Abstract
AbstractBiobased surfactants were synthesized using poly(glycerol‐succinate) as the polar head group and variable acyl groups as hydrophobic tails. Acyl chain lengths ranged from 8 to 14 carbon atoms. The resulting oligomeric surfactants were characterized by quantitative 13C nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), acid values and size exclusion chromatography. Investigation of the physicochemical properties of the acyl poly(glycerol‐succinate) surfactants revealed their potential for use in a wide array of applications. The acyl poly(glycerol‐succinate) functional properties appeared to be particularly concentration‐dependent. This study highlights the relative impact of acyl chain length on the polymeric structure, physicochemical and functional behaviors, and biodegradability of the acyl poly(glycerol‐succinate) surfactants.
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