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Seminar on Novel Surfactants as Small Molecule Gelation Agents

Join us for an enlightening online seminar hosted by CMC Research, scheduled for November 14, 2025. This event will delve into the exciting world of small molecule surfactants, emphasizing their innovative applications in gelation technology. We are honored to welcome Rie Kakehashi from the Osaka Industrial Technology Research Institute as our lead speaker.

Seminar Details

Theme: Development of Novel Surfactants as Low Molecular Weight Gelation Agents: Molecular Design Controlling Assembly Structure and Gel Properties
Date: November 14, 2025
Time: 13:30 - 15:30
Platform: Zoom (Presentation materials included)
* Fees:
- General: ¥29,700 (incl. tax)
- Newsletter subscribers: ¥26,400 (incl. tax)
- Academic: ¥17,600 (incl. tax)

What You'll Learn

Participants can expect to gain valuable insights into:

• - The fundamental characteristics of surfactants
• - Evaluation methods for surfactant solutions and gels
• - Structural observation techniques for molecular assemblies

Who Should Attend?

This seminar is ideal for professionals and academics interested in surfactants, low molecular gel technology, and colloid science. It aims to bridge the gap between theory and practical applications.

Seminar Highlights

The seminar will cover various topics, including:
1. Basic Properties of Surfactants
- Adsorption at interfaces
- Molecular assembly (aggregation) formation
2. Critical Packing Parameter Concept
- Relationship between surfactant molecular structure and assembly structure
3. Ongoing Research Examples
- Transition from general surfactants to thickening and gelling surfactants
- Correlation of surfactant chemical structure with assembly structure and gel properties
- Key chemical structures relevant to this field
4. Applications in Low Molecular Weight Oil Gelling Agents

About the Lecturer

Rie Kakehashi has an extensive background in the study of surfactants and gelation processes, having held various research roles at prestigious institutions including Kyushu University and the Osaka Industrial Research Institute. She is an esteemed member of the Japanese Chemical Society and serves on several editorial boards in her field.

How to Register

To participate, please register through CMC Research's seminar site. After registration, a viewing URL will be sent to you via email.

Additional Offerings

Besides this seminar, there are various upcoming webinars that may interest you, covering topics like energy-efficient industrial processes and advanced applications in material science. Please check our site for the full schedule and details.

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your understanding of surfactants in gelation processes. We look forward to your participation!