Foam stability

被引:30
作者
Hédreul, C [1 ]
Frens, G [1 ]
机构
[1] Delft Univ Technol, Phys Chem Lab, NL-2628 BL Delft, Netherlands
关键词
foam stability; black film; fluctuations;
D O I
10.1016/S0927-7757(01)00489-7
中图分类号
O64 [物理化学(理论化学)、化学物理学];
学科分类号
070304 ; 081704 ;
摘要
The formation of the Newton Black Film (NBF) in single vertical soap films with varied electrolyte concentrations was studied. A 'slow' and a 'rapid' regime for NBF formation could be identified. These results were interpreted in terms of a modified Scheludko-Vrij model. In analogy with the DLVO theory fur coagulation kinetics, we consider the effect of the disjoining pressure on the spontaneous growth of thickness fluctuations in thin films. The repulsion between the film surfaces and the elasticity of the films have a damping effect on these fluctuations. The formation of the NBF by a spontaneously growing fluctuation explains why surfactants stabilise foams and can make them persistent. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.
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页码:73 / 82
页数:10
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