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Wysocki M, Stachowiak W, Smolibowski M, Olejniczak A, Niemczak M, Shamshina JL. Rethinking the Esterquats: Synthesis, Stability, Ecotoxicity and Applications of Esterquats Incorporating Analogs of Betaine or Choline as the Cation in Their Structure. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:5761. [PMID: 38891947 PMCID: PMC11171562 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25115761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2024] [Revised: 05/18/2024] [Accepted: 05/23/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
Abstract
Esterquats constitute a unique group of quaternary ammonium salts (QASs) that contain an ester bond in the structure of the cation. Despite the numerous advantages of this class of compounds, only two mini-reviews discuss the subject of esterquats: the first one (2007) briefly summarizes their types, synthesis, and structural elements required for a beneficial environmental profile and only briefly covers their applications whereas the second one only reviews the stability of selected betaine-type esterquats in aqueous solutions. The rationale for writing this review is to critically reevaluate the relevant literature and provide others with a "state-of-the-art" snapshot of choline-type esterquats and betaine-type esterquats. Hence, the first part of this survey thoroughly summarizes the most important scientific reports demonstrating effective synthesis routes leading to the formation of both types of esterquats. In the second section, the susceptibility of esterquats to hydrolysis is explained, and the influence of various factors, such as the pH, the degree of salinity, or the temperature of the solution, was subjected to thorough analysis that includes quantitative components. The next two sections refer to various aspects associated with the ecotoxicity of esterquats. Consequently, their biodegradation and toxic effects on microorganisms are extensively analyzed as crucial factors that can affect their commercialization. Then, the reported applications of esterquats are briefly discussed, including the functionalization of macromolecules, such as cotton fabric as well as their successful utilization on a commercial scale. The last section demonstrates the most essential conclusions and reported drawbacks that allow us to elucidate future recommendations regarding the development of these promising chemicals.
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- Marcin Wysocki
- Chair and Department of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Rokietnicka 3, 60-806 Poznan, Poland;
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- Faculty of Chemical Technology, Poznan University of Technology, Berdychowo 4, 60-965 Poznan, Poland; (W.S.); (M.S.); (A.O.)
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- Faculty of Chemical Technology, Poznan University of Technology, Berdychowo 4, 60-965 Poznan, Poland; (W.S.); (M.S.); (A.O.)
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- Faculty of Chemical Technology, Poznan University of Technology, Berdychowo 4, 60-965 Poznan, Poland; (W.S.); (M.S.); (A.O.)
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- Faculty of Chemical Technology, Poznan University of Technology, Berdychowo 4, 60-965 Poznan, Poland; (W.S.); (M.S.); (A.O.)
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- Fiber and Biopolymer Research Institute, Department of Plant and Soil Science, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 79409, USA
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Man Z, Wu W. Study on the Synthesis, Surface Activity, and Self-Assembly Behavior of Anionic Non-Ionic Gemini Surfactants. Molecules 2024; 29:1725. [PMID: 38675545 PMCID: PMC11052042 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29081725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2023] [Revised: 03/20/2024] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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The use of surfactants in oil recovery can effectively improve crude oil recovery rate. Due to the enhanced salt and temperature resistance of surfactant molecules by non-ionic chain segments, anionic groups have good emulsifying stability. Currently, there are many studies on anionic non-ionic surfactants for oil recovery in China, but there is relatively little systematic research on introducing EOs into hydrophobic alkyl chains, especially on their self-assembly behavior. This article proposes a simple and effective synthesis method, using 3-aminopropane sulfonic acid, fatty alcohol polyoxyethylene ether, and epichlorohydrin as raw materials, to insert EO into hydrophobic alkyl chains and synthesize a series of new anionic non-ionic Gemini surfactants (CnEO-5, n = 8, 12, 16). The surface activity, thermodynamic properties, and self-assembly behavior of these surfactants were systematically studied through surface tension, conductivity, steady-state fluorescence probes, transmission electron microscopy, and molecular dynamics simulations. The surface tension test results show that CnEO-5 has high surface activity and is higher than traditional single chain surfactants and structurally similar anionic non-ionic Gemini surfactants. Additionally, thermodynamic parameters (e.g., ΔG°mic ΔH°mic ΔS°mic et al. indicate that CnEO-5 molecules are exothermic and spontaneous during the micellization process. DLS, p-values, and TEM results indicate that anionic non-ionic Gemini surfactants with shorter hydrophobic chains (such as C8EO-5) tend to form larger vesicles in aqueous solutions, which are formed in a tail to tail and staggered manner; Negative non-ionic Gemini surfactants with longer hydrophobic chains (such as C12EO-5, C16EO-5) tend to form small micelles. The test results indicate that CnEO-5 anionic non-ionic Gemini surfactants have certain application prospects in improving crude oil recovery.
