Synthesis and Performance of Potassium Monoester Maleate: A Multifunctional Surfactant for Hair Repair

    February 2026 in “ Journal of Surfactants and Detergents ”
    Fubing Liu, Yì Wáng, Yuan Li, K. W. Chang
    Studysummary In this study, researchers synthesized new surfactants with hair repair properties, finding that they effectively restored the hydrophobic barrier of damaged hair and improved combing ease compared to untreated hair, highlighting their potential in haircare products.
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