Surfactant-Nanoparticle Systems: Fundamentals, Interactions, and Applications

The rapid advancement of surfactant chemistry and nanotechnology has fundamentally transformed modern formulation science. Surfactants, owing to their unique amphiphilic nature, play a crucial role in controlling interfacial phenomena, while nanoparticles offer size-dependent physicochemical properties that enable enhanced functionality across a wide range of applications.This book was conceived to provide a unified, comprehensive, and application-oriented treatment of surfactant nanoparticle hybrid systems, covering fundamentals, interactions, synthesis strategies, applications, safety, and future trends. The content bridges academic research and industrial practice, particularly in detergents, hand wash formulations, biomedical systems, and industrial technologies.This book is intended for graduate students, researchers, and industry professionals in chemistry, materials science, nanotechnology, and formulation engineering.