Application of Plant Surfactants as Cleaning Agents in Shampoo Formulations

    March 2023 in “ Processes
    Káren Gercyane Oliveira Bezerra, Hugo M. Meira, Bruno Oliveira de Veras, Thayza Christina Montenegro Stamford, Emanuel L. Fernandes, Attílio Converti, Raquel D. Rufino, Leonie Asfora Sarubbo
    The study evaluated plant surfactants from Chenopodium quinoa, Glycine max, and Malpighia emarginata for use in shampoo formulations, focusing on their stability, antioxidant capacity, toxicity, and cleaning potential. The surfactants were characterized using NMR, UV-Vis, and FTIR spectroscopy, showing stability across tested conditions. G. max and C. quinoa exhibited low to no toxicity, respectively. Seven shampoo formulations were developed, effectively reducing surface and interfacial tension, with cleaning performance comparable to or better than commercial shampoos, indicating their potential as eco-friendly alternatives.
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