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Abstract
The primary objective of this review is to consolidate our current understanding of the factors controlling the foamability of surfactant solutions under hydrodynamic conditions realized in various laboratory tests. In particular, two regimes of foam generation are considered: at low surfactant concentrations where the coalescence between the bubbles plays a crucial role, and a high surfactant concentration range where the hydrodynamic conditions are much more important for the final outcome of foaming. The review discusses the role of surfactant concentration, dynamic surface coverage, and surface forces acting between film surfaces for the foam generated in the surfactant-poor regime. Additionally, the interplay between the hydrodynamic conditions and the viscosity of the formed foams in the surfactant-rich regime is also discussed.
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Current Opinion in Colloid and Interface Science (COCIS) is an international journal that focuses on the molecular and nanoscopic aspects of colloidal systems and interfaces in various scientific and technological fields. These include materials science, biologically-relevant systems, energy and environmental technologies, and industrial applications.
Unlike primary journals, COCIS primarily serves as a guide for researchers, helping them navigate through the vast landscape of recently published literature. It critically analyzes the state of the art, identifies bottlenecks and unsolved issues, and proposes future developments.
Moreover, COCIS emphasizes certain areas and papers that are considered particularly interesting and significant by the Editors and Section Editors. Its goal is to provide valuable insights and updates to the research community in these specialized areas.
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