detergente

thumb|Detergents A detergent is a product for cleaning that contains surfactants plus other components. Detergents comprise surfactants as main functional components to remove hydrophobic grease or dirt by dispersing them in water. They often further comprise water (to facilitate application), builders (to soften water), enzymes (for breaking down proteins, fats, or starches), and dyes or fragrances (to improve the user's sensory experience).

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A detergent is a cleaning product made primarily of surfactants—substances that work by breaking down and dispersing greasy dirt in water so it can be rinsed away. Beyond surfactants, detergents typically contain water for application, water-softening agents, enzymes to break down organic matter, and dyes or fragrances to improve how they look and smell.

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Research

75,289 papers

Detergent-compatible bacterial cellulases.ReviewJournal of basic microbiology · 2019Niyonzima FNDOI: 10.1002/jobm.201800436
Detergent-compatible fungal cellulases.ReviewFolia microbiologica · 2021Niyonzima FNDOI: 10.1007/s12223-020-00838-w
Detergent Chemistry Modulates the Transgression of Planetary Boundaries including Antimicrobial Resistance and Drug Discovery.ReviewAngewandte Chemie (International ed. in English) · 2024Seewald M, Nielinger L, Alker K et al.DOI: 10.1002/anie.202403833
Detergent-mediated protein aggregation.ReviewChemistry and physics of lipids · 2013Neale C, Ghanei H, Holyoake J et al.DOI: 10.1016/j.chemphyslip.2013.02.005
Detergent-compatible bacterial amylases.ReviewApplied biochemistry and biotechnology · 2014Niyonzima FN, More SSDOI: 10.1007/s12010-014-1144-3
Detergent-compatible proteases: microbial production, properties, and stain removal analysis.ReviewPreparative biochemistry & biotechnology · 2015Niyonzima FN, More SDOI: 10.1080/10826068.2014.907183
Detergent quantification in membrane protein samples and its application to crystallization experiments.ReviewAmino acids · 2013Prince CC, Jia ZDOI: 10.1007/s00726-013-1600-3
Detergent-Mediated Virus Inactivation in Biotechnological Matrices: More than Just CMC.International journal of molecular sciences · 2023Farcet JB, Karbiener M, Zelger L et al.DOI: 10.3390/ijms24097920

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Wikidata facts

Subclass of: cleaning product
Part of: hygiene
Has part: surfactant
Image: Diskflaskor.JPG
Has use: emulsifier

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topic's main category: Category:Cleaning products
Commons category: Detergents
has active ingredient: surfactant
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Article · Português

Detergente é um tensioativo ou mistura usado na remoção de sujeira. Os detergentes funcionam reduzindo a tensão superficial da água. Existem detergentes para diversos usos, como louça, lavanderia, pisos, tapetes, azulejos, janelas de automóveis, pele humana, etc. Em contextos domésticos, o termo detergente por si só refere-se especificamente a detergente para a roupa ou detergente para pratos, em oposição a sabonete para as mãos ou outros tipos de agentes de limpeza. Os detergentes geralmente estão disponíveis como pós ou soluções concentradas. Detergentes, como os sabonetes, funcionam porque são anfifílico parcialmente hidrofílicos (polares) e parcialmente hidrofóbicos (não polares). Sua natureza dupla facilita a mistura de compostos hidrofóbicos (como óleo e graxa) com água. Como o ar não é hidrofílico, os detergentes também são agentes espumantes em graus variados.

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