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Brunauer-Emmett-Teller theory (BET), and Thermogravimetric Analysis (TG). The main components of CEO were identified as cyperenone (13.43 %), cyperene (10.01 %), α -cyperone (5.83 %), caryophyllene oxide (3.15 %), Zierone (2.97 %), and Cyperene epoxide (2.07 %). The stability of PdIs/CEO was systematically investigated. The antioxidant activities of CEO and PdIs/CEO were evaluated based on their ability to scavenge DPPH and ABTS free radicals. A CCK-8 assay was employed to determine the concentrations of sample, and a lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced RAW264.7 cell model was established to assess their anti-inflammatory effects. Both CEO and PdIs/CEO exhibited strong antioxidant activity. They significantly inhibited the production of nitric oxide (NO), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α). At a concentration of 150 μg/mL, the maximum inhibition rates for TNF-α, and IL-6 reached 91.63 % and 96.23 %, respectively. This study demonstrates that PdIs/CEO has promising potential for applications in food, pharmaceutical, and related fields.
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Assessment of SDS-sulfathiazole interactions in glucose and urea medium at different temperatures: a conductometric study

January 22, 2026

Abhishek Srivastava, Neetu Srivastava, Ruchi Singh

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The present investigation employs a conductometric approach to investigate the influence of differing concentrations of the antibiotic drug sulfathiazole (STZ) and the additives glucose/urea on the micellization behavior of the anionic surfactant sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) in a slightly acidic environment (рН 5.0) across a range of temperatures. In contrast to SDS in pure water, the CMC (critical micellar concentration) values of SDS decreased in the presence of STZ, facilitating micellization. Urea increases the CMC of the SDS + STZ system, whereas glucose decreases it. Unlike urea, which destabilizes water structure and diminishes hydrophobic contacts, glucose modifies the water structure, decreases the dielectric constant, and alters the electrostatic repulsions among the charged SDS head groups, making it harder for SDS molecules’ hydrophobic tails to form micelles. Thermodynamic parameters (change in entropy of micellization, ΔS 0 m ; enthalpy of micellization, ΔH 0 m ; and Gibbs free energy of micellization, ΔG 0 m ) and physicochemical variables (CMC and counter ion dissociation, α ) have been used to characterise the interaction between SDS and STZ. The negative ΔG 0 m values reveal that the SDS + STZ mixture undergoes spontaneous micellization in both pure water and aqueous glucose/urea environments. The values of −ΔH 0 m and +ΔS 0 m for the SDS + STZ mixture indicate that both electrostatic and hydrophobic interactions play a crucial role in aggregation.
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Targeting P-glycoprotein-mediated drug resistance: in silico screening and in vitro evaluation of phytochemicals

January 29, 2026

Vijeth N. Bhat, Vinod L. Gaikwad

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Cancer remains one of the significant causes of mortality throughout the globe, with treatment often requiring prolonged therapy. Multidrug resistance, primarily mediated by P-glycoprotein (P-gp) transporters, poses a considerable challenge in the long-term treatment of cancer. To overcome this, P-gp inhibitors can be co-administered for improved drug accumulation and therapeutic efficacy. In the present study, a total of 37 phytochemicals were evaluated for their potential P-gp blocking activity using molecular docking and Molecular Mechanics/Generalized Born Surface Area analysis against the P-gp protein (PDB ID: 6FN1) and compared with Verapamil as a reference P-gp inhibitor. Among the screened compounds, Andrographolide demonstrated the most favourable binding interactions and was further subjected to molecular dynamics simulations, confirming its stable interaction with P-gp. Subsequent in vitro cell line studies revealed that Andrographolide, at effective inhibitory concentrations, did not exhibit inherent cytotoxicity but significantly enhanced the cell internalization and cytotoxicity of paclitaxel, a known P-gp substrate. This suggests that Andrographolide plays a role in reversing multidrug resistance through P-gp inhibition, rather than direct cell killing, for effective cancer therapy. These findings indicate that co-administration of phytochemicals, such as Andrographolide, may enhance cell internalization and the efficacy of anticancer drugs, thereby improving chemotherapy outcomes.
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A kinetic and mechanistic examination of micelle’s effect on the peroxydisulphate oxidation of [Co^II CYDTA]²⁻ catalyzed by Ag(I)

February 5, 2026

Abhishek Srivastava, Vinay Kumar Singh, Ikechukwu Ugbaga Nkole, Nitin Srivastava

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Oxidative processes involving aminocarboxylate complexes and oxy-anions are intriguing for understanding cellular oxygen transport in biological systems. The proposed research aims to examine the implications of anionic, cationic, and neutral surfactants on the Ag + catalyzed peroxydisulphate (S 2 O 8 2− ) oxidation of [Co II CYDTA] 2− (CYDTA = trans-cyclohexane-1,2 diamine N,N,N′,N′-tetra acetic acid). The kinetics of oxidation in both aquatic and SLS/TX-100/CTAB micellar media are assessed by measuring an increase in absorbance at 538 nm. The impacts of pH, [Ag + ], [S 2 O 8 2− ], [Co II CYDTA 2− ], ionic strength, [Surfactant], and temperature were investigated. The inclusion of supplementary cations and the reaction medium’s ionic strength does not influence the reaction rate, indicating that the reaction occurs through the formation of ion pairs. Anions increased catalysis, suggesting an outer sphere mechanism. The analysis of various concentrations revealed that the reaction under investigation exhibited a first-order dependence on [Co II CYDTA 2− ], [Ag + ], and [S 2 O 8 2− ]. The presence of CTAB micelles facilitated approximately 3.3-fold enhancement in the oxidation rate. TX-100 moderately facilitates the oxidation of [Co II CYDTA] 2− , whereas SLS, an anionic surfactant, diminishes the oxidation rate. As a catalyst, CTAB exhibits the best compatibility with Ag + metal salt. The proposed mechanistic approach is further supported by the computed activation parameters.
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The synergistic effects between organophilic montmorillonites and graphene in poly(vinyl alcohol) based nanocomposites reduce the intrinsic flammability of these materials

