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Effect of Surfactants as Dispersing Agents on the Properties of Microemulsified Inkjet Inks for Polyester Fibers
Author(s) -
Kosolia Chrysavgi Th.,
Varka Evi Maria,
Tsatsaroni Eforia G.
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
journal of surfactants and detergents
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.349
H-Index - 48
eISSN - 1558-9293
pISSN - 1097-3958
DOI - 10.1007/s11743-010-1194-7
Subject(s) - pulmonary surfactant , surface tension , dispersant , chemistry , polyester , chemical engineering , viscosity , conductivity , inkwell , nanometre , polymer science , dispersion (optics) , composite material , organic chemistry , materials science , biochemistry , physics , quantum mechanics , optics , engineering
Abstract The preparation of microemulsified disperse inkjet inks was carried out and the effect of the surfactant used as dispersing agents on the properties of the inks was studied. The dispersing agents used were anionic conventional and non‐conventional surfactants and a gemini type surfactant. The properties studied were surface tension, pH, conductivity, viscosity and the particle size distribution. The use of the gemini type and the two non conventional surfactants even in submultiple amounts resulted in a significant increase in the ink stability.