Surfactants in Agrochemicals
Author | : TharwatF. Tadros |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 285 |
Release | : 2018-03-29 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781351412551 |
ISBN-13 | : 1351412558 |
Rating | : 4/5 (51 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: This work highlights the physical chemistry of surfactant solutions, detailing a fundamental method of selecting surfactants for agrochemical formulations and delineating how surfactants enhance the biological efficacy of agrochemicals. The unique properties of surfactants that have a major influence on the performance of an agrochemical are summarized.;The book is intended for physical, surface and colloid chemists; biochemists; microbiologists; agronomists; research and development personnel in the pesticide and fertilizer industries; and upper-level undergraduate and graduate students taking chemistry and chemical engineering courses.;College and university bookstores may order five or more copies at a special price which is available on request from Marcel Dekker Inc.