January 21, 2026

Zoulikha Khiati, Lahouari Mrah

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A new approach has been developed to improve the dispersion of reinforcements in order to optimize the properties of nanocomposite materials based on poly (vinyl alcohol) (PVA) matrices. The approach consists of combining epoxy-functionalized graphene with organophilic clay (Mt@HTAB). X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) reveal adequate dispersion of graphene sheets and clay layers throughout the PVA matrix. Various mixtures based on PVA (polyvinyl alcohol), montmorillonite modified with hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide (Mt@HTAB) and graphene were prepared using a solvent mixing process.The flammability properties of these materials were evaluated based on thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and cone calorimeter tests.The combination of graphene and Mt@HTAB increased thermal stability and reduced flammability (heat release rate (HRR), total heat release rate (THR), and ignition time (TTI)). The ternary mixture has a maximum heat release rate (PHRR) that is 53 % lower than that of pure PVA. The structure of the residues from the cone calorimeter tests was examined using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). This process revealed the presence of compact, dense carbon formed as a result of the combustion of binary and ternary nanocomposites.The ternary mixture has a maximum heat release rate (PHRR) that is 53 % lower than that of pure PVA. The structure of the residues from the cone calorimeter tests was examined using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). This process revealed the presence of compact, dense carbon formed as a result of the combustion of binary and ternary nanocomposites.
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Development of kinetic models for removing Congo red dye from an aqueous solution using natural clay composites

January 28, 2026

Zoulikha Khiati, Lahouari Mrah

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This study examined the adsorption potential of Montmorillonite, a natural clay, for the removal of Congo red dye. A continuous sorption technique was implemented to represent industrial conditions. The evolution of breakthrough curves was evaluated as a function of key process variables, including flow rate, adsorbent bed height, and initial adsorbent concentration. A device consisting of a fixed-bed glass column with an internal diameter of 1.5 cm and a height of 30 cm was used to perform various measurements. Different bed heights ranging from 5 cm to 20 cm, inlet flow rates from 1.6 mL min −1 to 8 mL min −1 , and inlet CR concentrations from 10 mg L −1 to 50 mg L  1 were tested. Increasing the bed depth resulted in a decrease in concentration and inlet flow rate, which increased the contact time required for depletion. The influence of the pH of the initial solution and the contact time on the adsorption process was evaluated in order to determine their impact. Based on the observations, the pseudo-second-order kinetic model seems to be the most appropriate for describing the adsorption of RC dyes over time.
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Synthesis and surface activity of two trisiloxane-based sulfonate surfactants

January 30, 2026

Cheng Liang, Yuqiao Cheng, Wenhui Zhao, Shuaishuai Zhang, Jia Wang

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In this work, sulfonate Gemini surfactant with two trisiloxane hydrophobic chains (2Si3SO3Na) and sulfonate surfactant with single trisiloxane hydrophobic chain (Si3SO3Na) were prepared. The structure of the surfactant was characterised by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, 1 H nuclear magnetic resonance and thermogravimetric analysis. Surface tension was used to study the thermodynamic parameters, such as the critical micelle concentration (CMC) and the corresponding surface tension at the CMC ( γ CMC ), of two trisiloxane surfactants. Additionally, surface tension measurements were employed to investigate the effects of temperature and inorganic salts on surface activity. The results showed that at 298 K, the CMC and γ CMC of 2Si3SO3Na were 0.24 μmol L −1 and 23.78 mN m −1 , respectively, significantly lower than those of Si3SO3Na. Dynamic Light Scattering tests indicated that the aggregate size of 2Si3SO3Na at CMC concentration was much larger than that of Si3SO3Na at its CMC concentration. Finally, wettability tests demonstrated that 2Si3SO3Na exhibited higher interfacial activity and wettability compared to Si3SO3Na.

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Editor-in-Chief

Dr. Britta Brands, Dr. Brill + Prof. Bockmühl GmbH, Institute for Applied Hygiene, Kleve, Germany, britta.brands@bb-appliedhygiene.com

Advisory Board

Prof. Dr. Zahid Amjad, Walsh University, USA
Prof. Dr. Dirk Bockmühl, Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences, Germany
Dr. Dieter Boeckh, BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany
Dr. Michael Dreja, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Germany
Prof. Dr. Guiherme A. Ferreira, Salvador, Federal University of Bahia, Brazil
Prof. Dr. Peter J. Hauser, North Carolina State University, USA
Prof. Dr. Stefan Iglauer, Edith Cowan University, Australia
Dr. Craig James, Cardiff University, UK
Prof. Dr. Véronique Nardello-Rataj, University of Lille, France
Dr. Willian M. Nelson, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, USA
Dr. Vijay Raghavan, SABIC Company, India
Prof. Dr. Reinhard Schomäcker, Technical University of Berlin, Germany
Dr. Francisco Ríos Ruiz, University of Granada, Spain
Prof. Dr. Jie Song, University of Michigan-Flint, USA
Prof. Dr. Rainer Stamminger, University of Bonn, Germany
Prof. Dr. Reinhard Strey, University of Cologne, Germany
Prof. Dr. Cosima Stubenrauch, University of Stuttgart, Germany

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First published:

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