Sustainable Detergents Systems

衣物和布料的洗涤是一个耗能和耗水的过程，所使用的化学品可能会对生态系统造成污染。通过设计含有一种以上表面活性剂的洗涤剂体系，协同作用，有可能(A)通过降低洗涤温度来降低能源消耗，(B)使用更少的水，(C)使用更少的洗涤剂。该项目旨在开发、表征和使用商业上可行的可持续洗涤技术，这种技术将使用更少的能源、更少的水和更少的化学品，从而减少洗涤对环境的负面影响。基于对表面活性剂、污垢和织物之间纳米级相互作用力的测量，将通过设计新型洗涤剂来提供创新。

The laundering of clothing and fabric is an energy intensive and water consuming process, and the chemicals used are potentially contaminative to the ecosystem. By designing detergent systems with more than one surfactant, acting synergistically, it is possible to (a) reduce energy consumption by lowering washing temperature, (b) use less water and (c) use smaller amounts of detergent. This project aims to develop, characterise and use commercially viable sustainable laundering technology, which will use less energy, less water and less chemicals, thus reducing the negative impact of washing on the environment. Innovation will be provided by designing novel detergents based on measurements of nanoscale interaction forces between surfactants, dirt, and the fabric.