A Linear Diffusion Model of Adsorption Kinetics at Fluid/Fluid Interfaces

Abstract

The paper presents a new model for kinetically controlled adsorption at the fluid/fluid interface. The main purpose of the presented approach is to relate easy to estimate bulk surfactant concentration with Gibbs surface excess. Two adsorption isotherms are involved in the new model development: Frumkin and Szyszkowski isotherms. Additionally the Johannsen time profile of concentration in the adsorption layer is assumed and estimated in the model derivation. The proposed approach assumes the near interface, adsorptive layer which is described based on Fick's transient diffusion law. The solution to the model contains the estimation of effective diffusivities with adsorptive layer thickness as well. The experimental results of toluene/water + sodium dodecyl sulfate are presented and used for model verification.