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Synthesis and properties of biodegradable and chemically recyclable cationic surfactants containing carbonate linkages.

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Abstract

Novel biodegradable and chemically recyclable carbonate-type cationic surfactants consisting of a long chain alkyl group and a quaternary ammonium propyl group were designed and synthesized as a green surfactant. These carbonate-type cationics showed better surface activities in an aqueous solution when compared to the conventional cationics. Novel cationics containing both the carbonate linkage and n-dodecyl group showed strong antimicrobial properties, enzymatic degradabilities for chemical recycling and rapid biodegradabilities by activated sludge.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)493-499
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of oleo science
Volume56
Issue number9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2007

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Chemistry
  • General Chemical Engineering

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