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- Zhiqiang Man
- Key Laboratory of Enhanced Oil Recovery, Northeast Petroleum University, Ministry of Education, Daqing 163318, China
- No. 1 Oil Production Plant, PetroChina Daqing Oilfield Company, Daqing 163001, China
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- Key Laboratory of Enhanced Oil Recovery, Northeast Petroleum University, Ministry of Education, Daqing 163318, China
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Wojcieszak M, Syguda A, Karolak M, Pałkowski Ł, Materna K. Quaternary ammonium salts based on caprylic acid as antimicrobial and surface-active agents. RSC Adv 2023; 13:34782-34797. [PMID: 38035245 PMCID: PMC10685092 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra07127h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023] Open
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In this work, amidequats and esterquats based on caprylic acid were investigated as promising compounds with surface properties and biological activity that are in harmony with the principles of green chemistry. Herein, caprylic acid, which is an essential component of the above compounds, is a noteworthy natural resource. Structural analysis was performed with the amphiphilic cations of the tested amidequats and esterquats, revealing two distinct factors, i.e., the elongation of the alkyl chain and the presence of two different functional groups; these factors undoubtedly affect the desired biological activity. These compounds were synthesized and characterized in terms of their physicochemical properties, among which surface activity is pivotal. In addition, the surfaces of the tested compounds were investigated through a detailed topographical analysis. The obtained results suggested that the esterquats exhibited higher surface activity, wettability and foamability than the amidequats. Antimicrobial studies, on the other hand, are not as conclusive. For shorter chains, esterquats are more active than amidequats, while for longer chains (over C12), the trend was the opposite. The amidequats and esterquats presented in this research may be a potential good replacement for antimicrobial formulations or as alternatives to surface-active agents used in industry.
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- Marta Wojcieszak
- Poznan University of Technology, Faculty of Chemical Technology Berdychowo 4 60-965 Poznan Poland
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- Poznan University of Technology, Faculty of Chemical Technology Berdychowo 4 60-965 Poznan Poland
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Nicolaus Copernicus University Jurasza 2 85-089 Bydgoszcz Poland
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Nicolaus Copernicus University Jurasza 2 85-089 Bydgoszcz Poland
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- Poznan University of Technology, Faculty of Chemical Technology Berdychowo 4 60-965 Poznan Poland
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Gyani Devi Y, Koya Pulikkal A, Gurung J. Research Progress on the Synthesis of Different Types of Gemini Surfactants with a Functionalized Hydrophobic Moiety and Spacer. ChemistrySelect 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.202203485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/05/2022]
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- Yumnam Gyani Devi
- Department of Chemistry National Institute of Technology Mizoram, Chaltlang Aizawl 796012 India
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- Department of Chemistry National Institute of Technology Mizoram, Chaltlang Aizawl 796012 India
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- Department of Chemistry National Institute of Technology Mizoram, Chaltlang Aizawl 796012 India
- Department of Chemistry North Bengal St. Xavier's College, Rajganj 735134 West-Bengal India
