Table 1 The stability and foaming performance of a synthetic non-ionic gemini surfactant solution at 0.1% (w/v) in water.

From: Synthesis, surface activity, and corrosion inhibition capabilities of new non-ionic gemini surfactants

Gemini surfactants

Foam height (mL)

Foam stability

100%

Initial (v1)

5 min (v2)

GSC12

42

30

71.4%

GSC16

39

29

74.3%

GSC18

35

27

77.7%