Demands on the surfactant chemistry grow stronger due to increased competition and the public discussion about environmental safety. Tenside Surfactants Detergents deals comprehensively with all aspects of the surfactant chemistry such as: Synthesis, Analysis, Physiochemical properties, New classes of surfacants, Progress in production processes, Application-related problems, Environmental behaviour. The scientific papers are published in English or German, the summaries and the table of contents appear in both languages.