Impact of adsorption layers on thin liquid films

The present review is focused on most recent studies, in which the interconnections of interfacial layer and foam film properties are innate for the performance of the respective systems and have been clarified to highest possible degree. These investigations cover fundamental issues as the initial onset of premicelles in single-surfactant solutions, explore intricate topics as the interplay of competitive and cooperative adsorption in surfactant and protein–surfactant mixtures and give hints for fine-tuning the design of various formulations to be applied in industrial applications.