Effects of chemical structure on the dynamic and static surface tensions of short-chain, multi-arm nonionic fluorosurfactants.

Highlights: [•] Synthesis of novel multi-arm, short chain nonionic fluorosurfactants is presented. [•] Static and dynamic surface tensions are characterized by ring and maximum bubble pressure tensiometry. [•] Fluorosurfactant chemical structure and dynamic and static properties are correlated. [•] Branched systems can be used to substitute long chain fluorosurfactants. [•] Saccharide-based surfactants highlight the importance of the hydrophilic block on the fluorosurfactant properties. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]