Surfactant Formulation Engineering using HLD and NAC

Capture the science behind modern surfactant design with Surfactant Formulation Engineering using HLD and NAC by Edgar Acosta, Jeffrey Harwell, and David A. Sabatini — a practical, authoritative guide for chemists, formulators, and engineers.

Begin with clear explanations of the HLD (hydrophilic-lipophilic difference) and NAC (net-average curvature) frameworks, then follow step-by-step methods that translate theory into repeatable formulation strategies. This book balances rigorous thermodynamic insight with hands-on workflows, phase diagrams, and predictive tools that accelerate development of microemulsions, detergents, personal-care Books, enhanced oil-recovery fluids, and industrial cleaners.

Readers will appreciate how complex phase behavior is demystified through real-world examples and quantitative approaches, making it easier to optimize surfactant blends, choose co-surfactants, and control emulsion stability across temperature and salinity ranges. Ideal for R&D teams, quality-control labs, and production scale-up, the text shows how to reduce trial-and-error, shorten development timelines, and cut material costs without sacrificing performance.

Perfectly suited for professionals across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and beyond, this title is a practical resource for anyone involved in formulation science and colloid chemistry. Whether you’re a researcher seeking a solid theoretical foundation or a formulator needing actionable guidance, this book delivers both clarity and utility.

Make smarter formulations, faster: add Surfactant Formulation Engineering using HLD and NAC to your reference library today and transform the way you design surfactant systems.

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