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Froth flotation separation of lepidolite ore using a new Gemini surfactant as the flotation collector. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2021.119122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Xie Y, Yang T, Ma J, He X. Synthesis, surface activities and aggregation properties of asymmetric Gemini surfactants. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2021; 23:27460-27467. [PMID: 34870660 DOI: 10.1039/d1cp04216e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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A series of Gemini surfactants with an asymmetric structure (PKO 15-3(OH)-n; n = 12, 14 and 16) were synthesized through a simple two-step reaction consisting of a ring-opening reaction followed by a quaternization reaction. The surface tension measurements indicated that the surface activities of PKO 15-3(OH)-n were higher than those of traditional single-chain and symmetrical Gemini surfactants. The thermodynamic parameters obtained from electrical conductivity measurements showed that the micellization processes of PKO 15-3(OH)-n were spontaneous and entropy-driven. Transmission electron microscopy and dynamic light scattering measurements confirmed that PKO 15-3(OH)-n molecules with a higher asymmetric degree could form vesicles, in which surfactant molecules were interdigitated side-by-side in the vesicle membrane. The obtained results are not in accordance with those calculated from the critical packing theory, which can further complement the theory.
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- Yangchun Xie
- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, No. 500 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai 200241, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, No. 500 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai 200241, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, No. 500 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai 200241, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, No. 500 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai 200241, China.
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Mir AW, Shaheen A, Wani MR, Arif R. Synthesis, micellization and cytotoxic studies of ester‐functionalized imidazolium gemini surfactants. J SURFACTANTS DETERG 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/jsde.12566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Ab Waheed Mir
- Department of Chemistry Aligarh Muslim University Aligarh India
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- Department of Chemistry Aligarh Muslim University Aligarh India
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- Department of Chemistry Aligarh Muslim University Aligarh India
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Gaynanova G, Vasileva L, Kashapov R, Kuznetsova D, Kushnazarova R, Tyryshkina A, Vasilieva E, Petrov K, Zakharova L, Sinyashin O. Self-Assembling Drug Formulations with Tunable Permeability and Biodegradability. Molecules 2021; 26:6786. [PMID: 34833877 PMCID: PMC8624506 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26226786] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2021] [Revised: 11/07/2021] [Accepted: 11/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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This review focuses on key topics in the field of drug delivery related to the design of nanocarriers answering the biomedicine criteria, including biocompatibility, biodegradability, low toxicity, and the ability to overcome biological barriers. For these reasons, much attention is paid to the amphiphile-based carriers composed of natural building blocks, lipids, and their structural analogues and synthetic surfactants that are capable of self-assembly with the formation of a variety of supramolecular aggregates. The latter are dynamic structures that can be used as nanocontainers for hydrophobic drugs to increase their solubility and bioavailability. In this section, biodegradable cationic surfactants bearing cleavable fragments are discussed, with ester- and carbamate-containing analogs, as well as amino acid derivatives received special attention. Drug delivery through the biological barriers is a challenging task, which is highlighted by the example of transdermal method of drug administration. In this paper, nonionic surfactants are primarily discussed, including their application for the fabrication of nanocarriers, their surfactant-skin interactions, the mechanisms of modulating their permeability, and the factors controlling drug encapsulation, release, and targeted delivery. Different types of nanocarriers are covered, including niosomes, transfersomes, invasomes and chitosomes, with their morphological specificity, beneficial characteristics and limitations discussed.
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- Gulnara Gaynanova
- Arbuzov Institute of Organic and Physical Chemistry, FRC Kazan Scientific Center, Russian Academy of Sciences, Arbuzov Street 8, 420088 Kazan, Russia; (L.V.); (R.K.); (D.K.); (R.K.); (A.T.); (E.V.); (K.P.); (L.Z.); (O.S.)
