Characterisation, Modification and Mathematical Modelling of Sudsing

一个综合的研究计划描述了处理的特征，修改和肥皂泡的数学模型：研究将阐明基础科学的洗衣粉产品的基础。将测量含有共表面活性剂、聚合物和脂质土滴/颗粒的初级表面活性剂混合物的起泡性，并与泡沫膜的界面传输特性相关联。泡沫良好的配方将成为目标。在泡沬过程中形成的泡沫体的光学、排水和流变特性将被测量和表征。气泡比例模型将用于描述气泡的形状和稳定性。最后，根据平均泡沫特性（泡沫体积、平均气泡大小、平均液体含量），建立了连续统水平的泡沫数学模型。

An integrated research programme is described treating thecharacterisation, modification and mathematical modelling of sudsing:the research will elucidate the fundamental science underpinninglaundry detergent products. The foamability of a primary surfactantin admixture with co-surfactants, polymers and fatty soildrops/particles will be measured, and correlated with interfacialtransport properties of foam films. Formulations which foam well willbe targeted. Optical, drainage and rheological properties of the bulkfoams formed during sudsing will be measured and characterised.Bubble scale modelling will be used to describe bubble shapes andstability. Finally continuum level mathematical models of sudsing,described in terms of average foam properties (foam volume, averagebubble size, average liquid content), will be developed incorporatingthe key research findings.