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The inhibition performance of morpholinium derivatives on corrosion behavior of carbon steel in the acidized formation water: Theoretical, experimental and biocidal evaluations. J Mol Liq 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2021.117348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Oikonomou EK, Berret JF. Advanced Eco-Friendly Formulations of Guar Biopolymer-Based Textile Conditioners. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 14:5749. [PMID: 34640145 PMCID: PMC8510192 DOI: 10.3390/ma14195749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2021] [Revised: 09/23/2021] [Accepted: 09/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Fabric conditioners are household products used to impart softness and fragrance to textiles. They are colloidal dispersions of cationic double chain surfactants that self-assemble in vesicles. These surfactants are primarily derived from palm oil chemical modification. Reducing the content of these surfactants allows to obtain products with lower environmental impact. Such a reduction, without adverse effects on the characteristics of the softener and its performance, can be achieved by adding hydrophilic biopolymers. Here, we review the role of guar biopolymers modified with cationic or hydroxyl-propyl groups, on the physicochemical properties of the formulation. Electronic and optical microscopy, dynamic light scattering, X-ray scattering and rheology of vesicles dispersion in the absence and presence of guar biopolymers are analyzed. Finally, the deposition of the new formulation on cotton fabrics is examined through scanning electron microscopy and a new protocol based on fluorescent microscopy. With this methodology, it is possible to quantify the deposition of surfactants on cotton fibers. The results show that the approach followed here can facilitate the design of sustainable home-care products.
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- Evdokia K. Oikonomou
- Université de Paris, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), Matière et Systèmes Complexes, 75013 Paris, France;
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Novel cationic Gemini ester surfactant as an efficient and eco-friendly corrosion inhibitor for carbon steel in HCl solution. J Mol Liq 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2021.117174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Silicone incorporation into an esterquat based fabric softener in presence of guar polymers. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2021.126175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Rahimov RA, Ahmadova GA, Hashimzade SF, Imanov E, Khasiyev HG, Karimova NK, Zubkov FI. Surface and Biocidal Properties of Gemini Cationic Surfactants Based on Propoxylated 1,6‐Diaminohexane and Alkyl Bromides. J SURFACTANTS DETERG 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/jsde.12506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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- Ravan A. Rahimov
- Department of Chemical Engineering Baku Engineering University Hasan Aliyev Str. 120, Baku Absheron AZ 0101 Azerbaijan
- Institute of Petrochemical Processes of Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences Hojaly Ave. 30 Baku AZ 1025 Azerbaijan
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- Institute of Petrochemical Processes of Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences Hojaly Ave. 30 Baku AZ 1025 Azerbaijan
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- Institute of Petrochemical Processes of Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences Hojaly Ave. 30 Baku AZ 1025 Azerbaijan
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- Department of Chemistry and Biology Baku Engineering University Hasan Aliyev Str. 120, Baku Absheron AZ 0101 Azerbaijan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering Baku Engineering University Hasan Aliyev Str. 120, Baku Absheron AZ 0101 Azerbaijan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering Baku Engineering University Hasan Aliyev Str. 120, Baku Absheron AZ 0101 Azerbaijan
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- Organic Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University) 6 Miklukho‐Maklaya St. Moscow 117198 Russian Federation
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Shaheen A, Mir AW, Arif R, Bala R. Surface, Micellar, and Aggregation Behavior of Non‐cytotoxic Imidazolium Gemini Surfactants. J SURFACTANTS DETERG 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/jsde.12472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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- Arifa Shaheen
- Department of Chemistry Aligarh Muslim University Aligarh 202002 India
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- Department of Chemistry Aligarh Muslim University Aligarh 202002 India
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- Department of Chemistry Aligarh Muslim University Aligarh 202002 India
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- Department of Basic and Applied Sciences Punjabi University Patiala 147002 India
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Evaluation of a novel morpholine-typed Gemini surfactant as the collector for the reverse flotation separation of halite from carnallite ore. J Mol Liq 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2020.113506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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